Man charged with firearm offences after pharmacy locked down in Meteghan, N.S.: RCMP
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25-year-old arrested after reports of man with knife at New Glasgow business
New Glasgow Regional Police have arrested a man after receiving reports of someone with a knife at a business on Westville Road in New Glasgow, N.S., on Saturday.
Area 506 Waterfront Container Village in Saint John opens for its third season
Thousands flocked to Saint John’s Waterfront Container Village over the May long weekend to see what’s new at the popular uptown location.
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Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage
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'The root cause': Canada outlines national action plan to fight auto theft
The federal government is launching what it calls its 'national action plan' to combat auto thefts, which will include stronger penalties for thieves, and increased information sharing between police agencies, government officials and border enforcement.
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Runners 'Giv'er' at the Blue Nose Marathon in Halifax
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Beyond books: Halifax libraries renting out instruments, sports equipment, memory kits and more
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N.S. government spends $350,000 in funding on first of its kind simulator for NSCC
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Nova Scotia byelection vote set for Tuesday in riding formerly held by popular Tory
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'Do it all before you drive': Tips to avoid being distracted behind the wheel
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Wild breed shows potential for developing drought-resistant potato: researcher
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Fishing tournament on the Saint John River lures in anglers from all across the region
The second annual Destination Nackawic Smallmouth Open had 77 boats competing, with a youth fishing derby also introduced this year to give young anglers a try at tournament fishing
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Celebration of life for Arthur Irving held in Saint John
Friends and family of Arthur Irving gathered in his Saint John, N.B., home Saturday to celebrate his life after the businesses titan passed away on Monday at the age of 93.
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Fall River residents allowed to return after suspicious package deemed no threat to the public: N.S. RCMP
The Nova Scotia RCMP had some Fall River residents evacuate their homes for a number of hours to investigate a suspicious package which appeared on someone’s doorstep.
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Paddlefest kicks off summer season in Saint Andrews, N.B.
The annual four day festival in the seaside town combines music, art, and a variety of activities for a long weekend full of fun.
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'You can really start to feel the excitement': Unofficial start to summer kicks off in the Maritimes
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35-year-old dead after ATV crash in Rollingdam, N.B.
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Saint John marks 239th birthday with 21-gun salute
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N.S. warns residents to keep eyes out for blue-green algae as weather gets warmer
As the weather in Nova Scotia continues to get warmer, the province is reminding residents to keep their eyes out for blue-green algae.
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Artistic swimmers of all ages compete in Atlantic Regional Championships in Halifax
After six years, artistic swimmers from across the region returned to Halifax for the Atlantic Regional Championships.
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Third annual Tulip Festival marks start of season at Trueman Blueberry Farms in New Brunswick
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Meals on Two Wheels: Cape Breton meal delivery company launches e-bike program
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Maritimers preparing for wildfire season as fires rage in Western Canada
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Venezuelan exchange student giving back to Rotary Club who helped him stay in Nova Scotia
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Area 506 Waterfront Container Village in Saint John opens for its third season
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Fishing tournament on the Saint John River lures in anglers from all across the region
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Man charged with firearm offences after pharmacy locked down in Meteghan, N.S.: RCMP
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Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage
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Wild breed shows potential for developing drought-resistant potato: researcher
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WestJet brings back Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton flights to Charlottetown, P.E.I.
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