Additional weather warnings issued in the Maritimes ahead of Thursday storm
Additional weather alerts are in place in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as an early December storm approaches the Maritimes.
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Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike
The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day.
Man arrested after woman killed in hit-and-run in Notre-Dame: N.B. RCMP
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N.S. teacher, students help families in need at Christmas for more than 25 years
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Canada-wide warrant issued for N.B. man convicted of armed robbery, assault
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Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Red Bank, N.B.
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New Brunswick says $10,000 bonuses for nurses to be paid in December, January
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Judge grants recount in riding lost by Nova Scotia Liberal leader
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N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation
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Man charged after attempted copper wire theft in Charlottetown: police
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