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Nova Scotia

Barriers removed from Dartmouth Cove trail, company says

The company behind a proposed infilling project at Dartmouth Cove says it has removed barriers it had installed on Wednesday along…

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Nova Scotia

Province amending Halifax’s charter to ‘remove barriers’ to housing development, minister says

The Nova Scotia government says it’s making amendments to Halifax Regional Municipality’s charter in an effort to further speed up…

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Tech

Chilcotin landslide presents new barriers for struggling salmon

An expert on British Columbia’s salmon populations says the massive landslide that blocked off part of Canada’s largest sockeye salmon run has created…

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Nova Scotia

This high school principal is breaking down barriers for racialized students

As the Nova Scotia government works to remove systemic barriers in the education system for Black and Indigenous students, one school…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax finally has another 2SLGBTQ+ bar. It’s named after one that broke barriers

Rumours, a new queer nightclub in Halifax, is celebrating its grand opening — nearly three decades after the iconic bar…

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Entertainment

Pageant queen, makeup artist breaking barriers as Indigenous women in beauty industry

Ashley Callingbull is a woman of many faces. She’s an actress, model and pageant winner, will soon be an author and…

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Health

Many disabled and pregnant Ontarians face barriers to accessible care, report finds

One in eight pregnant people in Ontario has a disability, but many face barriers to accessible care and disrespect from…

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Health

Health Canada eases barriers for sperm and egg donors

Updated screening rules for sperm and egg donors came into force on Wednesday that remove a ban that restricted gay…

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Health

Clark’s Harbour clinic addresses barriers, stigma to accessing addictions and mental health help

Rex Stoddard knew his community needed something. Ever since a doctor who provided part-time service to Clark’s Harbour retired about…

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Sports

Breaking barriers: Jen Pawol poised to become 1st woman umpire in MLB history

After nearly a decade climbing through the minor leagues, Jen Pawol is poised to break the umpiring gender barrier. “I’ve…

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