18 stories tagged #Nova Scotia

  1. Sexual Assault Case Against Missing Children's Stepfather Adjourned for Evidence Review
    world

    Sexual Assault Case Against Missing Children's Stepfather Adjourned for Evidence Review

    Daniel Martell, stepfather of missing Nova Scotia children Lilly and Jack Sullivan, faces sexual assault charges. The case was adjourned to review new evidence provided by police.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  2. Nova Scotia Experts React to U.S. Social Media Liability Ruling
    tech

    Nova Scotia Experts React to U.S. Social Media Liability Ruling

    A California jury holds Meta and YouTube liable for harm to children, prompting calls for legislative action in Canada.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Bridgewater Teen Faces Court Over Alleged School Attack Plot
    world

    Bridgewater Teen Faces Court Over Alleged School Attack Plot

    A 15-year-old from Bridgewater, N.S., appears in court following threats against schools in Nova Scotia and Manitoba.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Nova Scotia Cybersecurity Official Blackmailed in Bitcoin Extortion Plot
    tech

    Nova Scotia Cybersecurity Official Blackmailed in Bitcoin Extortion Plot

    RCMP confirm hacker demanded bitcoin from Nova Scotia cybersecurity ministerial assistant Rick Burns after email breach. Personal photos released when family refused payment. Premier condemns attack on democracy.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Canadian Functional Health Declines Sharply Since 2015, Especially Among Young Adults
    health

    Canadian Functional Health Declines Sharply Since 2015, Especially Among Young Adults

    Statistics Canada reports steep drops in functional health nationwide, with emotional well-being and pain levels driving the decline-particularly among adults under 35.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Canadian Patient Waits 12 Hours in ER, Says 'I'd Rather Pay'
    health

    Canadian Patient Waits 12 Hours in ER, Says 'I'd Rather Pay'

    Nova Scotia resident Amanda Gushue spent 12 hours in a Canadian ER. Amidst rising wait times and staffing shortages, she expresses preference for paid care.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  7. Nova Scotia Family Blames Health System After Stillbirth
    health

    Nova Scotia Family Blames Health System After Stillbirth

    A Nova Scotia family recounts a tragic stillbirth, citing system failures and lost referrals within the IWK Health Centre's new digital system.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  8. Nova Scotia Hockey Game Halted Over Hate-Motivated Remark
    world

    Nova Scotia Hockey Game Halted Over Hate-Motivated Remark

    A youth hockey game in Nova Scotia was stopped when a referee responded to a 'hate-motivated' comment from a spectator. An arrest has been made.

    3mo ago 1 min read