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N.S. women with chronic illnesses say court decision, premier's promise could change lives
Following a groundbreaking court decision about out-of-province care and an about-face from Nova Scotia's premier, two women are still processing how their lives — and potentially thousands of others — could soon change for the better.
N.S. chose a national grocery giant for its $6M buy local program. Reaction has been mixed
Following the Houston government’s decision to give Sobeys a $950,000 contract for its partnership with Nova Scotia Loyal, local producers and retailers weigh in on the fallout.
No tomatoes, no canned meat: What it's really like inside this small-town food bank
Last year, Pictou County Food Bank East served 17,688 people in a county of 43,000 people.
'Aggressive' water company appeals N.S. government's decision to cancel permit
Atlantic Environmental Systems is appealing the province’s decision to revoke its direct seller’s permit. The Dartmouth company received unfavourable attention from consumers across Nova Scotia earlier this year, after many homeowners and their families alleged the company tricked them into paying thousands of dollars for water filtration systems.
A Halifax woman has spent years fighting for out-of-province care. Now she's ready to end her life
Jennifer Brady of Halifax has applied for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) following years of trying to access care not available in Nova Scotia. Her case has several doctors fighting on her behalf, but the province has refused to help by denying her requests and fighting her in court.
This 13-year-old boy nearly died from a brain infection. But his mom kept pushing for care
The mother of Paxton Clarke, 13, is seeking an apology from Nova Scotia Health and the Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Jennifer Weatherbie says her son was sent home by two doctors in Truro, N.S., only to end up in emergency brain surgery at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax.
N.S. restaurants struggling to stay open amid rising food and operating costs
Nova Scotia's restaurant industry is still feeling the challenges of a post-pandemic climate. Nearly half are still operating at a loss or just breaking even, according to the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia. This is largely due to an increase in expenses — not just food costs, but also utilities, insurance and equipment.
N.S. firefighter's family pushes for school to close following death
The family of a firefighter who died following a routine training procedure five years ago is demanding to know why the Nova Scotia Firefighters School remains open, in spite of 22 “high-risk activities."
Think your grocery bill is high? Try eating gluten-free
Families living with celiac disease struggle to pay for gluten-free food, which is up to five times more expensive than food with gluten.
N.S. customers paid thousands for windows that were never installed. Now, there's hope
A long-standing Maritime windows and doors company went into receivership in February, closing all six locations. Some customers who paid thousands for work that was never done assumed their money was gone, but now a new company is promising to honour all deposits in full.