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Three more COVID-19 deaths reported in New Brunswick; active cases drop to 997

Three more New Brunswickers have died as a result of COVID-19, public health confirmed on Saturday.

'Glace Bay has been challenged': Funeral held for teen girl who died in Cape Breton, N.S. house fire

Community members and loved ones gathered at a funeral home in Glace Bay, N.S. on Saturday to fondly remember a teenaged girl taken too soon.

N.B. RCMP tweets Indigenous land acknowledgment as province orders its employees to stop

The New Brunswick RCMP says it remains committed to 'strengthening relationships' between Mounties and Indigenous communities, as the province finds itself in the midst of litigation involving several Indigenous groups.

Surge in demand: Distribution of COVID-19 rapid-test kits cut short in New Brunswick

Faced with long lineups and heavy demand, health officials in New Brunswick were forced to cut short the distribution of free COVID-19 rapid-test kits at three locations Saturday.

'It's a very, very difficult line to walk': Theology professor urges more places of worship to talk about COVID-19 vaccinations

With New Brunswick's fourth wave of COVID-19 putting a focus on places of worship, a professor of theology is disappointed more churches haven't led proactive discussions about vaccines and vaccinations.

New Brunswick pastor jailed for a week as judge considers COVID-19 contempt charge

A New Brunswick pastor is in custody after a court hearing Friday over his alleged breaches of COVID-19 public health rules was adjourned until next week.

Nova Scotia reports 18 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, active cases rise to 199

Health officials in Nova Scotia reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 recoveries on Friday, as the number of active cases rises to 199.

N.S. searchers find body of missing fishing captain from Mi'kmaw community

Searchers have found the body of a missing fishing captain from a Mi'kmaw community who went overboard during his vessel's journey back to harbour.

Maritimers with cystic fibrosis closer to better access to life-changing drug

After fighting for it for years, Maritimers with cystic fibrosis are getting closer to having better access to what many call a life-changing drug treatment.

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Travel industry, health experts applaud U.S. decision to allow travellers with mixed doses

The organization representing Canada's tourism industry is applauding the U.S. government's decision to allow Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses once the border opens in November.

A vehicle crosses the International Rainbow Bridge from Niagara Falls, Ont. into Niagara Falls, N.Y. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Knife found under Parliament to be returned to Algonquin nations in historic move

An ancient Indigenous knife unearthed during the renovation of Centre Block will be the first artifact found on Parliament Hill to be returned to the stewardship of the Algonquin people who live in the Ottawa region.

Vaccine allergy? Experts say most past reactions not valid reason for exemptions

Whether people have held off on getting vaccinated because of a past reaction, or are seeking an exemption to inoculation mandates, experts say a previous allergic response doesn't mean you can't get your shots.

Father of suspect in British MP slaying is 'traumatized'

The father of a man held for the fatal stabbing of a British MP during a meeting with local voters has told British media that he was shocked and 'traumatized' by his son's arrest, as police continued questioning the suspect under terrorism laws.

U.S. religious group says 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti

A group of 17 U.S. missionaries including children was kidnapped by a gang in Haiti on Saturday, according to a voice message sent to various religious missions by an organization with direct knowledge of the incident.