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For a second time this week, the cost of regular gas in Nova Scotia has dropped.
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Nova Scotia RCMP street check apology needed, says minister who cites own experience
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Nova Scotia RCMP investigate suspicious death of 32-year-old woman
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Students from India watch as tensions escalate between India and Canada
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Cape Breton University to build new on-campus residence
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Newfoundland university threw open its doors to Titanic dive operator, emails show
A research institute at Newfoundland and Labrador's Memorial University threw open its "proverbial doors" last year to the company that owned the doomed Titan submersible, less than a year before the vessel suffered a catastrophic implosion while diving to the Titanic shipwreck.
Former Humboldt Bronco Ty Smith, girlfriend Kat Kastner crowned winners of The Amazing Race Canada
Former Humboldt Broncos player Ty Smith and his girlfriend Kat Kastner were crowned the winners of The Amazing Race Canada on Tuesday.
Jen Powley, author and advocate for people with disabilities in N.S., dies at age 45
Jen Powley, an author and prominent Nova Scotia advocate for people with disabilities, has died at the age of 45.
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Halifax Mooseheads to retire Nathan Mackinnon's number
Colorado Avalanche star player Nathan Mackinnon, is back home. MacKinnon’s number 22 retired will Friday night, by his former junior team, the Halifax Mooseheads.
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Devoted dad honours his daughter by participating in Moncton’s Terry Fox Run
While many Maritime Terry Fox events were cancelled or postponed due to weather this year, Doug Patterson and his family weren’t about to miss the opportunity to walk to honour a very special family member.
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Tipping fatigue increasing as gratuity requests grow: survey
Maritimers tip an average of 16.3 per cent when eating out according to a 2022 survey, with 35 per cent saying they tip more than then did before the pandemic.
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Halifax-Dartmouth home to oldest saltwater ferry service in North America
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Glace Bay teachers bring home a win and $5K on Family Feud Canada
A group of teachers from Glace Bay brought home a win and $5,000 from their appearance on Family Feud Canada.
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Open Sky Co-operative starts new tradition to honour an old friend
Marking the start of a new annual tradition, friends, family and volunteers gathered at Open Sky Co-operative on Wednesday for the Heather Smith Day of Pickling.
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Trio of roosters wait for new home at Moncton’s animal shelter
While it’s not a typical animal that Animal for Wellbeing usually brings in, three little roosters are waiting for their home at the local shelter after being found in the city.
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Babcock resignation sparks discussion about cell phone privacy rights
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