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Search for 2 missing N.S. children to continue overnight, RCMP say

May 5 , 2025 at 12:07:10 p.m. ADT • :

A councillor in the region of rural Nova Scotia where two children have gone missing says the last four days have been 'incredibly tough' on the entire community, as searchers continued to scour wooded areas where the children were last seen.

She was at high risk of being killed by her ex. It still took 6 months to get dedicated housing support

May 5 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

A woman who survived multiple attacks by her ex says when she tried to access financial support to leave her home, she was repeatedly denied the province's housing benefit for survivors of gender-based violence due to program policies.

Halifax Water seeking rate hike to deal with growing budget deficit

May 5 , 2025 at 04:00:22 p.m. ADT • :

Halifax Water is asking the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board to approve rate increases for the next two fiscal years to make up for what it's calling a "significant budget deficit."

Nova Scotia Guard deployed for 1st time to support search for missing children

May 5 , 2025 at 06:24:52 p.m. ADT • :

Nova Scotia Guard volunteers have been working in shifts to help with food distribution, overnight protection of equipment, parking, and directions for first responders.

Academic leaders condemn Nova Scotia bill as threat to university autonomy

May 5 , 2025 at 12:00:00 p.m. ADT • :

New legislation affecting post-secondary institutions in Nova Scotia drew the ire of members of the Canadian Association of University Teachers at a meeting this weekend in Ottawa.