Man dead, another injured after suspicious New Brunswick house fire
One man is dead and a second is badly injured after a suspicious house fire in Coal Creek, N.B.
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Service planned on Dec. 11 for homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S.
A memorial service has been scheduled for Dec. 11 by a support agency for a homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S., last week.
Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas
A Nova Scotia lawyer who had to be restrained by deputy sheriffs during a court appearance earlier this year has lost his appeal of a suspension following the bizarre incident.
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Filmmaker Spencer MacKay, fixture of annual IWK Telethon, passes away at 27
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N.B. RCMP charge two individuals following alleged armed robbery
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N.B. man charged with possessing, accessing child pornography
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Avril Lavigne to play shows in Moncton, Halifax next year
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Summerside, P.E.I., to spend $11M on new fire hall
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N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation
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A tail as big as a kite … shooting star shines bright over Christmas tree lighting in Fall River, N.S.
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P.E.I. adds motorcoach buses to rural transit routes
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Today is Cyber Monday, one of the biggest online shopping days of the year
Today is Cyber Monday, expected to be among the biggest online shopping days of the year.
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U.S. Postal Service suspends accepting mail bound for Canada due to strike
The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended accepting mail headed to Canada due to the strike by Canada Post workers.
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Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues
Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said.
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Fredericton police arrest two people, recover weapons and stolen vehicle
The Street Crimes Unit of the Fredericton Police Force arrested two people while recovering a stolen vehicle on Tuesday.
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Beef prices reach record highs in Canada
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Ukrainian Club in Moncton celebrates 3rd annual Koliada: Ukrainian Christmas Fest
The Ukrainian Club of Moncton celebrated its 3rd annual Koliada: Ukrainian Christmas Fest on Sunday to share their culture with the community and support the war effort in their home country.
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Modified Santa Parade draws thousands in Moncton, N.B.
A modified version of Moncton’s traditional Santa Claus parade drew thousands of people Sunday after the original parade was cancelled due to bad weather.
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Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac releases Christmas album with local stars
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Halifax group crafts personal holiday gifts for seniors
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Many Halifax shoppers go online for Black Friday
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Music to her ears: CBU researcher wins national award for diversity in music
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Maritimers react to Australian ban on social media for children under 16
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Atlantic Canadian players hit the ice for weekend-long female hockey tournament in Dartmouth
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'Significant failures' in addressing Indigenous youth mental health in New Brunswick
New Brunswick's independent advocate for children, youth and seniors released a report Monday saying the province has failed to collaborate with First Nations governments to address youth mental health.
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N.B. RCMP charge two individuals following alleged armed robbery
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Nova Scotia
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Service planned on Dec. 11 for homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S.
A memorial service has been scheduled for Dec. 11 by a support agency for a homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S., last week.
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Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas
A Nova Scotia lawyer who had to be restrained by deputy sheriffs during a court appearance earlier this year has lost his appeal of a suspension following the bizarre incident.
Newfoundland and Labrador
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N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation
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Newfoundland's LGBTQ2S+ bar paid drag queens $37.50. Tara Nova called them out.
If the screaming crowd in the twinkling Majestic Theatre in downtown St. John's was any indication, Newfoundland drag queen Tara Nova will never have to accept $37.50 for a show again.
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Summerside, P.E.I., to spend $11M on new fire hall
The City of Summerside, P.E.I., is spending $11 million on a new fire services facility, which will replace a 62-year-old fire hall in the community.
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P.E.I. adds motorcoach buses to rural transit routes
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