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Power to call for parliamentary pause 'not absolute,' challengers tell Federal Court

Power to call for parliamentary pause 'not absolute,' challengers tell Federal Court

OTTAWA — Two Nova Scotia men are asking the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must be a "reasonable justification" for hitting the pause button.
Mental health care for rural Black people in N.S. lacking, year after Desmond report

Mental health care for rural Black people in N.S. lacking, year after Desmond report

HALIFAX — A lack of mental health care tailored to rural Black Nova Scotians is one of several problems yet to be properly addressed by the province, more than one year after an inquiry report into the Lionel Desmond tragedy recommended reforms.
Massive winter storm prompts weather warnings across several provinces

Massive winter storm prompts weather warnings across several provinces

HALIFAX — Environment Canada issued a flurry of weather warnings Wednesday as a huge winter storm was forecast to descend across parts of Ontario and Quebec and quickly spread to Atlantic Canada.
Nova Scotia NDP wants 'robust' legislature session to deal with budget, tariff threat

Nova Scotia NDP wants 'robust' legislature session to deal with budget, tariff threat

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's NDP leader is cautioning the government against rushing through the upcoming sitting of the legislature as the province’s economy faces economic threats from the United States.
N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s auditor general is vowing to continue her fight to get more accountability for billions of dollars in government spending that isn’t approved by the provincial legislature.
Folk artist Maud Lewis's husband's artwork, including fake signature, draws $5,500

Folk artist Maud Lewis's husband's artwork, including fake signature, draws $5,500

HALIFAX — An art dealer says a painting by the husband of renowned folk artist Maud Lewis sold Sunday for $5,500, with part of its attraction being that he falsely signed his wife's name to his work.
Company owner identifies two N.S. fishermen who died after boat capsized off coast

Company owner identifies two N.S. fishermen who died after boat capsized off coast

HALIFAX — The captain who died when a fishing boat capsized off the coast of eastern Nova Scotia on Thursday was an experienced fisherman who was returning to harbour with a full catch on board, says the vessel's owner.
Two fishermen dead after boat capsizes off Nova Scotia, two survivors rescued

Two fishermen dead after boat capsizes off Nova Scotia, two survivors rescued

HALIFAX — Two fishermen who were pulled from the North Atlantic after a vessel capsized off Halifax have died, while two other crew members rescued have been released from hospital.
Nova Scotia woman facing more than 150 fraud-related charges

Nova Scotia woman facing more than 150 fraud-related charges

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman facing more than 150 fraud-related charges appeared in provincial court on Friday for a bail hearing.
Packaged goods entrepreneurs network to 'rise up' and face U.S. protectionism

Packaged goods entrepreneurs network to 'rise up' and face U.S. protectionism

HALIFAX — Vancouver businesswoman Karen Danudjaja put out a casual social media call on Monday for a “roundtable” on how entrepreneurs could survive the potential hit of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs.