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CBC Investigates
The controversial anti-abortion pregnancy group in the heart of a N.S. university
For four years, Acadia Pregnancy Support has been operating in the students union building of Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. But how it advertises itself and the medical information it provides is under scrutiny.
New street in Montreal to be named after Viola Desmond
Wanda Robson is "excited and proud" that Montreal is honouring her late sister, Viola Desmond, by naming a new street after her.
Digby Neck fishermen urge DFO to start much-needed wharf repairs
Wharves in the three harbours may look sound but there are serious structural problems that could have dangerous consequences, says a committee formed to lobby for repairs.
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Why one group says Nova Scotia needs a minimum guaranteed income system
Basic Income Nova Scotia is urging provincial political parties to commit during the election campaign to launching a feasibility study on implementing a minimum guaranteed income system in the province.
Nova Scotia land-based fish farm gets $1M federal investment
Sustainable Blue Fish Farming Ltd. in Centre Burlington has spent 10 years developing what it calls a "zero discharge" closed-containment system to raise Atlantic salmon.
Controversial show 13 Reasons Why resonates with psychologist's teen clients
Halifax-area child psychologist Kiran Pure says scores of her teenage clients have watched the show and tell her it has relevance for them, though other mental health advocates have concerns.
'Stop playing the racism card,' Shelburne councillor tells black resident
Rick Davis has stoked controversy with Facebook comments he made after a black resident raised concerns about environmental racism and the location of the area’s landfill.
PTSD is a reality for sexual assault victims, says women's advocate
The executive director of Halifax's Avalon Sexual Assault Centre says she's not surprised that research has found women who suffer trauma are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than men.
After spending $1M, Kings County scraps plans for new office
Kings County council has voted to scrap a controversial plan to construct a new building to house municipal staff and council offices in Coldbrook, N.S.
Neglect, corruption and the history behind Halifax's deadliest fire
A new book delves into the shady history behind Halifax's most deadly fire that killed 30 of its most vulnerable citizens.