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Vinyl fans eager for first pick at 98-year-old Newfoundland radio station's sale

Vinyl fans eager for first pick at 98-year-old Newfoundland radio station's sale

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Record collectors in Newfoundland will have a chance Saturday to paw through selections from the vast vinyl library belonging to 98-year-old radio station VOWR.
Floodlights shining into homes of quiet Newfoundland neighbourhood suddenly shut off

Floodlights shining into homes of quiet Newfoundland neighbourhood suddenly shut off

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Residents of a historic fishing neighbourhood in St. John's are cautiously relieved after a pair of floodlights that had been shining into homes since last May suddenly shut off.
Milk prices in New Brunswick set to increase four cents per litre starting Feb. 1

Milk prices in New Brunswick set to increase four cents per litre starting Feb. 1

FREDERICTON — Milk prices in New Brunswick are set to increase by four cents per litre starting Wednesday.
Atlantic Canada needs health-care funding based on need, not population: Green Party

Atlantic Canada needs health-care funding based on need, not population: Green Party

FREDERICTON — The Green Party is calling on the federal government to fund health care in Atlantic Canada in keeping with the needs of residents, not based on the share of the region's population.
Halifax sees highest year-over-year rent increase for a Canadian city, says CMHC

Halifax sees highest year-over-year rent increase for a Canadian city, says CMHC

HALIFAX — With the average rent up 9.3 per cent, Halifax has had the highest year-over-year spike in the country for residential rental costs, says Canada's national housing agency.
United States tourist suing over 2017 fall at historic Nova Scotia lighthouse

United States tourist suing over 2017 fall at historic Nova Scotia lighthouse

HALIFAX — An American tourist who alleges she was injured in a fall at Nova Scotia’s historic Five Islands Lighthouse in July 2017 can proceed with her lawsuit, a Nova Scotia judge has ruled.
Quebec speaks out about New Brunswick's 'very worrying' French immersion reforms

Quebec speaks out about New Brunswick's 'very worrying' French immersion reforms

LAVAL, Que. — The Quebec government says it is worried about the future of the French language in New Brunswick and is looking at what actions it can take.
Doctor shortage driving people away from Newfoundland town known for growth

Doctor shortage driving people away from Newfoundland town known for growth

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A doctor shortage is threatening to undo years of work turning the Newfoundland town of Bonavista into an internationally lauded example of rural growth and development, the community’s mayor says.
N.B. health workers launch abortion care network on Morgentaler anniversary

N.B. health workers launch abortion care network on Morgentaler anniversary

FREDERICTON — Health-care providers in New Brunswick are launching a new abortion services network ahead of Saturday's 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Morgentaler decision.
Chorus of criticism against N.B.'s proposed reform to French immersion school program

Chorus of criticism against N.B.'s proposed reform to French immersion school program

FREDERICTON — Teachers and parents gathered in Fredericton to make their voices heard opposing the New Brunswick government's plan to reform the French immersion program in schools by the fall.
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