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Canada's Katie Vincent wins sprint canoe gold, breaks national medal record

PARIS — Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has won her second medal at the Paris Olympics, capturing gold in the women's single 200-metre final Saturday. The 28-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., finished in 44.
Court approves Postmedia bid for insolvent Atlantic newspaper chain

Court approves Postmedia bid for insolvent Atlantic newspaper chain

HALIFAX — Postmedia Network Inc. has won court approval for its bid to buy Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain, but the company says the acquisition will lead to job cuts.
Halifax developing code of conduct for residents of designated homeless encampments

Halifax developing code of conduct for residents of designated homeless encampments

HALIFAX — Halifax Regional Municipality is developing a code of conduct for people sleeping rough at city-designated homeless encampments, many of which are growing far beyond their stated capacity.
Investigators need more evidence to lay charges in 2023 Halifax wildfire: minister

Investigators need more evidence to lay charges in 2023 Halifax wildfire: minister

HALIFAX — More than one year after a wildfire ravaged a Halifax suburb, Nova Scotia Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton is appealing for the public’s help with an investigation he says has stalled.
One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

HALIFAX — Residents of small communities across Canada are finding creative ways of getting around Facebook's news blackout to share updates about dangerous weather events, but they say it's still tough to get information to people quickly on the pla
As Europe reviews its rules on seal products, Canada calls for easing of restrictions

As Europe reviews its rules on seal products, Canada calls for easing of restrictions

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is calling on the European Union to ease restrictions on seal products as member states review trade regulations.
N.S. swordfish harpoon fleet urged to bring tourists aboard to boost troubled sector

N.S. swordfish harpoon fleet urged to bring tourists aboard to boost troubled sector

HALIFAX — An environmental group says Nova Scotia’s commercial swordfish fleet could generate millions in added revenue by bringing tourists along for fishing trips and using different gear.
Nova Scotia judge to decide fate of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain

Nova Scotia judge to decide fate of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge is expected to decide Thursday whether to approve Postmedia's $1-million bid to acquire Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain.
Another entangled North Atlantic right whale spotted off New Brunswick

Another entangled North Atlantic right whale spotted off New Brunswick

SHIPPAGAN, N.B. — Observers have spotted an endangered North Atlantic right whale entangled in fishing gear in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence for the second time in seven days.
Lawsuit launched by family of Indigenous woman in N.S. claims negligence in her death

Lawsuit launched by family of Indigenous woman in N.S. claims negligence in her death

HALIFAX — The mother of an Indigenous woman who died in hospital with fungal meningitis says her daughter's race may have played a role in the allegedly negligent medical treatment she received.
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