THE SEARCH Young doctor using Facebook to recruit colleagues to rural Cape Breton

by Peggy MacDonald

A family doctor in Neils Harbour in northern Cape Breton has posted a Facebook message to her former fellow med school and residency colleagues, hoping some of them will come and work in her community.

Beloved coach, educator Wade Smith posthumously named AUS tournament chair

by Emma Smith

Wade Smith has been named honorary chair of this year's AUS basketball championships, which run March 2-4.

CBC Investigates Oversight of funeral industry cloaked in secrecy, as family boycotts body mix-up inquiry

by Yvonne Colbert

The family of Sandra Bennett — a woman who was mistakenly cremated after her body was mixed up with two others at a Nova Scotia funeral home — is boycotting an inquiry into what happened.

4 Lower Sackville homes hit by bullets 'in broad daylight'

by Anjuli Patil

RCMP believe the houses were not the intended target during the Monday afternoon shooting.

Are politicians hurting health care?

As part of The Search, CBC is hosting public forums in three communities to talk about health care. Tuesday's forum was in Halifax and asked the question: Are politicians hurting health care?

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Inquiry hears of slow pace of change to supports for people with disabilities

The inquiry is looking at whether two Nova Scotians with disabilities have the right to live in supported housing — meaning, in the community, rather than institutions and psychiatric facilities.

'A propane tank is a bomb': Stock buses found loaded in July with prohibited items

by Jean Laroche

The woman responsible for Stock Transportation's school-bus service in Halifax has told a Nova Scotia regulatory hearing she was 'somewhat floored' to learn the company leased 60 school buses for a Scout jamboree last summer.

Judge throws out school board's decision to close Petite Rivière school

by Emma Smith

Justice Christa Brothers ruled the South Shore Regional School Board's motion to close Petite Rivière Elementary School was unreasonable.

2nd tuberculosis case diagnosed in Cape Breton

by Jennifer Ludlow

A second person has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis as health officials test scores of people who may have been in contact with a patient at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in September.

Even in death, Mi'kmaw woman's housing fight against her First Nation lives on

by Blair Rhodes

The Federal Court of Canada has denied a bid to derail a human rights inquiry into housing on a Cape Breton First Nation, a case that stems from the complaint of an 88-year-old Mi'kmaw woman who died in the midst of her battle with the band.

Education Minister tours province to outline sweeping changes to education system

by David Burke

Education Minister Zach Churchill is travelling around the province meeting with teachers, principals and School Advisory Councils about the changes his government is making to the education system.

Halifax may mull transit fare hikes, but not this year

by Pam Berman

The director of Halifax Transit, Dave Reage, acknowledged Tuesday that fares have not increased in five years and are among the lowest in the country.

IWK Health centre starting whistleblowing tip line

by Marina von Stackelberg

The IWK Health Centre is launching a whistleblowing phone line for employees to secretly inform the administration of wrongdoing within the organization.

Nova Scotia's Jillian Saulnier scores in Team Canada win at Olympics

Jillian Saulnier made Nova Scotia hockey history Tuesday, becoming the first female player from the province to score a goal in Olympic play.

Residents of rural black community want compensation for land lost in 1799

by Sherri Borden Colley

A group representing black residents in the rural Nova Scotia community of Lincolnville wants the provincial government to compensate them for land that was granted to Black Loyalists in the late-1700s but was later handed over to Acadians.

Judge throws out cocaine evidence against man trying to board N.L. ferry

A Nova Scotia judge has ruled the seizure of two kilograms of cocaine from an Ontario man during a search at a ferry terminal violated his charter rights, prompting the Crown to drop a drug charge against the accused.

Cape Breton municipality considers renovation tax break for business owners

by Wendy Martin

The tax incentive would apply to commercial property owners in all CBRM's historic downtowns as well as business parks.

Halifax Transit wants rapid bus routes

by Pam Berman

The proposed new service would have fewer stops and require people to prepay before getting on the buses.

NDP not yet investigating complaints against Stoffer

The federal NDP is not planning to launch an investigation into how the party handled allegations of sexual misconduct against former MP Peter Stoffer — at least not right now.

Dalhousie only seeking racially visible, Indigenous candidates for senior job

Dalhousie University is searching for a vice-provost student affairs, and says restricting the search will help make the school more diverse.

Winter tourism a bust for many operators in northern Cape Breton

by Joan Weeks

Skiiers and snowmobilers are a rare species in northern Cape Breton this winter, as wacky weather means snow isn't lasting.

CBC Investigates Missing money, unlicensed operator among newly revealed funeral industry complaints

by Yvonne Colbert

At least 11 formal complaints were filed with the province over the last five years, CBC News has learned. But they have remained secret until now because there is no requirement in Nova Scotia to publish regulatory actions involving the funeral industry.

THE SEARCH Helped along by dried fish, a rural community found its way on health care

by Michael Gorman

When the Municipality of Clare was confronted with a doctor crisis in 2003, it took charge of its own destiny. The community financed a new medical clinic and took a hyper-local approach to cultivating future doctors.

Dalhousie program receives $3M to end child soldier use in South Sudan

The Romé​o Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative at Dalhousie University is receiving $3 million from Global Affairs Canada to develop a program to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers in South Sudan.

$5.7M contract to dismantle HMCS Athabaskan to be carried out in Sydney

by Peggy MacDonald

A marine company newly based in Sydney, N.S., has been awarded a $5.7-million contract to dismantle the retired naval destroyer HMCS Athabaskan.

Financial adviser who stole $800K granted day parole after serving 7 months

by Blair Rhodes

Glenn Francis Dunbar was sentenced last year in Halifax provincial court for one count of fraud for stealing from people who had trusted him to invest their life savings to secure their financial future.

THE SEARCH Rural family medicine program draws residents for study — and keeps some, too

by Michael Gorman

Dalhousie University's South West Nova teaching site focuses on getting family medicine residents practising in rural communities, with an added bonus of acting as a recruiting tool for those communities.

From old shoes to bottles, renovation of former convent turning up 'everything under the sun'

by Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith

New Dawn Enterpises, a Cape Breton community development organization, is turning a former convent into a centre for arts, culture and innovation. Renovations on the 1885 building have revealed some intriguing historical artifacts.

From the fairways of New Minas to PGA Tour Latinoamerica

by Paul Palmeter

Ally Tidcombe says he's living the dream. The 25-year-old golfer who honed his skills in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley is now playing professionally in the hot climates of Central and South America.

Supreme Court to decide if man convicted in Reita Jordan murder should be tried again

by Blair Rhodes

The case of a Nova Scotia man who admitted to burning the body of Reita Louise Jordan, but not to killing her, landed at the country's top court on Monday.

Cooke not giving up after Washington senate votes to end salmon farming

International seafood producer Cooke Aquaculture is vowing to fight to keep its operations in Washington state.

Mi'kmaq performers star in Classified video about MMIWG

by Elizabeth McMillan

People from Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia will be featured in the video for Classified's latest song, which explores MMIWG and violence against women.

Emergency request made to stop deportation of Abdoul Abdi

by Anjuli Patil

The Federal Court will hear an emergency request Thursday in Halifax to stop the deportation of Abdoul Abdi, a 24-year-old former child refugee from Somalia.

Guide dog puppies capture hearts of families, community

by Shaina Luck

A CNIB program to raise guide dogs launched in Toronto, Winnipeg and Halifax last year, and the first four puppies in the Halifax program arrived on Jan. 28. Two more puppies are set to arrive later in February.

Canada to launch new border security app that could go global

by Blair Sanderson

The federal government is embarking on a new pilot program that will allow people to cross borders faster if they create a digital profile filled with their personal information on their mobile devices.

Nova Scotia PCs to pick new leader in October during Halifax convention

by Jean Laroche

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives will pick a new leader in Halifax on Oct. 27, 2018. Every member will get to vote, but the party has picked a riding-by-riding point system to determine the winner.

Hockey win for Canadian women leaves Nova Scotian fans smiling

by Shaina Luck

A win for the Canadian woman's ice hockey team in their first game of the Olympics left many people in Nova Scotia smiling Sunday.

Students union calls out 'aggressive' NSCAD email to students owing money

by Emma Smith

An email sent to students who owe money to NSCAD University is being called “aggressive” and “unwarranted” by the school’s students union.

Cape Breton villagers aim to resurrect historic road

by Aly Thomson

The coastal road connecting Louisbourg and Gabarus dates back to the early 1700s and is believed to be one of the oldest European constructions in the province, according to research by local residents.

The Search Nova Scotia moves to resurrect foreign-doctor program in face of physician shortages

by Carolyn Ray

Internationally trained physicians currently have no route to work in Nova Scotia, but a report that recommends bringing back a program that tests their skills is now in the hands of the provincial government.

'Shame on Canada': Vigils being held in N.S. over verdict in Colten Boushie case

by Shaina Luck

People across the country are reacting with strong emotions to the not-guilty verdict in the trial of Gerald Stanley, a Saskatchewan farmer accused of killing Indigenous man Colten Boushie.

Conservative leader seeks help to rebuild in Atlantic Canada

by Jean Laroche

Federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer dialled up his folksy charm, joking about having 'accidentally' eaten a donair at 1:30 a.m. and talking about his experience last summer on a lobster boat, during a speech at the Nova Scotia PC Party's annual general meeting.

'Simply amazing': Plan to take black youth to Black Panther aims higher

by Shaina Luck

A crowdfunding effort to take black youth to the upcoming Black Panther movie has redoubled its efforts, and now aims to buy 400 tickets.

Portia White exhibit in Toronto honours late singer's life and career

The family of the late Portia White is sharing stories and items from the singer's life with an exhibit in Toronto during Black History Month. Portia White was the first black Canadian concert singer to rise to international fame.

Dead minke whale washes ashore on Digby Neck

by Jon Tattrie

Minke whales are not endangered, but 28 have been found dead along the east coast in the last year and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is investigating the Florida to Maine coastline.

Analysis Poor communication will stifle progress on health care

by Michael Gorman

If one thing is clear in talking with people who have had success improving the health-care system for their communities, it’s how crucial good communication is to the effort.

Truck that hit woman at Mumford Terminal had just dropped her off

The woman was riding in the transport truck before she was hit, police say.

Player moves to New Waterford for chance to play in Coal Bowl Classic

by Joan Weeks, Anjuli Patil

Sam Stacey is fulfilling a dream this year. The 17-year-old decided to move from Alberta to live with his grandparents in New Waterford so he could play with the Breton Bears in the Coal Bowl Classic.

Yo-ho-ho and 900 litres of rum: Tall ship circling globe with spirited cargo

When Nova Scotia’s Picton Castle sets sail from Lunenburg Harbour on a round-the-world voyage this spring, it’ll have a little something special sloshing about in its hold.