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As the Nova Scotia government plans to transition care for adults with disabilities to the community, reviews of the eight large adult residential care facilities is an important way to get the “lay of the land,” says the chair of Diverse Abilities Nova Scotia.

The financial history of the gunman who killed 22 people in Nova Scotia in 2020 is dotted with red flags, but few were passed on or picked up by authorities until after his rampage, according to new documents tabled as part of the inquiry looking into the tragedy.

In Canada, the cost of food has risen 9.7 per cent from April 2021 to April 2022. The cost of other necessities has also contributed to food insecurity.

The gunman who would kill 22 people across Nova Scotia in a mass shooting controlled and abused women around him for years, including his longtime partner and others who were in vulnerable situations.

In early June, the Nova Scotia government said it would clear the wait-list of 400 people with disabilities who want to move out of small option homes and other institutions by 2024. That has created both excitement and concern.

News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia

A 31-year-old disabled Toronto woman who was conditionally approved for a medically assisted death after a fruitless bid for safe housing says her life has been changed by an outpouring of support after telling her story.

Ford concealed expert recommendations for improving Ontarios Employment Accessibility Standard for two years in contravention of Ontarios Disabilities Act.

A 31-year-old Toronto woman who uses a wheelchair is nearing final approval for a medically assisted death request after a fruitless bid to secure an affordable apartment that doesnt worsen her chronic illnesses.

News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia