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RCMP seeking accommodations for officers testifying at N.S. mass shooting inquiry
The RCMP say the commission of inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia will be violating its own rules if Mounties who endured trauma are called to testify without some form of accommodation.
N.B. coroner jury says use-of-force policy needs review after officer kills woman
An independent group should review the use-of-force policy that guides New Brunswick police to ensure it is concise and understood by all officers in the province, a coroner's jury recommended Thursday.
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Nova Scotia man pleads not guilty to promoting hatred with 'Redneck Hangout' sign
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Maud Lewis painting, once traded for grilled cheese sandwiches, sells for $350K
A painting by Nova Scotia artist Maud Lewis that was once traded for a few grilled cheese sandwiches, recently sold for an astounding $350,000 at auction.
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Voices growing louder for N.S. government to cut gas taxes to provide some relief
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Opposition mounts to infill part of Halifax Harbour
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Attempts to lower gas prices fizzle out in New Brunswick Legislature
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CAT ferry sets sail for first time in three years, re-establishing Nova Scotia’s link to the U.S.
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'They’re concerned for their safety': Moncton residents vent frustrations on crime, homelessness in public meeting
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N.S. reports 24 new COVID-19-related deaths, drop in new cases, hospitalizations
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With Grand Manan's only bank set to close, residents of the N.B. island are fighting to keep it open
Residents on the New Brunswick island of Grand Manan are rallying to keep their village’s only bank open. The Bank of Nova Scotia, or Scotiabank, notified customers of its plans to leave Grand Manan in January.
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Masks no longer required in Nova Scotia public schools next week
Starting next week, students and staff will no longer be required to wear masks in Nova Scotia public schools.
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State-of-the-art climate research centre officially opens on P.E.I.
Prince Edward Island is home to a new one-of-a-kind facility. The University of Prince Edward Island’s new climate research centre officially opened Thursday.
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N.B. RCMP officers won’t face charges in man’s shooting death: SIRT
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Jurors rule Chantel Moore's death a homicide
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N.S. reports 24 deaths related to COVID-19
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Former officer’s take on N.S. mass shooting
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N.S. to lift mask mandate in public schools
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Calls for government to provide financial relief
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Attempts to lower fuel prices in N.B. fizzle out
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CAT ferry makes first sailing in three years
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Grand Manan residents fight to keep last bank
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Prince Charles acknowledges suffering of residential school survivors
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P.E.I. park to be named in honour of Mi’kmaw runner
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Saint John heritage advocate asks for removal of heritage designation from property
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N.S. artist makes history as youngest rapper to release full album in Canada
A young Nova Scotia rapper is making hip-hop history. Six-year-old Levon the Prince just released his debut six-track album.
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'It makes us feel really good': Cape Breton volunteers offer monthly free lunches as food costs continue to rise
With food prices going up, a group of Cape Breton volunteers are doing what they can to provide a little relief to those on the island.
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State-of-the-art climate research centre officially opens on P.E.I.
Prince Edward Island is home to a new one-of-a-kind facility. The University of Prince Edward Island’s new climate research centre officially opened Thursday.
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Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre receives federal funding to help build new facility
The federal government has given the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre nearly $5 million to build a new facility in Halifax.
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Bryan Adams announces Canadian tour, here is where he will stop
He's been making hit music for decades and now, Grammy-winning Canadian musician Bryan Adams is bringing his newest album on a cross-Canada tour.
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'We're asking people to help': Canadian Blood Services issues urgent call for donors after drop in inventory
Earlier this week, Canadian Blood Services issued an urgent call for donors following a lull in attendance and rising cancellations.
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Record food price hike has some Maritimers cutting down on food waste
At a time when the cost of pretty much everything seems to be sky-high, the latest inflation figures, which came out Wednesday, were shocking when it came to the price of food.
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P.E.I. park to be named in honour of Mi’kmaw runner
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