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Number of surgeries being completed on the rise, Nova Scotia Health official says

August 12 , 2024 at 03:20:22 p.m. ADT • :

New figures posted on the provincial government's health data accountability website suggests surgeons are completing roughly the same number of surgeries as 2019 pre-pandemic levels, but the woman in charge of improving wait times says the number should actually be higher.

N.S. non-profits receive $6.7M for veteran housing projects

August 12 , 2024 at 06:23:51 p.m. ADT • :

The federal government announced $6.7 million Monday for two non-profits that work to address housing insecurity and homelessness among veterans in Nova Scotia.

3 dead in Pictou County collision

August 12 , 2024 at 03:45:07 p.m. ADT • :

Pictou County RCMP say three people are dead following a collision on Highway 106 at Mount William near New Glasgow.

Journalism professor warns of cuts to come at Saltwire newspapers after Postmedia purchase

August 12 , 2024 at 01:10:01 p.m. ADT • :

Journalism associate professor Margot Susca is warning that cuts will follow Postmedia's acquisition of SaltWire Network, and a Conception Bay South publisher is worried he'll lose the use of the St. John's Telegram printing press.

Bell Aliant changeover to fibre optics worrying for some N.S. customers

August 12 , 2024 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Bell Aliant's move to replace outdated copper wiring with fibre optic cable has some customers in Nova Scotia concerned they may be left without telephone service during a power outage.

August 12 , 2024 at 10:20:43 a.m. ADT • :

Tiny train at IWK back on track — and delighting patients

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August 8 , 2024 at 06:45:56 p.m. ADT • :

N.S. government orders 3,500 employees back to the office

August 8 , 2024 at 07:00:01 p.m. ADT • :

Atlantic Superstores hoping to 'educate' customers with new branding

August 9 , 2024 at 04:14:48 p.m. ADT • :

Pedestrian dies after being struck by RV in Cape Breton

August 10 , 2024 at 05:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Canada was 'highly confident' it heard man-made noises during search for Titan submersible, documents show

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