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'We're rising up,' says Mi'kmaw leader as RCMP raid cannabis storefronts
As the Nova Scotia RCMP seized cannabis during inspections at five cannabis storefronts on Tuesday, some Mi'kmaw leaders say the raids violate their treaty rights.

#police #raid #cannabis #NovaScotia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/we-re-rising-up-says-mi-kmaw-leader-as-rcmp-raids-cannabis-storefronts-9.7113297?cmp=rss

Some schools in Nova Scotia closed, delayed opening amid messy storm
Some schools are closed or delaying opening today as a messy storm makes it way across Nova Scotia.
#weather #school #NovaScotia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/some-schools-in-nova-scotia-closed-delayed-opening-amid-messy-storm-9.7113821?cmp=rss

Grade 9 student attacked by masked intruders at Nova Scotia high school
A family is speaking out after two masked intruders entered a Halifax-area high school and violently attacked a Grade 9 student, prompting concerns about school safety and security.
#schoolsafety #security #NovaScotia #Halifaxarea
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/grade-9-student-attacked-by-masked-intruders-nova-scotia-high-school-9.7108973?cmp=rss

Opposition leaders renew call to ban NDAs in cases of sexualized violence
Opposition leaders say there is no reason for the provincial government's inaction on banning the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of sexualized violence, abuse and harassment.
#NDAs #sexualizedviolence #governmentinaction
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/non-disclosure-agreements-legislation-scott-armstong-iain-rankin-claudia-chender-9.7113446?cmp=rss

N.S. bill cloaks identity of children who die in care from public
A new bill before the Nova Scotia Legislature is making changes to the way publication bans guard the identity of a child in the care of the province — keeping them in place even if that child dies.
#legislation #childwelfare #NovaScotia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/ns-bill-identity-children-in-care-9.7112810?cmp=rss

More than $17M in municipal infrastructure grants cut for N.S. budget
The new provincial budget contains less direct money for municipalities across Nova Scotia, as grant cuts across various sectors also have community groups turning to their local governments for help.

#budget #funding #government #NovaScotia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/more-than-17m-in-municipal-infrastructure-grants-cut-for-n-s-budget-9.7113470?cmp=rss

Mi'kmaw groups oppose cuts to programs
Hundreds of people from the Mi'kmaw community and their supporters gathered at Province House on Tuesday, calling on the Houston government to reverse cuts impacting Indigenous programs. The CBC's Giuliana Grillo has the story.
#protests #governmentcuts #Indigenousprograms #ProvinceHouse
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7113314?cmp=rss

N.S. municipalities grapple with provincial budget cuts
Municipalities are still figuring out what last week's budget means for them. The millions in grant cuts mean affected community groups are now turning to local governments for more help. The CBC's Haley Ryan has the story.
#budget #cuts #government #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7113264?cmp=rss

N.S. government increases budget for community housing programs
Programs directed at affordable housing owned by non-profit groups are getting a boost of nearly $37 million this year — 80 per cent more than was budgeted for those programs last year.

#housing #budget #community
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/government-budget-increase-community-housing-programs-9.7113147?cmp=rss

Disruptive snow on the way to Nova Scotia
An incoming system will bring snow Tuesday night into Wednesday with some rain.
#weather #NovaScotia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/disruptive-snow-on-the-way-to-nova-scotia-9.7112904?cmp=rss

Gas prices expected to change overnight in Nova Scotia
Effective at midnight, the Nova Scotia Energy Board said the price of all grades of gasoline, as well as diesel oil, will be adjusted. The board said this change is necessary due to significant shifts in the market price amid conflict in the Middle East.
#GasPrices #MarketChanges #Conflict #NovaScotia #MiddleEast
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/gas-prices-expected-to-change-overnight-in-nova-scotia-9.7112951?cmp=rss

Police investigating after student attacked with scissors at Halifax school
A junior high student has been arrested after allegedly attacking another student with a pair of scissors at a Halifax school on Tuesday, Halifax Regional Police say.
#crime #school #Halifax
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/police-investigating-scissors-attack-at-halifax-school-9.7112999?cmp=rss

Cape Bretoner marks 50 years on the airwaves
Phil Thompson has been heard over the radio for half a century. His passion for radio is matched only by his love for Cape Breton.
#radio #anniversary #CapeBreton
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7112943?cmp=rss

Fall River athlete to represent Nova Scotia at 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Emma Archibald, 22, is Nova Scotia's only athlete heading to Italy for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. She will also be the first Nova Scotian to compete in Para nordic cross-country skiing at the Games.
#Sports #Paralympics #NovaScotia #Italy #MilanoCortina
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/emma-archibald-nova-scotia-paralympic-skier-9.7112420?cmp=rss

Downtown Bridgewater drop-in centre closing after community complaints
A Bridgewater drop-in centre for people in need of support is shutting down after being unable to address concerns over an increase in crime, loitering and drug use in the area, the town's mayor says.
#crime #loitering #druguse #communitycomplaints #Bridgewater
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cedar-place-closing-bridgewater-john-howard-society-9.7112491?cmp=rss

Scammer who targeted N.S. seniors gets 15 months of house arrest
Omar Zanfi, 28, was sentenced for fraud in so-called grandparent scam operating in the Halifax area in 2022.
#crime #fraud #sentencing #Halifax
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/grandparent-scam-seniors-house-arrest-omar-zanfi-9.7112603?cmp=rss

Liverpool dementia program shutting down in wake of N.S. budget cuts
An adult day program in Liverpool that provides care for seniors with dementia and frailty is shutting in May after losing all of its funding in the recent provincial budget. Doctors and advocacy groups are voicing concern that the loss of social supports will lead to...
#budgetcuts #healthcare #seniors #Liverpool #NS
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/liverpool-seniors-group-closed-after-budget-cuts-9.7111852?cmp=rss

Historians want N.S. legislature to call timeout on Birthplace of Hockey Act
Several hockey historians are calling offsides on proposed legislation from the Nova Scotia government that would declare Windsor the birthplace of the game.
#politics #history #sports #NovaScotia #Windsor
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/hockey-birthplace-history-mikmaq-dartmouth-windsor-9.7112383?cmp=rss

N.S. government MLAs say grant cuts necessary to protect 'core' services
Government MLAs are acknowledging that cuts in their latest budget are difficult for the people impacted but say it was a necessary step to preserve core services.
#budget #cuts #services
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/budget-government-cuts-grants-9.7112168?cmp=rss

N.S. farmers hope snowy winter will mitigate effects of drought
Most of the province has seen normal or above-average snowfall this winter, but there are a few factors that will determine how that affects the water table.
#weather #farming #NS
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/n-s-farmers-hope-snowy-winter-will-mitigate-effects-of-drought-9.7110849?cmp=rss