Shelburne County, N.S., gets much needed rainfall as wildfire continues
Shelburne County, N.S., received its first bout of rainfall since the record-breaking wildfire, which now covers approximately 250 square kilometres.
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One person dies, two others in hospital after three-vehicle crash in Springfield, P.E.I.: RCMP
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Man found dead inside Halifax Tim Hortons
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Canadian Armed Forces arrive in N.S.
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Wildfire training begins in Gagetown, N.B.
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Tantallon fire 85 per cent contained
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Canadian Red Cross closes Halifax shelter
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Cape Breton hosts sports gear fundraiser
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Burn ban remains in place
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New Brunswick school’s mini-putt golf course a huge hit
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'Humble Bandits' cleaning up New Brunswick
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Police, cybersecurity experts warn of potential scams for wildfire relief
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