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Canadian woman's body found in building that collapsed during earthquake in Turkey

Canadian woman's body found in building that collapsed during earthquake in Turkey

HALIFAX — The body of a Canadian woman who was visiting Turkey has been found in the rubble of a building that collapsed on Feb. 6. during the earthquake that has devastated that country.
Nova Scotia will not meet its pledge to reduce surgical backlog by February

Nova Scotia will not meet its pledge to reduce surgical backlog by February

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has failed to meet its self-imposed deadline of significantly reducing the surgical backlog by February 2023, with 9,500 more people on the wait-list than targeted.
Turkish excavators search in rubble where Canadian woman last heard from

Turkish excavators search in rubble where Canadian woman last heard from

HALIFAX — Excavation equipment started moving rubble Monday at the scene of destruction where a Canadian woman was last heard from during a massive earthquake in Turkey, her brother said. The Feb.
Ex-drug dealer contradicts testimony of former Halifax student accused of murder

Ex-drug dealer contradicts testimony of former Halifax student accused of murder

HALIFAX — An ex-drug dealer is challenging a key claim made by a former Dalhousie University medical student on trial for killing a fellow student.
After more than five years, inquiry into Innu children in care begins in Labrador

After more than five years, inquiry into Innu children in care begins in Labrador

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. — After a wait of almost six years, an inquiry into the treatment of Innu youth in provincial government care began Monday with a message of hope from a respected elder.
New Brunswick health authority boasts about improvements in hospital services

New Brunswick health authority boasts about improvements in hospital services

FREDERICTON — The president of one of New Brunswick's two major health authorities says staff recruitment and retention is the biggest concern faced by the organization.
Winter storm warnings cover parts of Atlantic Canada for Monday and Tuesday

Winter storm warnings cover parts of Atlantic Canada for Monday and Tuesday

FREDERICTON — More winter storm warnings and special weather statements are in effect for parts of Atlantic Canada.
Nova Scotia pulls ahead in Atlantic Canadian race to supply Germany with green energy

Nova Scotia pulls ahead in Atlantic Canadian race to supply Germany with green energy

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — A massive hydrogen and ammonia plant has been approved in Cape Breton, giving Nova Scotia a leg up in an Atlantic Canadian race to develop green energy for eager German buyers.
Striking faculty reach tentative deal with Memorial University of N.L. administration

Striking faculty reach tentative deal with Memorial University of N.L. administration

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Striking faculty have reached a tentative agreement with the administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Growers say it'll be years before N.S. vineyards recover from 'devastating' cold snap

Growers say it'll be years before N.S. vineyards recover from 'devastating' cold snap

HALIFAX — Grape growers say it will take years for Nova Scotia vineyards to recover from the recent cold snap that destroyed more than 95 per cent of some of the most prized varieties of grapes.
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