Mask mandate drops in Nova Scotia public schools Tuesday
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Man, 19, dies following single-vehicle crash in Shediac Cape, N.B.
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2 adults, 1 child rescued from rising Bay of Fundy tides in New Brunswick
Three people were rescued after being stranded on the Maces Bay ledges in New Brunswick on Sunday.
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One fisherman dead following incident on remote lake near Saint John
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Sydney man dies following collision on Kellys Mountain
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N.S. family displaced following house fire Monday
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Halifax-area building under construction collapses; no one on-site at the time: developer
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'I'll be back next year to win it again': 2 Halifax runners win Blue Nose Marathon Sunday
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Pop of colour: Moon mist inspired mural being painted in Halifax's downtown core
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New study suggests Atlantic Loop needed as part of energy mix as coal is phased out
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Moderate livelihood fishery launched by First Nation in Cape Breton
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N.S. schools mask mandate ends Tuesday
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Fire shuts down highway in New Brunswick
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19-year-old dies after N.B. single vehicle crash
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Alma, N.B., detour removed
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Three rescued after stranded in Maces Bay in N.B.
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Study highlights importance of Atlantic Loop
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N.B. volunteers donate prom dresses
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Halifax intersection gets pop of colour
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Maud Lewis painting, once traded for grilled cheese sandwiches, sells for $350K
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N.S. artist makes history as youngest rapper to release full album in Canada
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P.E.I. park to be named in honour of Mi’kmaw runner
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N.S. community paramedic program benefiting patient care
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Halifax country musician Lisa Richard set to launch sophomore album
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Long weekend kicks off camping season with few restrictions
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'It makes us feel really good': Cape Breton volunteers offer monthly free lunches as food costs continue to rise
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Hope for Wildlife sees uptick in animal drop-offs as warmer months approach
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State-of-the-art climate research centre officially opens on P.E.I.
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