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Rebecca Lau

Reporter · CA

Indexed articles, last 90 days
76
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Rebecca Lau

    Narrowed rebate eligibility leaves some Nova Scotians worried about heating costs - Halifax | Globalnews.ca (opens the original)

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    As colder temperatures approach, some in Nova Scotia are raising concerns over heating costs and questioning the adequacy of the province’s assistance rebate program. Halifax resident Miriam Williams has previously qualified for the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP), but no longer does because of changing criteria. “In a word, it’s unacceptable,” said Williams, who is also a leader with the tenant advocacy group, ACORN. “This is not a handout by any means. This is just something that help

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Rebecca Lau

    ‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor Mike Smith has sexual assault charge dismissed | Globalnews.ca (opens the original)

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    Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith, known for playing Bubbles on the show, has had a sexual assault charge against him dismissed in a Nova Scotia court. A three-day trial was set to begin Thursday, after he pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault in connection to an incident alleged to have taken place on Dec. 30, 2017. Media packed the Dartmouth, N.S., provincial courthouse Thursday morning, expecting Smith to appear. Smith’s defence lawyer, Stan MacDonald appeared on his behalf. The

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Rebecca Lau

    Halifax gets nearly $2M in federal funding to prevent gun, gang violence - Halifax | Globalnews.ca (opens the original)

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    The federal government has announced nearly $2 million in funding for the Halifax area to help prevent gun and gang violence in the community. “We’re giving them the tools to turn away from crime,” said Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree in Dartmouth, N.S. Tuesday. “This funding will support projects that address risk factors associated with gun and gang violence, specifically focusing on the underlying social conditions that lead young people to crime.” The funds for Halifax

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Rebecca Lau

    Questions raised as audit finds Nova Scotia not making full use of student test data - Halifax | Globalnews.ca (opens the original)

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    Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the province lacks clear targets for student performance and an action plan to address poor test results, as students continue to face challenges in reading, writing, and math. Kim Adair’s latest report, released Tuesday, reviews provincial student assessments. The standardized tests are conducted by the Department of Education in Grades 3, 6, and 8. “Provincial assessment results over the past four years show persistent challenges in writing and math outcomes

  5. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Rebecca Lau

    Saskatoon police investigating city’s 10th homicide - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca (opens the original)

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    Saskatoon Police Service says it is investigating the city’s 10th homicide of the year after the death of a man who was found injured Saturday morning. Police say they responded at around 7 a.m. to a report of an injured man in the area of 71st Street East and Lipsett Crescent in the north industrial area. In a release, police say their officers and members of the Saskatoon Fire Department attempted life-saving measures, but the man died at the scene. Police say the area has been cleared and all

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