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Inmates say dangerous conditions inside understaffed Nova Scotia jail violate rights

Inmates at a Halifax-area jail say their rights have been violated by months-long rolling lockdowns, as correctional officers refuse work because of dangerous conditions in the provincial detention centre. A series of complaints recently brought before the Nova Scotia Supreme Court tell a similar story: inmates locked in their cells …

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Understaffed amid increased calls, Sask. paramedics address rise in demand

The Paramedic Services Chiefs of Saskatchewan (PSCS) said they have received more than 171,300 events this year for ground ambulances in the province, which equates to 470 events a day. Steven Skoworodko, president of PSCS, said that number has risen, noting that it had 171,000 events last year, and 143,000 …

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