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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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Nova Scotia to mirror Ottawa and remove sales tax from new rental constructions
Nova Scotia's premier says his government will remove the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax from the construction of new rental apartment buildings.
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Tipping fatigue increasing as gratuity requests grow: survey
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RCMP meet with community to talk policing, recruitment, and protests
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Halifax-Dartmouth home to oldest saltwater ferry service in North America
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Nesting cormorants — and their droppings — are taking over a harbour in Nova Scotia
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The introduction of virtual care in New Brunswick has shown to be helpful for much of the province, but a snapshot into the use of virtual care shows mixed reactions.
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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.
'Heart of Invictus': Halifax man featured in new Netflix series
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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
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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
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Open Sky Co-operative starts new tradition to honour an old friend
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Trio of roosters wait for new home at Moncton’s animal shelter
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Babcock resignation sparks discussion about cell phone privacy rights
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The Boys & Girls Club of Moncton marks 66 years in the city
The Boys and Girls Club of Moncton celebrated its 66th anniversary this September, marking a milestone for the city.
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