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Statistics show there’s been a steady increase in impaired driving charges in Nova Scotia over the last three years.

UPDATE: Dangerous man with firearm in custody after emergency alert issued for Bible Hill, N.S.

A dangerous man with a firearm has been brought into custody after an emergency alert was issued for Bible Hill Friday morning. The alert went out at 9 a.m. on April 19, stating the suspect was in the Hillcrest Avenue area and that they were on foot.

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N.S. justice minister apologizes for saying domestic violence isn’t epidemic

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On Tuesday the Department of Justice issued a press release saying Zimmer would be replaced as the judge overseeing the Desmond inquiry. Minister Brad Johns stated that the Desmond family and the public had been waiting more than five years for answers -- Francis Campbell photo

Pictou County council sets election dates for municipal election

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The proposed tourism marketing levy was a hot topic at the Municipality of Pictou County council on Sept. 5. Angela Capobianco

Switch MOPC interest rates reduced to zero per cent: ‘I think it’s worth the gamble’

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N.S. Teachers Union, province reach ‘agreement in principle’

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Nova Scotia Tories backtrack on decision to not invite teachers union to meeting on school violence

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The entrance to the Cape Breton Highlanders Museum. BARB SWEET/CAPE BRETON POST

Canadian Army Reserves hosting job fair at Sydney's Victoria Park Saturday

SYDNEY — The Canadian Army Reserve is hosting a job fair at Sydney's Victoria Park this weekend. Recruiters are welcoming both full and part-time job seekers to learn about opportunities available with the reserves. The local infantry regiment, the ...

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A guide to Earth Day weekend in Halifax

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A low tide stroll at MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park in Eastern Passge, NS Tuesday April 9, 2024.

TIM KROCHAK PHOTO

Curtain rises on inaugural burlesque festival in Halifax

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Vanessa Buttercup is an organizer for the first Atlantic Burlesque Festival happening in Halifax next month. - Stoo Metz

Gas prices go up several cents overnight in Cape Breton

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Price of gas up 9.8 cents a litre in N.S.

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Conditional sentence imposed on River Ryan man; Cape Breton court report for April 18, 2024

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Stephen Parsons struggled with addiction while living in Norman's Cove.

'That wait list should have been my death sentence': Recovering N.L. addict says waiting months for rehab almost killed him

Stephen Parsons has battled addiction and knows all about what’s available – and what isn't – for people going through the ordeal. Parsons, who was a resident of Norman’s Cove at the time, dealt with addiction while living in rural Newfoundland and ...

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P.E.I. government hired some critical PCH staff, but question of when Summerside hospital's ICU will reopen remains murky

Updated 51 minutes ago |6 min read

Health Minister Mark McLane said the province has hired on internal medicine specialist who is due to begin work at the Prince County Hospital this summer. The province has extended a job offer to another internist. – Stu Neatby

Single-vehicle accident claims life of Grand River, P.E.I., woman

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A 26-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after he fled from police but was eventually caught on Sunday night outside Halifax.

Charlottetown council votes to start heritage process on building against owner’s will

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Gas prices go up in P.E.I. on April 19, 2024

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UPEI student raises concerns about campus accessibility challenges he’s faced for six years

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A man rides a horse along a road near the Armenia-Azerbaijan border outside the village of Kornidzor, Armenia, September 23, 2023.

Azerbaijan says Armenia agrees 'historic' return of four villages

BAKU (Reuters) - Armenia has agreed to return to Azerbaijan four villages situated on their shared border, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada said on Friday. Hajizada posted on X that the four villages had been held by ...

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Italian judge throws out case against migrant NGOs after seven years

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An Italian Coast Guard vessel carrying migrants rescued at sea passes near a tourist boat, on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, Italy, September 18, 2023.

NATO allies pledge additional air defence systems for Kyiv, Stoltenberg says

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German Patriot air defence system units are seen at the Vilnius airport, ahead of a NATO summit, in Vilnius, Lithuania July 10, 2023.

Ukraine needs at least seven Patriot air defence systems, Zelenskiy tells NATO

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DR Congo should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ, says Belgian envoy

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US air safety agency requires more down time for traffic controllers

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Registered occupational therapist Chelsea Surette (left) and registered physiotherapist Maria Wamback are co-owners of the newly opened Acadian Shores Health Centre. TINA COMEAU

'Community helped make this happen': Acadian Shores Health Centre looking to give back through its services

A new health centre in Yarmouth is feeling its community roots. Not only does it feel like it was helped along by the community in starting up and offering the services it does, but it also hopes to become involved in the community. “We are very ...

Updated Mar. 26, 2024 |6 min read

Tories pushing Antigonish consolidation through with amendments

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Housing Minister John Lohr announces a five-year housing plan at One Government Place in Halifax on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. - Francis Campbell

Two people charged with drug and weapons offences in Stellarton, N.S.

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RCMP have laid a third charge in connection to the homicide of Natacha Leroy. CONTRIBUTED

Canadian Army Reserves hosting job fair at Sydney's Victoria Park Saturday

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A guide to Earth Day weekend in Halifax

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'That wait list should have been my death sentence': Recovering N.L. addict says waiting months for rehab almost killed him

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UPDATE: Dangerous man with firearm in custody after emergency alert issued for Bible Hill, N.S.

N.S. justice minister apologizes for saying domestic violence isn’t epidemic

Pictou County council sets election dates for municipal election

Switch MOPC interest rates reduced to zero per cent: ‘I think it’s worth the gamble’

N.S. Teachers Union, province reach ‘agreement in principle’

Nova Scotia Tories backtrack on decision to not invite teachers union to meeting on school violence

Provincial

Canadian Army Reserves hosting job fair at Sydney's Victoria Park Saturday

A guide to Earth Day weekend in Halifax

Curtain rises on inaugural burlesque festival in Halifax

Gas prices go up several cents overnight in Cape Breton

Price of gas up 9.8 cents a litre in N.S.

Conditional sentence imposed on River Ryan man; Cape Breton court report for April 18, 2024

Canada

'That wait list should have been my death sentence': Recovering N.L. addict says waiting months for rehab almost killed him

P.E.I. government hired some critical PCH staff, but question of when Summerside hospital's ICU will reopen remains murky

Single-vehicle accident claims life of Grand River, P.E.I., woman

Charlottetown council votes to start heritage process on building against owner’s will

Gas prices go up in P.E.I. on April 19, 2024

UPEI student raises concerns about campus accessibility challenges he’s faced for six years

World

Azerbaijan says Armenia agrees 'historic' return of four villages

Italian judge throws out case against migrant NGOs after seven years

NATO allies pledge additional air defence systems for Kyiv, Stoltenberg says

Ukraine needs at least seven Patriot air defence systems, Zelenskiy tells NATO

DR Congo should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ, says Belgian envoy

US air safety agency requires more down time for traffic controllers

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'Community helped make this happen': Acadian Shores Health Centre looking to give back through its services

Tories pushing Antigonish consolidation through with amendments

Two people charged with drug and weapons offences in Stellarton, N.S.

Canadian Army Reserves hosting job fair at Sydney's Victoria Park Saturday

A guide to Earth Day weekend in Halifax

'That wait list should have been my death sentence': Recovering N.L. addict says waiting months for rehab almost killed him

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