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>> The nova scotia teachers union has ratified its three year agreement with the province . More than 90% of nstu members participated in the online ratification vote yesterday. Of those, 80% voted in favor of the new deal under the terms of the new contract, teachers will receive an 11.5% salary increase over three years, while substitute teachers will see a 12% increase. Nsgeu reached the tentative agreement with the province in late april, after members voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike. The previous contract expired last july. Well, a portion of a major street in downtown halifax is set to undergo a long-term closure due to the cogswell district project. The project involves the realignment of barrington street, the construction of a new halifax transit hub, and the relocation of four bus bays in front of scotia square as a result, barrington street will be fully closed from upper water street to duke street. 30 bus routes passing through barrington and the surrounding area will be rerouted, and the four impacted bus bays will be relocated, and the new halifax transit hub is expected to open by the end of the year. It will include new heated shelters, additional seating space, among other features. New brunswick and nova scotia are getting sweeping failing grades from food banks. Canada, according to its latest report card. Both provinces have seen an increase in overall poverty rates as well as food insecurity. Nathalie sturgeon has the details. >> Reporter poverty levels in new brunswick and nova scotia are not improving, according to a new report by food banks canada. The report gave failing grades to both provinces, each earning a d minus. >> Also reflects what we're seeing day to day, among persons with a mobility disability, people with a disability and single mothers are the two most impoverished populations in this province. So, we're we're helping people navigate through, you know, these hardships every day. >> Here we have a d minus. So it's still a long way from being acceptable. >> In new brunswick, the poverty rate rose from 10.9, up from 6.7% last year. Similarly in nova scotia, those living in poverty rose from 8.9 to 13.1. Food insecurity also rose for both provinces. Both ability new brunswick and nova scotia say poverty leads to poor health outcomes. >> Just they're not getting the nutrition they need, not getting the quantity of food they need, and it's affecting their health and well-being. >> Flaro says many people compromise on their food budget first to take care of housing costs, bills and other priorities, and while giving money to frontline organizations is important, the reduction of poverty is what is actually needed. >> But but giving money to frontline agencies is not the solution. >> It's not going to bring down that level. >> So one measure that nova scotia achieved was indexing income brackets to inflation. But food banks canada says a poverty reduction plan is needed in new brunswick. The organization is advocating for a revision of the poverty reduction strategy and to devote future surpluses to the cause. Nathalie sturgeon, "global news" saint john. >> Still ahead on "global" news anxiety over money even as inflation cools. Why financial stress is heating up among canadians. What new polling reveals after this. Plus, we'll have a look at your forecast. Here's a look from our harbour camera overcast on this thursday evening. Stay with us. Anthony farnell has your latest weather details. Atlas My name is Smith. You're a computer program. No. I'm not. I think and I make choices. This just keeps getting better. ( ) Do you think you have a soul? Yes. ( ) You can't find it in your code. But I have faith it's there. They know we're here! You are not alone, Atlas. Trust me. Ahhhh! ( ) God that was satisfying! ( ) Your best defense against erosion and cavities? Is strong enamel. Nothing beats it. New Pronamel Active Shield actively strengthens the enamel to defend against erosion and cavities. I think that this product is a game changer for my patients. It really works. Want some coffee, mate? Coffee'd be great. Thanks, mate. How 'bout some Coffee Mate? —Coffee, mate! —Coffee Mate? Already said I want some coffee, mate? I meant you want some Coffee Mate? Oh! I'd love some Coffee Mate with my coffee, mate. —Mate? —Mate. Crikey, that's rich and creamy coffee, mate. What's behind the Blue Cow Logo? High Canadian Standards. Which means we meet strict requirements. ...Working with a team of experts and working towards a sustainable future. That's what this logo certifies. We're behind the Blue Cow logo. In Nova Scotia, there are more ways to access care. That's a good thing.

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