Maritime gas prices jump ahead of Thanksgiving long weekend
Maritime motorists are paying more at the pumps ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend after the price of gas and diesel jumped significantly overnight.
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Northern lights seen across the Maritimes Thursday night
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Special weather statements warn of strong winds across central, western N.S. Saturday
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