Experts on domestic violence say a series of deaths in Nova Scotia over the past three months highlight the need to improve funding for the programs that battle the root causes of intimate partner violence.

The latest deaths came on New Year’s Eve, as 39-year-old Matthew Costain allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend, 40-year-old Cora-Lee Smith, and her father, 73-year-old Bradford Downey, before being found dead from a self-inflicted gun wound.

'Domestic violence is an epidemic, so now what? It's not enough to just name it'{ai:summary}<p>Recent domestic violence incidents in Nova Scotia, including a tragic New Year's Eve shooting that left three dead, underscore the urgent need for enhanced funding for programs addressing the root causes of intimate partner violence. Experts emphasize that improving support systems is critical to prevent such tragedies. #society</p>

Domestic violence death toll mounts in N.S.

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