Black women in Nova Scotia are less likely than white women to get mammograms and PAP tests that screen for breast and cervical cancer, a new review out of the University of Toronto has found.

Halifax police say there are no criminal charges pending and no further risk to the public.

Leah Parsons knows the challenge of trying to be upbeat during the Christmas season while mired in grief. It's a struggle she's had since 2013 when her 17-year-old daughter, Rehtaeh Parsons, died after a suicide attempt following months of bullying and harassment.

Melda Roache Clark said she began picking up disposable beverage cups after noticing how many of them were in ditches during her walks. So far, the Lockeport, N.S., woman has collected thousands. She wants drivers who toss the cups out the windows of their vehicles to stop.