Masstown, N.S., man facing child pornography, bestiality charges
A 25-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing several child pornography and bestiality charges.
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N.S. woman charged in connection to deaths of 2 dogs
A Freeport, N.S., woman is facing criminal charges in connection to the death of two dogs earlier this year.
Shots fired in Dartmouth, N.S., under investigation
Two recent reports of shots fired in Dartmouth, N.S., are under investigation.
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2026 trial date set for class-action lawsuit over Air Canada crash landing in 2015
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As the boycott of Loblaws-owned stores approaches three weeks, locally-owned grocers in the Maritimes are noticing a boost in their sales numbers.
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New Brunswick temperatures climb to unseasonable highs Tuesday
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N.B. man, 21, dies after vehicle collides with moose: RCMP
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Survey finds Sydney, N.S., residents in favour of rail trail
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Warm May week ahead with periods of showers, chance of thunderstorms for the Maritimes
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Future of Africville to be discussed in community sessions
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New Brunswick swimmer qualifies for Paris Olympic Games
For the first time since 2000, a swimmer from New Brunswick is heading to the Olympics.
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Uke Heads: Master ukulele player's new album combines love of playing and teaching
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Police searching for Taser cartridge lost by officer in Musquodoboit Harbour: RCMP
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B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after prison attack
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SiRT investigating after man seriously injured during 'interaction' with RCMP
Nova Scotia's police watchdog is investigating after a man was seriously injured during an "interaction" with Lunenburg District RCMP.
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Nova Scotia fisher says Toronto airport elver seizure welcome -- and long overdue
Last week's seizure of more than 100 kilograms of baby eels at Toronto Pearson International airport is being welcomed as a significant step by a commercial elver fisher in Nova Scotia.
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How much more Canadian consumers are paying, compared to this time last year
Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to a three-year low of 2.7 per cent in April, matching expectations, and core measures continued to ease, data showed on Tuesday, likely boosting chances of a June interest rate cut.
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What is BORG drinking, and why is it a dangerous trend? An expert explains
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Inquest to be held for man found dead in N.B. cell
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Nova Scotia fox pups on the mend after suspected poisoning
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'We're rich!': New Glasgow, N.S., couple wins big in Lotto 6/49 draw
A Nova Scotia couple is $5 million richer after winning the latest Atlantic Lottery 6/49 draw.
Two Catholic churches in Halifax are permanently closing their doors
Two prominent Catholic churches in Halifax are permanently closing their doors.
Person responsible for 1996 drugging of 'Titanic' crew likely not a local: Halifax police
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Halifax restaurant named one of the best in Canada
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New Brunswick's Hopewell Rocks prepares for season opening
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Regulated area for invasive box tree moth expanded to parts of the Maritimes
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Winding down of free COVID-19 rapid test kit access in N.B. 'an abdication of what public health is supposed to be,' says epidemiologist
The New Brunswick government is winding down its distribution of free COVID-19 rapid test kits.
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N.B. man takes talent to the air, hoping others catch his love for extreme pogo stick performing
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'She was one of a kind': Monument built in B.C. honouring Halifax native who died in crash 4 years ago
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'You can really start to feel the excitement': Unofficial start to summer kicks off in the Maritimes
Maritimers and tourists are gearing up for the unofficial start to summer as the May Long Weekend gets underway.
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Third annual Tulip Festival marks start of season at Trueman Blueberry Farms in New Brunswick
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Winding down of free COVID-19 rapid test kit access in N.B. 'an abdication of what public health is supposed to be,' says epidemiologist
The New Brunswick government is winding down its distribution of free COVID-19 rapid test kits.
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New Brunswick temperatures climb to unseasonable highs Tuesday
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Shots fired in Dartmouth, N.S., under investigation
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Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage
79-year-old Madonna Wilkinson has been playing the accordion since she was 15, when she picked one up that had been left behind at one of her parents' rollicking parties in the oceanside town about 25 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L. She has played Sunday masses and St. Patrick's Day parties, and community events of all kinds.
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The latest advice for expecting parents? Sign up for child care as soon as you're pregnant
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P.E.I. spends $10M on affordable housing pilot project
Prince Edward Island is spending $10 million on a pilot project designed to increase the supply of affordable housing across the province.
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Wild breed shows potential for developing drought-resistant potato: researcher
Federal scientists in Atlantic Canada are trying to develop a new breed of potato that is better adapted to growing conditions brought on by climate change.
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Montreal photographer captures dramatic Canada Goose vs. fox face-off
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'A special bird': The unbreakable bond between purple martins and humans
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