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Immigration minister looking into revoking terror suspect's citizenship

Immigration minister looking into revoking terror suspect's citizenship

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he plans to look into whether the man accused of plotting a terror attack in Toronto should have his Canadian citizenship revoked.
Chorus Aviation reports $180.6-million loss in second quarter

Chorus Aviation reports $180.6-million loss in second quarter

HALIFAX — Chorus Aviation Inc. says it lost $180.6 million in its second quarter, down from profits of $20.3 million during the same quarter last year.
Union explains conditions of Postmedia's acquisition of SaltWire newspaper chain

Union explains conditions of Postmedia's acquisition of SaltWire newspaper chain

HALIFAX — A national union that represents workers at Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain says conditions demanded by Postmedia in its bid to buy the insolvent SaltWire Network are not as bad as some observers had feared.
Nova Scotia urged to address 'pathways' that lead people to losing their homes

Nova Scotia urged to address 'pathways' that lead people to losing their homes

HALIFAX — One major step that Nova Scotia can take to reduce homelessness is by addressing the "pathways" that lead vulnerable people to end up on the street, the head of a shelter for women and children said Tuesday.
Partner of slain Fredericton police officer welcomes memorial to mass shooting

Partner of slain Fredericton police officer welcomes memorial to mass shooting

FREDERICTON — Jackie McLean and her common-law partner Const. Robb Costello used to keep location-tracking services active on their phones so they could see where the other was.
B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

BURNABY, B.C. — A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario. A statement from RCMP in Burnaby, B.C.
Canada's police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests

Canada's police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests

HALIFAX — The frequency of protests linked to domestic and global issues is creating an “unsustainable demand” on policing services across the country, say Canada’s chiefs of police.
Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's decision to offer free at-home tests for sexually transmitted infections is an important step toward reducing some barriers to vital sexual health care, says the head of the provincial AIDS coalition. Dr.
Sister of dead firefighter calls for safety overhaul of N.S. firefighting school

Sister of dead firefighter calls for safety overhaul of N.S. firefighting school

HALIFAX — The sister of a firefighter who died during a training exam at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School says the program needs an overhaul to improve its safety standards.
Nova Scotia RCMP say three dead after fiery crash in Pictou County

Nova Scotia RCMP say three dead after fiery crash in Pictou County

MOUNT WILLIAM, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP say a two-vehicle crash in Pictou County has claimed the lives of three people. Police say the collision occurred late Sunday on Highway 106 in Mount William, between the Trenton connector and the Granton exit.
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