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Indigenous group protests plan to expand maple syrup industry in New Brunswick

Indigenous group protests plan to expand maple syrup industry in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — A group of First Nations in New Brunswick is accusing the provincial government of failing to consult them about a plan to expand the amount of Crown land available for maple syrup production. The Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn in Eel Ground, N.
New Brunswick's child and youth advocate to review changes to LGBTQ policy in schools

New Brunswick's child and youth advocate to review changes to LGBTQ policy in schools

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's child and youth advocate has called for written submissions from the public as he reviews the changes made to the province's policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Mechanical glitch again stalls ferry service that links Nova Scotia with P.E.I.

Mechanical glitch again stalls ferry service that links Nova Scotia with P.E.I.

CHARLOTTETOWN — The company that operates the ferry service that links Nova Scotia with eastern Prince Edward Island says the MV Confederation -- the only ferry serving that route -- was pulled from service today because of a mechanical breakdown tha
Royal Canadian Navy ships leave Halifax to join NATO in Baltic mission

Royal Canadian Navy ships leave Halifax to join NATO in Baltic mission

HALIFAX — Two Royal Canadian Navy warships sailed out of Halifax harbour Monday, bound for the Baltic region where they will join a NATO mission aimed at deterring Russian aggression.
"A preoccupation with failure." Why the Titan submersible was doomed from the start

"A preoccupation with failure." Why the Titan submersible was doomed from the start

HALIFAX — The company behind the submersible that imploded during a recent dive to the Titanic ignored key principles that guide organizations working in high-risk environments, experts in emergency management say.
Treating prior abuse of N.S. men who commit domestic violence key to controlling rage

Treating prior abuse of N.S. men who commit domestic violence key to controlling rage

HALIFAX — The man in his 60s looks down for a moment at his dining room table, and then tries to explain how a shameful moment of violence was also the beginning of a healing journey.
U.S.-based remote vehicle operator gives timeline of Titan recovery off Newfoundland

U.S.-based remote vehicle operator gives timeline of Titan recovery off Newfoundland

EAST AURORA, N.Y. — The owner of a remotely operated vehicle that recovered pieces of the Titan submersible from the depths of the North Atlantic last week says his ROV found debris from the doomed vessel shortly after reaching the search site.
Rain warnings issued for P.E.I., New Brunswick and Nova Scotia: Environment Canada

Rain warnings issued for P.E.I., New Brunswick and Nova Scotia: Environment Canada

HALIFAX — Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for P.E.I., southern New Brunswick and northern Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia man killed in single-vehicle crash west of Digby: RCMP

Nova Scotia man killed in single-vehicle crash west of Digby: RCMP

CENTRAL GROVE, N.S. — Police in western Nova Scotia are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a man from Scotch Village.
Tentative contract deal reached with registered nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador

Tentative contract deal reached with registered nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative collective agreement with the union that represents the province's registered nurses.
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