Nicole Munro, SaltWire Network

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Past articles by Nicole:

N.S. prisoners deprived basic entitlements during pandemic: advocacy group

The pandemic brought changes — some good, but mostly bad — to jails across Nova Scotia. For some behind bars, it meant being released into community ... → Read More

'It just continues to spiral': Nova Scotia paramedics leaving job in record numbers

The province of choice for paramedics? It doesn’t appear to be Nova Scotia. According to a recently disclosed response to a freedom-of-information request, ... → Read More

In like a white lion: Heavy snow forecast for Nova Scotia

In like a lion. Most of Nova Scotia was under a snowfall or winter storm warning as of Thursday afternoon. That’s because of an incoming system that’s ... → Read More

N.S. firefighters plead for mental health support, cancer screening

Michael Sears knows what it takes to file a claim for post-traumatic stress disorder. “It’s funny to say it was the scariest thing I’ve ever done,” the ... → Read More

At long last, more real winter: Snow, cold forecast for Nova Scotia Friday

Bundle up, Nova Scotians. Temperatures are set to continue to drop over the next couple of days — something we haven’t seen much of so far this winter. And ... → Read More

Heritage Day 2023: What’s open, what’s closed in the Halifax area

Monday marks Heritage Day in Nova Scotia — a provincial holiday held every third Monday in February to honour remarkable people, places and events that are ... → Read More

Landlord forced to pay Halifax tenant for wrongful eviction

There are specific steps a landlord must follow to evict a tenant in Nova Scotia due to upcoming renovations or demolition of the building. But the ... → Read More

N.S. students' reading, writing and math skills decline through the pandemic

The results are in and they’re not looking good. Reading, writing and mathematical skill levels are down across the board in several grades in Nova ... → Read More

Snow expected to hit Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia Monday

People living along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia are in for a steady snowfall, starting as early as this afternoon. Allister Aalders said the ... → Read More

Short film inspired by Halifax Explosion nominated for Academy Award

An animated short film inspired by the Halifax Explosion has been nominated for an Academy Award. The Flying Sailor, directed by Amanda Forbis and Wendy ... → Read More

Christmas weekend 2022: What's open, what's closed in the Halifax area

HALIFAX, N.S. — Forget to grab a gift for someone or an ingredient for your holiday feast? Time's ticking. Here's a list of what's open and what's closed ... → Read More

Rolling Stones exhibit debuts in Halifax

HALIFAX, N.S. — Take a trip back in time as you walk through the travelling museum exhibit of The Rolling Stones at its final Canadian destination: ... → Read More

Inmate who escaped Nova Scotia jail says he 'just walked out'

There was no underground tunnel or hole in the wall when Ryan Taylor Wilband escaped from the provincial jail in Dartmouth in late August. “It’s really ... → Read More

Settlement organizations heavily relied on by immigrants to N.S., committee hears

HALIFAX, N.S. — It’s believed that thousands of Ukrainians who fled their country are now calling Nova Scotia home. Ava Czapalay, deputy minister of the ... → Read More

'We'll never get over this': Dartmouth murder victim's family disappointed by parole ineligibility decision

HALIFAX, N.S. — The three sisters of Deborah Yorke gasped as the decision on her killer’s parole ineligibility was given at Nova Scotia Supreme Court ... → Read More

Lockdown lifted at Halifax hospital following report of threats

Nova Scotia Health says things have returned to normal after a report of threats at the QEII Hospital in Halifax was cleared late Wednesday morning. In a ... → Read More

Halifax kids excited with gifts bought during CopShop, but look forward to Christmas with family

HALIFAX, N.S. — Jordan Firres’ face lit up as he looked around the store full of video games, controllers, keyboards and more. The 11-year-old boy had a ... → Read More

Google searches 2022: Nova Scotians among most curious in Canada about Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is something many Canadians heard about and wanted to know more. In fact, Ukraine was the most searched news story by Canadians in ... → Read More

Want to see holiday lights in Nova Scotia? Our map is here to help.

Lights, carols, action! We hope you enjoy our interactive map of the best holiday light displays across Nova Scotia. But we still need your help to add ... → Read More

Halifax police chase aftermath: Woman who lost son in '94 pushes for change

HALIFAX, N.S. — It had become part of Peggy Lyon’s routine since her arrival in Halifax. Each morning, she would sit down and read the newspaper her ... → Read More