P.E.I. enforcing new precautionary, temporary measures in response to COVID-19 Omicron variant
Prince Edward Island's top doctor is enforcing new precautionary and temporary measures in response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
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'They put me through hell': N.S. widow wins federal compensation after more than 10 years fighting
Dawn Collins says she can finally get rid of the thousands of pages of documents she amassed during her long battle against Veterans Affairs. It’s a fight that began when her husband, a naval veteran, was diagnosed with a rare neurodegenerative disease in 2008.
N.B. reports two more deaths related to COVID-19; health minister says to hold off on making holiday plans
Two more people have died in New Brunswick due to COVID-19. The province also reported 95 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, along with 78 recoveries, with the total number of active infections increasing to 691.
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Fredericton Police Force searching for missing 14-year-old boy; asking for public's assistance
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Minimum wage in New Brunswick to increase by largest percentage in 40 years
The New Brunswick government says it will increase the minimum wage by $2 per hour in 2022. The 17 per cent increase represents the most significant jump in the rate since 1980.
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Nova Scotia reports 40 new COVID-19 cases, 214 active cases in the province
Health officials in Nova Scotia reported 40 new COVID cases Thursday, with 29 recoveries. Overall, there are 214 active cases in the province.
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New Brunswick plans to expand COVID-19 booster shot eligibility
As Ontario, Alberta and the United States lower the age eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots, New Brunswick is planning to do the same.
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Removal of ice pad in Dartmouth, N.S. causes scheduling conflicts for a number of sports
The removal of an ice surface at the RBC Centre in Dartmouth, N.S., is causing ice-time scheduling issues in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
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Halifax goalie gets support over alleged racist incident at P.E.I. hockey tournament
A Nova Scotia minor league hockey player who was the target of alleged racist abuse at a tournament in Charlottetown last month said Thursday he has been heartened by an outpouring of support that included a handwritten letter from Prince Edward Island's premier.
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Nova Scotia says new directive reinforces existing ban on police street checks
Nova Scotia's Justice Department says it is strengthening its existing ban on police street checks.
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Boston Tree Lighting ceremony showcases annual gift from Nova Scotia
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Mixed reaction to N.S.'s sports and recreation rules for children
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Amendments to Police Act allow for agreement to have SiRT act as police oversight body in N.B.
The New Brunswick government announced proposed changes to the Police Act on Thursday that will allow the provincial government to formally reach an agreement to have Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) act as the police oversight body for both provinces.
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Nova Scotia government heading back to court against disabilities group
The Nova Scotia government says it will appeal a recent court decision that found there was discrimination against people with disabilities who had sought improved services and housing in the community.
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P.E.I. uses virtual reality to recruit doctors to the province
Doctors considering a career in Prince Edward Island can walk the simulated halls of the province’s healthcare facilities and experience community landmarks thanks to a virtual reality project to help recruit physicians.
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Halifax police issue summary offence tickets for failing to follow Health Protection Act
Halifax Regional Police has issued two summary offence tickets for failing to comply with Health Protection Act regulations.
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Halifax police identify man involved in suspicious circumstances; no charges anticipated
Halifax Regional Police has identified a man involved in a suspicious circumstance call in Dartmouth on Tuesday and say charges are not anticipated.
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Members of N.B. Nurses Union will begin casting votes this week to determine strike action
New Brunswick nurses will begin casting their votes on Thursday to determine whether or not they’re willing to go on strike.
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N.S. RCMP close 22-year-old case; rule death of Arlene McLean not a homicide
RCMP in Nova Scotia have closed a 22-year-old case on Wednesday and have determined the death of Arlene McLean was not a homicide.
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N.S. widow wins long battle with Veterans Affairs
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Local actors are preparing their holiday productions at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, N.S. after the pandemic forced actors off the stage for more than a year.
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Sandra Rice can still recall making a child's cardigan back in 1971 and entering it in the Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition, where it took home second place. She never imagined that same sweater would reappear in her life 50 years later.
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Winding recycled wool into stars started as a way for Michelle Swan to manage her grief after her brother passed away from cancer.
Famous N.S. talking Christmas tree’s fresh face gets nod from Fallon
It's been less than one week since the big reveal – re-introducing Woody the Talking Christmas Tree to a legion of fans – old and new.
Looking for a furry friend? PEI Humane Society hits capacity ahead of holiday season
With over 200 animals currently in their care, the PEI Humane Society has hit capacity.
Maritime animal rehab centres expecting an increase in injured birds following storm
Rehabilitation centres like, Nova Scotia's Hope for Wildlife, are expecting to receive many injured birds over the next couple of days after heavy rain and high winds made its way through the region.
Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign kicks off using 'tap to give' feature for second year in a row
It's only the first week of the Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign in the Fredericton-Oromocto region and they're already behind on donations.
Halifax museum prepares to unveil 80,000 year old mastodon bones
Even though they were unearthed three decades ago, so far, only researchers have seen mastodon bones found here in the Maritimes.
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Rushed parking job turns into annual Christmas tradition in Saint John, N.B.
For many Saint John, N.B. residents, the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in front of an old-school barbershop on the city’s west side, has become a sure sign that the holidays have arrived.
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Maritime travel officials expect a busier holiday season as COVID-19 vaccine rates rise, restrictions loosen
After a year with minimum recreational travel due to strict COVID-19 restrictions, a spokesperson for the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, just outside of Halifax, N.S., says they're expecting to see that change this holiday season.
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Local theatres prepare holiday productions after a year off
Local actors are preparing their holiday productions at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, N.S. after the pandemic forced actors off the stage for more than a year.
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N.B. woman's themed tree keeps Christmas magic year round
Ruthie Allison has always loved the magic of Christmas and the lights and decorations that go with it. After last Christmas was complicated by COVID-19, Allison decided to hold onto that magic a little bit longer, in an effort to keep the pandemic blues at bay.
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'There's an opportunity to give back': Maritimers help ring-in Giving Tuesday
To celebrate Giving Tuesday, Benny Locke dropped off a donation to Feed Nova Scotia on behalf of his co-workers at SNC-Lavalin.
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'It helps families': N.B. woman's grief project turns into fundraising efforts for local charity
Winding recycled wool into stars started as a way for Michelle Swan to manage her grief after her brother passed away from cancer.
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'It's like it was meant to be': Sweater returns 50 years later to N.S. woman who knit it
Sandra Rice can still recall making a child's cardigan back in 1971 and entering it in the Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition, where it took home second place. She never imagined that same sweater would reappear in her life 50 years later.
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Something is 'bug-ing' Christmas tree growers in New Brunswick
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