Bass River, N.S., bridge partially collapses
A bridge in Bass River, N.S., partially collapsed on Wednesday. The wooden structure was under construction when one side gave way and fell into the river.
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N.S. Premier Tim Houston reveals new cabinet, department names
The new cabinet for the Nova Scotia government will have its swearing-in ceremony Thursday afternoon.
Deal between Ottawa and N.S. First Nation over contested fishery nearly done: lawyer
The lawyer for a Mi'kmaq band that has battled Ottawa over its lobster harvest rights says a deal settling the "centuries-old" fishing dispute is nearly complete.
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Fire destroys lobster boat in Canada Creek, N.S.
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Murphy's Logic: Timing, voter cards, apathy caused low turnout in N.S. election
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MADD Canada CEO on board with New Brunswick’s change to drinking and driving penalties
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Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute
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Woman sentenced to 30 months for drug trafficking in New Brunswick
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Police investigating after two youths assaulted in Halifax last month
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More than 20,000 customers without power in the Maritimes due to wet, windy storm
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New 20-person shelter opens in Miramichi, N.B.
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Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks
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Digby County man facing additional charges after fatal October crash: N.S. RCMP
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Fluoridation resumes at Halifax-area water supply plant
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Halifax police continue investigation into man’s 2009 shooting death
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Three people arrested after weapons, ammo seized in Carters Point, N.B.
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N.B. RCMP arrest Boiestown man after vehicle pursuit
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Officer receives suspension after two Mi'kmaq elver fishers left without boots
A federal fisheries officer has been suspended for 10 days without pay for his role in arresting two Mi'kmaq elver fishers late at night and releasing them in only their socked feet.
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Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back
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Karma is a cat: N.S. SPCA asks Swifties to donate on singer’s birthday
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'Biggest year yet': Hozier to headline P.E.I. festival in 2025
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North Pole post: N.S. firefighters collect letters to Santa, return them by hand during postal strike
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Newfoundland towns light up harbours to honour fishers and pray for their safety
On a twinkling wharf in a small Newfoundland town, a crowd of about 100 people stopped singing and chatting on Friday night to bow their heads in a moment of silence for local fish harvesters.
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Nelly to bring 'Where The Party At Tour' to the Maritimes
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Actor Tom Jackson visits Halifax mission with socks for those in need
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Maritime charities feel the pressure as need is up and donations are down this holiday season
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North Pole post: N.S. firefighters collect letters to Santa, return them by hand during postal strike
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Maritimers cope with stress amid holidays
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The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon raises more than $559,000 for children in need
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MADD Canada CEO on board with New Brunswick’s change to drinking and driving penalties
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Woman sentenced to 30 months for drug trafficking in New Brunswick
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Police investigating after two youths assaulted in Halifax last month
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Man wanted on provincewide warrant in N.S. arrested: RCMP
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Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute
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Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador expected to sign Churchill Falls energy deal
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'Biggest year yet': Hozier to headline P.E.I. festival in 2025
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P.E.I. man, 25, charged with attempted murder
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'Creatively incredible': Regina raised talent featured in 'Wicked' film
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Montreal man retiring early after winning half of the $80 million Lotto-Max jackpot
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Saskatoon honours Bella Brave with birthday celebration
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Country star Morgan Wallen sentenced in chair-throwing case
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Danielle Smith announces new team to patrol Alberta-U.S. border
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