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Newfoundland woman was 'living in fear' in a for-profit shelter. She was killed there

Newfoundland woman was 'living in fear' in a for-profit shelter. She was killed there

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Rayna Dove kept careful notes about her attempts to move out of the shelter in downtown St. John's, N.L., where her mother says she was "living in fear." On Dec. 27, 2021, Dove's fears came true.
Historic sawmill and sawmill museum in southwestern N.S. destroyed in weekend blaze

Historic sawmill and sawmill museum in southwestern N.S. destroyed in weekend blaze

METEGHAN, N.S. — A historic sawmill and museum in southwestern Nova Scotia has been destroyed by a weekend fire.
Navy ship pays tribute to Cape Breton soldier who died in Afghanistan

Navy ship pays tribute to Cape Breton soldier who died in Afghanistan

GLACE BAY, N.S. — The crew of a Halifax-based Royal Canadian Navy ship is formally honouring the memory of a soldier from Cape Breton who died in Afghanistan nearly 14 years ago. Sgt. Jimmy MacNeil of Glace Bay, N.S.
Conservation group, some fishers question redfish quota in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Conservation group, some fishers question redfish quota in Gulf of St. Lawrence

HALIFAX — Following a decades-long moratorium on redfish, East Coast fishers are expected to begin harvesting the distinctive reddish-orange colored species later this month in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
N.B. legislature wraps up before election with tense exchanges and emotional speeches

N.B. legislature wraps up before election with tense exchanges and emotional speeches

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick legislature wrapped up its work on Friday for what was expected to be the last time before the provincial election, with campaign-style statements from party leaders offering a taste of what's to come in the weeks and
N.L. launching disability benefit to top up federal program and create basic income

N.L. launching disability benefit to top up federal program and create basic income

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a disability benefit that will top up the federal government's recently announced aid program.
Mi'kmaq First Nation to become majority owner of two shipyards in Nova Scotia

Mi'kmaq First Nation to become majority owner of two shipyards in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — A First Nation in Nova Scotia is purchasing two shipyards in the province, saying the acquisitions will position the band to compete for federal contracts, including those from the Defence Department.
N.S. judge says complaint about pressure to share vaccine status improperly dismissed

N.S. judge says complaint about pressure to share vaccine status improperly dismissed

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia provincial court judge who says her rights were violated when her employer asked for her vaccine status wants her complaint against the court's former top judge revived.
N.B. premier criticized for spilling news about upcoming visit by French president

N.B. premier criticized for spilling news about upcoming visit by French president

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is facing heat from the Opposition after boasting that an upcoming visit to the province by the French president is due to the tourism minister's trip to France.
Charges stayed against pair accused of harassing N.S. medical officer during pandemic

Charges stayed against pair accused of harassing N.S. medical officer during pandemic

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge has dismissed charges against two people accused of harassing the province's chief medical officer during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the case took too long to get to trial.
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