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Truro Homicide Case Added to Rewards Program
April 14, 2025 The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of 23-year-old Zachery Vaughan Kellock. On January 16, 2024, police responded to a report of a missing person who was last seen at an address […]
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Funding to Support Gender-Based Violence Initiatives
3 April 2025 Community-based organizations across the province are receiving funding to support their work to address gender-based violence. The funding is through the 10-year National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, an agreement with the federal government. This year, $5.1 million is being invested to support projects that will enhance prevention efforts, increase supports […]
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Support for Indigenous, Black and African Nova Scotian Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Mar 31, 2025 The Province is expanding its support for Indigenous and Black and African Nova Scotian women and their families affected by gender-based violence. Creating Communities of Care Through a Customary Law Approach will receive $500,000 a year in ongoing core funding beginning this year. “This is an important project that gives voice to […]
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RCMP continue crackdown on Indigenous cannabis sales with latest Eskasoni bust – CKBW
Mar 14, 2025 RCMP have arrested five men after executing search warrants at an illegal cannabis storefront in Eskasoni and a residence in Howie Centre. Officers searched the storefront on Shore Road, arresting two men from Eskasoni, ages 32 and 37. A 41-year-old man from Eskasoni was arrested at the home in Howie Centre. Police […]
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Minister Davis Announces King’s Counsel Appointments
January 24, 2025 The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, is pleased to announce the province’s newest appointments to the King’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The honorary title of King’s Counsel recognizes senior lawyers for exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession. These lawyers have served a minimum […]
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Provincial Government Taking Action to Address Gender-Based Violence
January 23, 2025 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for the Office of Women and Gender Equality, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today announced several new actions to address gender-based violence in the province. Ministers Parsons and Davis were joined by Kevin O’Shea, representing the Journey Project, and Mary […]
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Search efforts exhausted in Nain for missing woman Elizabeth Jararuse
January 16, 2025 After 12 days of extensive searching, search efforts have been officially exhausted for 51-year-old Elizabeth Jararuse, who was last seen in Nain on December 30, 2024. On January 4, 2025, Nain RCMP received the missing person report and initiated an investigation. Search efforts for Jararuse were quickly arranged with the engagement of Nain Ground Search and Rescue, along with a number […]
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“All of these women are healing’: Cape Breton’s Elizabeth Fry Society to hold powwow for Indigenous women in justice system – Cape Breton Post
Jan 16, 2025 The Elizabeth Fry Society (EFS) of Cape Breton will be holding its first-ever Reconciliation Mawio’mi, otherwise known as a Reconciliation Powwow, to support incarcerated Indigenous women on Friday. Organized by EFS Indigenous Navigator Karla Stevens, a Mi’kmaw woman from Paqtnkek First Nation, the event aims to support recently released Indigenous women re-integrate […]
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Funding Awarded for 14 Community Violence Prevention Initiatives
January 15, 2025 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced $523,165 in funding for 14 projects through the Provincial Government’s new Community Violence Prevention Program. Funding for the program is made possible through a $13.6 million, four-year bilateral agreement with Women and Gender Equality Canada under the National Action […]
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Statement on Intimate Partner Violence
14 January 2025 Today, we met with a coalition of advocates from across Nova Scotia who are dedicated to addressing intimate partner violence and gender-based violence. We are grateful for the passion and focus these advocates bring to this critical issue. Their tireless work is instrumental in supporting those affected and driving meaningful change in […]
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