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Nova Scotia housing officials promise new policy to address conflicts of interest

Nova Scotia housing officials promise new policy to address conflicts of interest

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Housing Department says a new policy will address issues of conflicts of interest highlighted in a recent auditor general's report.
Nova Scotia Liberal Angela Simmonds resigns less than two years after being elected

Nova Scotia Liberal Angela Simmonds resigns less than two years after being elected

HALIFAX — Liberal Angela Simmonds is resigning her seat in the Nova Scotia legislature effective April 1, less than two years after being elected.
Halifax police looking for man expected to testify at William Sandeson murder trial

Halifax police looking for man expected to testify at William Sandeson murder trial

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a man scheduled to appear as a witness in an ongoing murder trial. Halifax Regional Police are requesting the public’s help in finding Pookiel McCabe.
Nova Scotia town joins others in removing the name Cornwallis from municipal property

Nova Scotia town joins others in removing the name Cornwallis from municipal property

LUNENBURG, N.S. — Another community in Nova Scotia has removed the name Cornwallis from municipal property — and the town of Lunenburg is now looking for new names from the public.
Quebec Innu community seeks $2.2B from Hydro-Québec for Churchill Falls destruction

Quebec Innu community seeks $2.2B from Hydro-Québec for Churchill Falls destruction

MONTREAL — A Quebec Innu community is suing Hydro-Québec for $2.2-billion, claiming the Churchill Falls hydroelectric station has destroyed a significant part of its traditional territory.
Former home of Nova Scotia's first Black doctor granted heritage status

Former home of Nova Scotia's first Black doctor granted heritage status

HALIFAX — A home once owned by Nova Scotia's first Black doctor was granted heritage status Tuesday after prominent members of the city's Black community lobbied for its protection.
N.L. police accuse woman of stealing identities to work as nurse in care homes

N.L. police accuse woman of stealing identities to work as nurse in care homes

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A woman is accused of stealing people's identities to work in long-term care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says 43-year-old Lisa Driscoll fraudulently obtained nursing positions in St.
P.E.I. farmers say federal restrictions imposed to manage potato wart went too far

P.E.I. farmers say federal restrictions imposed to manage potato wart went too far

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island potato farmers say a new report on potato wart shows the 2021 decision to halt exports to the United States went too far, and they want remaining restrictions lifted for farms where the soil-borne fungus has not b
Classified, The East Pointers lead East Coast Music Awards nominations with six each

Classified, The East Pointers lead East Coast Music Awards nominations with six each

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia-based rapper Classified and Prince Edward Island pop-folk trio The East Pointers lead the nominations for the 35th East Coast Music Awards, with six each.
Bill passed after emergency debate halts ambulance strike in Newfoundland

Bill passed after emergency debate halts ambulance strike in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Nearly 12 hours after an emergency sitting began in Newfoundland and Labrador's legislature, the government passed a bill that sent striking first responders back to work.
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