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Nova Scotia

How police handle intimate-partner violence in Nova Scotia

The deaths of six women killed by their partners in recent months in Nova Scotia have prompted law enforcement officials…

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Nova Scotia

Annapolis Valley survey shows 81% of participants know a victim of gender-based violence

Gender-based violence continues to be a pervasive issue in communities across Nova Scotia, with a recent survey revealing that more…

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Nova Scotia

Housing remains ‘biggest issue’ for women fleeing domestic violence, say front-line groups

The demand for shelters for women fleeing domestic violence in Sydney, N.S., is at an all-time high, with Jodi McDavid,…

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Canada

Advocate calls for action after Sask. releases review of intimate partner violence deaths

An expert in Saskatchewan is urging action following the release of the province’s second-ever review on intimate partner violence (IPV)…

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Nova Scotia

Housing remains ‘biggest issue’ for women fleeing domestic violence, say front-line organizations

The demand for safe housing for women fleeing domestic violence in Sydney, N.S., is on the rise, with shelters consistently…

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Halifax

Every woman killed since Brad Johns said domestic violence wasn’t an epidemic in Nova Scotia

community member who was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She had a passion for…

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Nova Scotia

A committee is reviewing domestic killings in Nova Scotia. Will it help curb the violence?

Amid a surge in intimate partner violence in Nova Scotia, a committee has been diligently working on investigating domestic killings…

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Nova Scotia

‘It’s gotten worse’: gender-based violence on the rise in Nova Scotia

It has been almost 20 years since the tragic murder of Paula Gallant, a beloved 36-year-old mother and Grade 3…

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Halifax

It’s time for gender-based violence campaigns to target men

On January 9, the provincial government of Nova Scotia announced a new public awareness advertising campaign to combat gender-based violence.…

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World

Gang violence in Haiti at record levels amid criticisms US has no ‘clear strategy’

Gangs in Haiti have been responsible for the deaths of at least 5,600 people last year, as per a recent…

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