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Mould halts in-person visits at Newfoundland's notorious, rodent-infested jail

Mould halts in-person visits at Newfoundland's notorious, rodent-infested jail

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In-person visits have been cancelled at Newfoundland's crumbling, Dickens-era jail because of what inmates describe as an extensive spread of black mould.
Newfoundland RCMP say phone service resumed for 911 service, detachments

Newfoundland RCMP say phone service resumed for 911 service, detachments

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — RCMP in Newfoundland say phone service has been restored for police detachments and the province's 911 service.
Halifax court hears closing arguments in murder retrial of Randy Riley

Halifax court hears closing arguments in murder retrial of Randy Riley

HALIFAX — Differing views on the credibility of a key Crown witness were heard Tuesday in the retrial of a man accused of murdering a pizza delivery man in a Halifax suburb 13 years ago.
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This story is no longer available on wire

HALIFAX — This story is no longer available. The Canadian Press
N.S. opposition parties are calling for urgent action to address energy poverty

N.S. opposition parties are calling for urgent action to address energy poverty

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia advocacy groups and opposition parties are calling on the government to subsidize power bills and energy efficiency upgrades for residents struggling with the rising cost of living.
Two men face assault charges after large student party in Halifax neighbourhood

Two men face assault charges after large student party in Halifax neighbourhood

Halifax police say two people face assault charges in connection with a large student party Sunday in a neighbourhood near Dalhousie University.
High-dose flu vaccine available now in N.S., updated COVID-19 shot later this month

High-dose flu vaccine available now in N.S., updated COVID-19 shot later this month

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is beginning to roll out its vaccines for influenza and COVID-19, as the province sees virus activity that is well below what was seen at the height of the pandemic. Dr.
Seven years after youth centre attacks, security fears of the time partially released

Seven years after youth centre attacks, security fears of the time partially released

HALIFAX — After seven years and an access-to-information battle that has moved to the courts, the Nova Scotia government has released some details of the security fears staff identified after violence broke out at a provincial youth detention facilit
Chief of staff to N.B. Opposition leader quits ahead of possible snap election call

Chief of staff to N.B. Opposition leader quits ahead of possible snap election call

FREDERICTON — The chief of staff to New Brunswick Liberal Leader Susan Holt has resigned as speculation rises about an early election call. A statement from the official Opposition says Alaina Lockhart's last day was Friday.
Halifax police say arrests made following 'unsanctioned student gathering'

Halifax police say arrests made following 'unsanctioned student gathering'

HALIFAX — Police say they've made arrests and issued summary offence tickets after an "unsanctioned student gathering" in Halifax.
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