Nova Scotia Health Suspects Multiple Deaths Associated with Legionella Outbreak in New Glasgow

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia – Nova Scotia Health officials suspect that the recent legionella disease outbreak in New Glasgow may be “associated” with multiple deaths. The exact number of deaths has not been specified, and it is unclear whether the infections directly caused the deaths or worsened existing chronic health conditions, according to a recent … Read more

Nova Scotia Constituency Assistant Calls for Government Funding to Improve Safety at Legislators’ Offices

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — A Nova Scotia constituency assistant is advocating for government funding of a second employee in legislators’ offices to address the aggression that front-line workers face at politicians’ workplaces. Kelly Gomes, who experienced a violent attack at work, recounted an incident on Dec. 14 where a man held her by the throat … Read more

Nova Scotia Constituency Assistant Calls for Funding to Increase Safety Measures in Legislative Offices After Violent Attack

HALIFAX, Canada – A Nova Scotia constituency assistant is pushing for increased safety measures after experiencing a violent attack at work. Kelly Gomes, who has worked for a local legislator for the past four years, recounted the harrowing incident that took place at her constituency office on Dec. 14. This event has sparked a call … Read more

RCMP’s Plan for Nova Scotia Mass Shooting Inquiry Implementation Delayed

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has failed to meet its deadline to outline its plan for implementing recommendations from the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. When the Mass Casualty Commission released its final report with 130 recommendations, the RCMP had pledged to release an “implementation strategy” before … Read more

RCMP’s Delay in Implementing Recommendations from Nova Scotia Mass Shooting Inquiry Raises Concerns

HALIFAX, NS – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) failed to meet their self-imposed deadline to outline how they will implement the recommendations from the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. The Mass Casualty Commission released its final report last March, including 130 recommendations, and the RCMP had committed to releasing an “implementation … Read more