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Nova Scotia premier says key election promise of corporate tax rebate may not proceed

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier cast doubt Friday on a corporate tax rebate that was a key promise in his party’s 2021 election platform.
Atlantic premiers welcome federal retreat on carbon pricing policy

Atlantic premiers welcome federal retreat on carbon pricing policy

HALIFAX — East Coast premiers are welcoming Ottawa's retreat from its carbon pricing policy in Atlantic Canada, saying it will help the region cope with heating costs that some residents are struggling to bear.
New Brunswick's Tory government survives non-confidence vote in the legislature

New Brunswick's Tory government survives non-confidence vote in the legislature

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government survived a non-confidence vote in the legislature on Friday, but Premier Blaine Higgs continued to hint that the province should be ready for an election at any time.
Nova Scotia legislature holds moment of silence for victims of Maine shootings

Nova Scotia legislature holds moment of silence for victims of Maine shootings

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia legislature has held a moment of silence for the victims of the mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine.
Nova Scotia announces $47.3-million program to improve spotty cellphone coverage

Nova Scotia announces $47.3-million program to improve spotty cellphone coverage

HALIFAX — A $47.3-million program aimed at improving cellular phone service in areas of Nova Scotia without proper coverage is simply the start of a more costly multi-year project, the province’s public works minister says.
Canada Border Services Agency alerts guards to look out for wanted Maine gunman

Canada Border Services Agency alerts guards to look out for wanted Maine gunman

The Canada Border Services Agency issued Thursday an "armed and dangerous" alert to officers stationed along the Canada-U.S. border, warning them to be on the lookout for the man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people in southern Maine.
Judge accepts $17-million class-action deal for N.B. psychiatric hospital abuse

Judge accepts $17-million class-action deal for N.B. psychiatric hospital abuse

MONCTON, N.B. — A $17-million class-action settlement has been approved after plaintiffs alleged decades of mistreatment of psychiatric patients at the Restigouche Hospital Centre in northern New Brunswick.
New Brunswick's Pride in Education day in May mobilized opposition to Policy 713

New Brunswick's Pride in Education day in May mobilized opposition to Policy 713

FREDERICTON — In the weeks before the New Brunswick government decided to change its policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, it received a deluge of emails and other communications critical of the guidelines.
RCMP visit Halifax area schools to educate on dangerous opioids circulating

RCMP visit Halifax area schools to educate on dangerous opioids circulating

HALIFAX — The RCMP say an awareness team has been visiting schools in Halifax to talk about the risks of illicit drugs after a teenager in the city died of a suspected overdose on Oct. 15. Cpl.
First Nation chief encouraged by step toward designated Mi'kmaq Halifax council seat

First Nation chief encouraged by step toward designated Mi'kmaq Halifax council seat

HALIFAX — The chief of Millbrook First Nation says he’s encouraged by Halifax taking the first step toward creating a designated Mi’kmaq seat on its regional council.
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