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Nova Scotia spaceport on track for first small-scale test launch, says CEO

Nova Scotia spaceport on track for first small-scale test launch, says CEO

HALIFAX — The man behind Canada’s first commercial spaceport says the facility in northeastern Nova Scotia could see its first suborbital test launch sometime early this summer.
Community rallies behind bid to preserve home of Nova Scotia's first Black doctor

Community rallies behind bid to preserve home of Nova Scotia's first Black doctor

HALIFAX — Prominent members of Nova Scotia's Black community are supporting a bid to protect the Halifax home and clinic of the late Clement Ligoure, the province's first Black doctor and an unsung hero of the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
Sunwing cancels some regular flights from Halifax, Moncton and Fredericton

Sunwing cancels some regular flights from Halifax, Moncton and Fredericton

HALIFAX — Sunwing airlines has reduced its flight schedules from three airports in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Ambulance strike a 'paramount concern' for mayor as Newfoundland digs out of storm

Ambulance strike a 'paramount concern' for mayor as Newfoundland digs out of storm

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People in parts of Eastern Newfoundland got a good workout Sunday morning shoveling out from knee-deep snow.
Newfoundland and Labrador to hold emergency debate about ongoing ambulance strike

Newfoundland and Labrador to hold emergency debate about ongoing ambulance strike

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador called Saturday for an emergency debate about an ongoing ambulance strike which some mayors say is already affecting patients.
Opposition parties decry secrecy, worry for residents as N.B. care homes to close

Opposition parties decry secrecy, worry for residents as N.B. care homes to close

FREDERICTON — The impending closure of two New Brunswick special care homes announced this week by the province is sparking fears that vulnerable residents will be moved away and face a lonely winter far from their families.
New trial ordered for man acquitted in 2019 hit-and-run death of girl in Cape Breton

New trial ordered for man acquitted in 2019 hit-and-run death of girl in Cape Breton

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's highest court has ordered a new trial for a Cape Breton man accused of impaired driving, reckless driving causing death and leaving the scene of a collision that killed a 10-year-old girl.
Man in eastern Newfoundland arrested for pulling down disputed floodlights: police

Man in eastern Newfoundland arrested for pulling down disputed floodlights: police

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A man in Newfoundland has been arrested for damaging floodlights at the centre of a dispute in a historic fishing village on the St. John's waterfront.
Workers for seven private ambulances services across Newfoundland walk off job

Workers for seven private ambulances services across Newfoundland walk off job

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Workers with seven private ambulance services owned by a single employer across the island of Newfoundland have walked off the job.
Ottawa paves the way for commercial space launches from within Canada

Ottawa paves the way for commercial space launches from within Canada

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Ottawa is hoping to capitalize on the country's vast geography and space expertise to lure in companies that want to launch commercial space flights from Canadian soil.
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