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Sale of Atlantic Canada's biggest newspaper chain could reduce local content: expert

HALIFAX — An expert who tracks Canada's mainstream media industry says Postmedia's pending purchase of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain is almost certain to result in job cuts and a reduction in local content.
‘Our ancestors are rolling in their graves’: N.S. Black community shaken by shooting

‘Our ancestors are rolling in their graves’: N.S. Black community shaken by shooting

HALIFAX — Members of Nova Scotia's Black community say they are resilient and will rebound after five people were shot over the weekend at a reunion of former residents and their descendants of Africville, a historic neighbourhood in north-end Halifa
After months, Dalhousie University in Halifax dismantles pro-Palestinian encampment

After months, Dalhousie University in Halifax dismantles pro-Palestinian encampment

HALIFAX — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators briefly occupied a building at Halifax's Dalhousie University on Monday, as their encampment that had been on the school's downtown campus since May was dismantled by staff and security.
Newfoundland and Labrador doubles funeral benefits after unclaimed bodies pile up

Newfoundland and Labrador doubles funeral benefits after unclaimed bodies pile up

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Nova Scotia generated $144M surplus last fiscal year; budget predicted $279M deficit

HALIFAX — As the Nova Scotia government announced it ended the last fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $144 million, opposition parties called for changes to spending practices that allow the governing party to approve extra spending without oversi
Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new 'gimmicky' buy local point program

Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new 'gimmicky' buy local point program

HALIFAX — A new provincial program meant to deliver on a campaign promise and encourage residents to buy local that's been called "gimmicky" and "laughably stupid" by opposition leaders has left some shoppers unimpressed.
Five people injured in shooting at Africville park event in Halifax

Five people injured in shooting at Africville park event in Halifax

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax say five people were shot when two men exchanged gunfire near a crowd at an event in Africville Park on Saturday night. Around 10 p.m.
Scientists seeing change in puffins as the tuxedo birds adapt to climate change

Scientists seeing change in puffins as the tuxedo birds adapt to climate change

FREDERICTON — The puffins of Machias Seal Island are feeling the heat. Scientists say there is a link between warming waters and changes in the birds' size and their beaks, as well as fluctuations in reproduction and the survival of chicks.
Farmers markets and business groups feuding with Loblaws after disparaging text ad

Farmers markets and business groups feuding with Loblaws after disparaging text ad

Recent ads from Loblaw Co.
Why does purple dominate in lupin fields? Biology and the bees, says scientist

Why does purple dominate in lupin fields? Biology and the bees, says scientist

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In downtown St. John's, N.L., this summer, motorists have been treated to a rare botanical sight — a plume of pink lupins growing at the heart of a hectic intersection.
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