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Former N.S. swim instructor arrested, facing 66 sex-related charges
New ReviewA former swim instructor at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre in Waterville, N.S., has been arrested and is facing dozens of sex-related charges. Donald Douglas Williams, 75, worked at the facility from 1988 to 2017.
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How a N.S. woman fought and won her lymphedema surgery battle
New ReviewAfter a six year fight for her life, a Nova Scotia woman was finally able to get out-of-province lymphedema surgery. For The National, CBC’s Angela MacIvor follows Jennifer Brady’s journey from living with chronic pain to finding new...
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N.S. RCMP charge ex-swim instructor with dozens of sexual assaults at youth correctional centre
New ReviewNova Scotia RCMP say a Dartmouth man is facing 66 sex-related charges involving at least 30 alleged victims, following a four-year investigation into allegations of dozens of sexual assaults at a provincial youth correctional facility...
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Ex-swim instructor at youth corrections centre facing 66 sex-related charges
New ReviewA former swim instructor is facing dozens of charges related to alleged sex crimes against 30 youths at a Nova Scotia corrections facility between 1989 and 2015, RCMP say.
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Remote island firefighters, volunteers brace for wildfire threat
New ReviewResidents of Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy are on edge about wildfires and record drought. With limited water and delayed outside help, firefighters and volunteers are doing whatever they can to protect their remote New...
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Houston government releases plan for Wind West project
New ReviewAs Taryn Grant reports, the proposal is now on a shortlist for possible help from Ottawa.
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Long Lake wildfire in N.S. now held, prompting some evacuation lifts
New ReviewMore evacuees will be returning home in parts of Nova Scotia after the Long Lake wildfire was said to be held by officials. Although the fire is still burning in West Dalhousie, it’s no longer considered to be out of control and it’s not...
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Wildfire, drought may be taking toll on N.S. ticks
New ReviewNicolette Faraone, an associate professor with the chemistry department at Acadia University, explains why ticks don't like hot and dry conditions. Watch her interview with Amy Smith.
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Opposition accuses Nova Scotia government of ducking scrutiny
New ReviewPremier Tim Houston and members of his cabinet haven't made themselves available as a group to the legislature’s press gallery for five weeks. The CBC's Michael Gorman explains what opposition leaders are saying about it.
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Some Maritimers conserving water to prevent wells running dry
New ReviewAs parts of the Maritimes experience the driest summer on record, some are going out of their way to conserve water and they want more effective long-term planning from all levels of government.
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Aquaculture Association of N.S. weighs in on oyster restrictions
New ReviewOttawa is limiting the movement of oysters in Atlantic Canada and Quebec to control the spread of two diseases known as MSX and dermo, which can devastate oyster populations but are not harmful to humans. Watch Tom Murphy's interview...
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Dartmouth group helps with high cost of eating gluten-free.
New ReviewThe Gluten Free Food Share offers groceries at no charge to those with gluten intolerance. The CBC’s Amy Smith spoke with Brent Haas about this program.
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Why shark encounters are happening more often in Nova Scotia
New ReviewA marine biologist explains to CBC’s Tom Murphy why an increasing number of shark sightings have been reported over the summer and what precautions swimmers should take.
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Dartmouth group helps with high cost of eating gluten-free
New ReviewThe Gluten Free Food Share offers groceries at no charge to those with gluten intolerance. The CBC’s Amy Smith spoke with Brent Haas about this program.
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Most Dalhousie classes cancelled due to work stoppage
New ReviewClasses at Dalhousie University in Halifax were supposed to start on Tuesday, but most have been cancelled due to a contract dispute. Members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association have been off the job since Aug. 20 after being locked out...
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Nova Scotia's Long Lake wildfire reaches 8,465 hectares: officials
New ReviewNova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources says the Long Lake wildfire has grown to 8,465 hectares (about 84 square kilometres) as of Monday. People displaced by the wildfires say they are hoping for clarity on when they can return to...
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Nova Scotians without cell service can now get emergency alerts
New ReviewThe province has a new app that can reach people with spotty cellphone coverage — or none at all. Haley Ryan has the story.
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Nova Scotia wildfire could burn for another month, officials say
New ReviewIt could be another month before crews get control of a wildfire burning in Nova Scotia's Annapolis County, an official with the province's Natural Resources Department says. The Long Lake fire has destroyed homes and forced more than...
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N.S. Liberals to pitch bill banning social media for kids under 16
New ReviewNova Scotia’s Liberal Party says it will introduce a bill to ban social media use for people under the age of 16, similar to a law passed in Australia that kicks in later this year.
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New entity taking over control of energy grid from Nova Scotia Power
New ReviewSome key responsibilities are shifting away from the utility to the non-profit Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator. Its freshly appointed CEO Johnny Johnston spoke to Taryn Grant recently about the transition.
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What will it take for Nova Scotia's drought to finally end?
New ReviewIt's been a dry summer across Canada and one big rainstorm alone won't be enough to recover from this drought. CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin explains what's needed to turn conditions around.
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Why doesn’t Nova Scotia have fixed-wing water bombers?
New ReviewThe province relies on a system of mutual aid when it comes to its wildfire fighting arsenal. The CBC’s Celina Aalders looks at the recommendations some experts are making for when wildfires burn out of control.
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Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Summer Games on in Wagmatcook
New ReviewBands across the province are gathering to celebrate sports and culture. Anna Rak got an inside look at one of the traditional games.
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Team Nova Scotia has a lot to celebrate at Canada Games
New ReviewThe team won 49 medals in the first week of the games. Team chef de mission Cathy Burton tells Amy Smith they're hoping to top the team's previous medal record before the competition comes to a close.