Nova Scotia’s opposition New Democrats have tabled legislation to declare domestic violence an epidemic in the province. Leader Claudia Chender…
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Several civil society organizations, including women’s advocates, are calling on the Liberal government to swiftly flesh out firearm legislation passed…
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Politics Michelle Ferreri has written a letter to fellow MPs on the House of Commons status of women committee requesting…
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With a new school year weeks away, the union representing school support workers is demanding the province do more to protect its…
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Global Affairs on Saturday urged Canadians to avoid all travel to Israel due to “the ongoing regional armed conflict and…
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The mother of a witness who stormed out of a House of Commons committee in tears berated Liberal, New Democrat and…
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Dozens of emails expressing outrage, disgust and disappointment poured into the inboxes of Nova Scotia’s premier and justice minister after…
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WARNING: This story contains discussion of intimate partner violence. A 17-year-old girl has died in hospital two days after she was…
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More financial support for housing is coming for people in Nova Scotia who are escaping gender-based violence. According to a…
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