Snow, rain, and wind expected for Maritimes this week with early December storm
A developing low pressure skirting colder air in place across eastern parts of the country will bring snow, rain, and wind to the Maritimes on Thursday.
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Halifax council narrowly votes down motion to scrap designated locations for encampments
A motion to remove Halifax’s controversial designated locations list for homeless encampments was narrowly defeated in council chambers on Tuesday after a heated debate.
Canada-wide warrant issued for N.B. man convicted of armed robbery, assault
Police in Saint John, N.B., are asking for the public’s help in finding a 26-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
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New Brunswick says $10,000 bonuses for nurses to be paid in December, January
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Canada Post strike nears three-week mark amid pressure for government intervention
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Judge grants recount in riding lost by Nova Scotia Liberal leader
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Sobeys releases musical 'Star of Christmas' ornament in support of food banks
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GivingTuesday: Food banks need help, but charity won't end hunger, advocates say
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NSLC reports second straight quarter of sales growth for alcohol, cannabis
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Man dead, another injured after suspicious New Brunswick house fire
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N.S. RCMP still looking for vehicle after pedestrian hit, seriously injured in Cole Harbour
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Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas
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Avril Lavigne to play shows in Moncton, Halifax next year
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Modified Santa Parade draws thousands in Moncton
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Halifax group crafts personal holiday gifts for seniors
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Man struck and killed by vehicle in Richibucto-Village, N.B.
A 34-year-old man has died after he was struck by a vehicle in Richibucto-Village, N.B. Richibucto RCMP responded to the collision on Bells Mills Road around 6:15 p.m. Monday.
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New Brunswick says $10,000 bonuses for nurses to be paid in December, January
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says 9,950 nurses across the province will each receive a retention bonus of $10,000 by January.
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N.S. mass shooting: committee member flags lack of action on gender-based violence
A member of the committee monitoring how governments and the RCMP are responding to the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting is raising concerns from survivors of gender-based violence about a lack of action.
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Cape Breton investigating last year of municipal credit card transactions
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GivingTuesday: Food banks need help, but charity won't end hunger, advocates say
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N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation
A Newfoundland and Labrador judge has acquitted a man of six crimes, including sexual assault and sexual interference, citing inadequacies in the investigation by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
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Man charged after attempted copper wire theft in Charlottetown: police
A 46-year-old from Montague, P.E.I., was arrested early Monday morning after police say he tried to steal copper wire in Charlottetown.
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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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'My dear Carmel': Lost letters returned to 103-year-old Guelph, Ont. woman
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South Korean president says he will lift martial law after lawmakers vote to reject his move
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Canadian woman stranded in Syria as civil war escalates
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Jaguar reveals first concept car after controversial rebrand
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Young Manitoba woman dies after medical emergency during dental appointment
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