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Lisa Lachance, the NDP representative for Halifax Citacel-Sable Island, comments on the provincial government's Future of Nova Scotia's Coastline plan at One Government Place in Halifax on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. - Francis Campbell

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

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union will get a seat at the table, after all. The Tories have walked back their controversial decision to exclude the union from appearing as witnesses at an upcoming public accounts committee meeting on violence in ...

Updated 5 hours ago |3 min read

‘There’s nothing like a phone call,’ says Red Cross volunteer who provides emotional support through Friendly Calls program

Updated 7 hours ago |4 min read

Christine McLean talks to a caller in need.

Man now charged with N.S. murder 'graduated' from Wellness Court in 2020 after stabbing Mountie

Updated 29 minutes ago |6 min read

Pamela Williams, chief justice of the provincial and family courts of Nova Scotia, was a strong advocate for the new drug court that will sit in Kentville. She was on hand for Wednesday's announcement./l*30*

Pictou County 2024 Volunteer of the Year celebrated: ‘I’m quite humbled by the honour’

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New Glasgow Police investigate single motor vehicle collision

Updated 9 hours ago |1 min read

Property tax rates reduced in Municipality of Shelburne's $9.5 million operating budget

Updated 10 hours ago |5 min read

Opinion

Tim German's "Dark Angel" — 760k and still delivering

Tim German and his 2017 Hyundai Elantra have made a lot of trips around the Maritimes delivering blood products over the last seven years. And he shares his thoughts about his car, his work and how he has kept his car going long enough to "circle the ...

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TINA COMEAU: My tears and disappointment when people laugh about drug addiction

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This is me, Tina Comeau, sitting in my car with uncontrollable tears nearly every time I've gone grocery shopping since my son Justin, 21, died after a lengthy battle with addiction. Is this funny? TINA COMEAU

LETTER: Discussion regarding proposed Cape Breton monument continues

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An artist's rendering of plans for the proposed Never Forgotten National Memorial monument. CONTRIBUTED/NEVER FORGOTTEN NATIONAL MEMORIAL

LETTER: Whitney Pier pitched as new library location

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GWYNNE DYER: A look at India's election

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BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Really up a tree

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Business

Prices at the Pumps: An up and down week at the pumps

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Lack of investment is a 'big part' of Canada's productivity slowdown — and it could get worse

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"Our lagging productivity and stalled GDP growth mean Canadians are becoming collectively poorer and working harder to just remain where they are today," Perrin Beatty, chief executive of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, said following the release of budget 2024.

N.S. wants details on Ottawa’s budget promises, finance minister worried about growing federal debt

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Finance Minister Allan MacMaster answers questions from reporters about the provincial budget at One Government Place on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Ryan Taplin - The Chronicle Herald

HALIFAX RETALES: Danielle Latour tapping the Korean rice beverage market

Updated Apr. 15, 2024 |3 min read

Crab deal will pay dividends this year and pave way for longer-term stability, says union president

Updated 17 hours ago |7 min read

Cultural care: New long-term care facility opens in Eskasoni

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Lifestyles

Moncton Airport introduces hidden disabilities sunflower lanyard initiative

The Greater Moncton Roméo Leblanc International Airport (YQM), in a move to support accessibility, is taking part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. The program offers a discreet means to communicate non-visible disabilities or ...

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Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake cuttin' and struttin' into Newfoundland

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WWE Hall of Famer Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake is bringing tales from his latest autobiography "Struttin' & Cuttin'" with five intimate shows across Newfoundland in April. - Contributed

Independent Jewish Voices chapter launches in Cape Breton, joins forces with Freedom Palestine Unama'ki group

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A group of supporters calling for the end the bombing of the Gaza Strip by Israel brave the high winds and periods of heavy rain during their weekly Saturday rally along Prince Street in Sydney on April 13. CONTRIBUTED

ERIN SULLEY: Have you seen the viral yogurt clusters? You’ll be drooling over these delicious chocolate strawberry treats

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ROSANNE BURKE: Join an advisory committee of lived experience at the Alzheimer Society

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Cape Breton Community Calendar events for April 18-24

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Sports

Jim Midgley was the head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads in 2017-18. - Halifax Mooseheads

Mooseheads fire head coach Jim Midgley and assistant coach Liam Heelis

Jim Midgley is out again as head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads. The QMJHL team announced his dismissal on Tuesday, along with assistant coach Liam Heelis. Assistant coach Brad MacKenzie will remain with the team. "After lengthy discussions with ...

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Sidney Crosby on Penguins' state of affairs: 'We need some help'

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Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby prepares his stick before a face-off during Monday's game against the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. - Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

BASKETBALL: St. F.X.'s Reddick, Thomas and Dal's Christie get pro opportunities

Updated Apr. 15, 2024 |4 min read

Trevor Reddick’s nephew Dondre Reddick is the newest family star athlete suiting up for X-Men’s basketball. Dondre and his teammates went to the national final recently before falling to the Carleton University Ravens. File

‘We were very unlucky not to get a point out of this’ – Wanderers lose 1-0 in season opener at Pacific FC

Updated Apr. 14, 2024 |4 min read

Missing a bone in her arm, Katie Pegg is a shot put champion, possible Paris Paralympian

Updated Apr. 12, 2024 |9 min read

Sidney Crosby hitting new career heights while making miracles for Penguins

Updated Apr. 12, 2024 |5 min read

Communities

Despite inflationary pressures, Berwick, N.S., able to reduce tax rate

The tax rates will be lower, but Berwick residents and business owners could pay more due to increases in assessments this fiscal year, says Mayor Don Clarke. Town council approved the operating and capital budgets for the 2024-25 fiscal year and set ...

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'It's a form of discrimination they live with every day': Activists speak out on lack of non-state torture laws during House of Commons meeting

Updated 13 hours ago |7 min read

Jeanne Sarson, left, and Linda MacDonald are the co-founders of Persons Against Non-State Torture. They explain torture as a bird strapped to a cage by an invisible length of string. While torture victims may be able to fly out of their cage momentarily, they are limited in how far they can go, and they ultimately must return to the cage. Brendyn Creamer

Man now charged with N.S. murder 'graduated' from Wellness Court in 2020 after stabbing Mountie

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Pictou County 2024 Volunteer of the Year celebrated: ‘I’m quite humbled by the honour’

Updated 8 hours ago |7 min read

New Glasgow Police investigate single motor vehicle collision

Updated 9 hours ago |1 min read

TINA COMEAU: My tears and disappointment when people laugh about drug addiction

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Canada

Prosecutor Deidre Badcock (left) and defence lawyers Rosellen Sullivan and Jerome Kennedy in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court Monday.

Lawyer’s sexual assault trial in St. John's turns once again to allegations against police officer

Robert Regular’s sexual assault trial continued in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court in St. John’s Wednesday with testimony from police officers and a heated exchange involving the Crown and defence. Defence lawyers Jerome Kennedy and Rosellen ...

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N.L. Tories demand travel nurse cost breakdown

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The House of Assembly during question period, as seen from the press gallery. Juanita Mercer file photo • The Telegram

Royal Canadian Navy leadership covered up for serial sexual offender, Commons committee hears

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The downtown Ottawa headquarters of the Department of National Defence on Colonel By Drive.

Police investigating after racial slurs deface Harvest House in Woodstock, N.B.

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'It's a form of discrimination they live with every day': Activists speak out on lack of non-state torture laws during House of Commons meeting

Updated 13 hours ago |7 min read

Two youths arrested for allegedly assaulting man with chemical irritants in Saint John

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World

Members of the media take footage of a Chinese Coast Guard vessel blocking a Philippine Coast Guard vessel on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, March 5, 2024.

Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a "sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to "reflect upon its own actions" in the South China Sea. "The source of ...

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Sydney's Bondi Westfield mall reopens for tributes after fatal stabbings

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People attend Community Reflection Day at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre as it re-opens to the public for the first time after the stabbing attacks which killed several people at the shopping centre, in Sydney, Australia, April 18, 2024.

Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker

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Police arrive outside the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church and are greeted by a clergyman after a knife attack took place during a service on Monday night, in Wakeley, Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2024.

Prince William returns to public duties after wife Kate's cancer revelation

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UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza

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EU to widen Iran sanctions, including drones, missiles -statement

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Man now charged with N.S. murder 'graduated' from Wellness Court in 2020 after stabbing Mountie

Independent Jewish Voices chapter launches in Cape Breton, joins forces with Freedom Palestine Unama'ki group

TINA COMEAU: My tears and disappointment when people laugh about drug addiction

N.S. wants details on Ottawa’s budget promises, finance minister worried about growing federal debt

Unhoused Halifax residents find out protecting property not easy

Pictou County 2024 Volunteer of the Year celebrated: ‘I’m quite humbled by the honour’

Local

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

‘There’s nothing like a phone call,’ says Red Cross volunteer who provides emotional support through Friendly Calls program

Man now charged with N.S. murder 'graduated' from Wellness Court in 2020 after stabbing Mountie

Pictou County 2024 Volunteer of the Year celebrated: ‘I’m quite humbled by the honour’

New Glasgow Police investigate single motor vehicle collision

Property tax rates reduced in Municipality of Shelburne's $9.5 million operating budget

Opinion

Tim German's "Dark Angel" — 760k and still delivering

TINA COMEAU: My tears and disappointment when people laugh about drug addiction

LETTER: Discussion regarding proposed Cape Breton monument continues

LETTER: Whitney Pier pitched as new library location

GWYNNE DYER: A look at India's election

BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Really up a tree

Business

Prices at the Pumps: An up and down week at the pumps

Lack of investment is a 'big part' of Canada's productivity slowdown — and it could get worse

N.S. wants details on Ottawa’s budget promises, finance minister worried about growing federal debt

HALIFAX RETALES: Danielle Latour tapping the Korean rice beverage market

Crab deal will pay dividends this year and pave way for longer-term stability, says union president

Cultural care: New long-term care facility opens in Eskasoni

Lifestyles

Moncton Airport introduces hidden disabilities sunflower lanyard initiative

Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake cuttin' and struttin' into Newfoundland

Independent Jewish Voices chapter launches in Cape Breton, joins forces with Freedom Palestine Unama'ki group

ERIN SULLEY: Have you seen the viral yogurt clusters? You’ll be drooling over these delicious chocolate strawberry treats

ROSANNE BURKE: Join an advisory committee of lived experience at the Alzheimer Society

Cape Breton Community Calendar events for April 18-24

Sports

Mooseheads fire head coach Jim Midgley and assistant coach Liam Heelis

Sidney Crosby on Penguins' state of affairs: 'We need some help'

BASKETBALL: St. F.X.'s Reddick, Thomas and Dal's Christie get pro opportunities

‘We were very unlucky not to get a point out of this’ – Wanderers lose 1-0 in season opener at Pacific FC

Missing a bone in her arm, Katie Pegg is a shot put champion, possible Paris Paralympian

Sidney Crosby hitting new career heights while making miracles for Penguins

Communities

Despite inflationary pressures, Berwick, N.S., able to reduce tax rate

'It's a form of discrimination they live with every day': Activists speak out on lack of non-state torture laws during House of Commons meeting

Man now charged with N.S. murder 'graduated' from Wellness Court in 2020 after stabbing Mountie

Pictou County 2024 Volunteer of the Year celebrated: ‘I’m quite humbled by the honour’

New Glasgow Police investigate single motor vehicle collision

TINA COMEAU: My tears and disappointment when people laugh about drug addiction

Canada

Lawyer’s sexual assault trial in St. John's turns once again to allegations against police officer

N.L. Tories demand travel nurse cost breakdown

Royal Canadian Navy leadership covered up for serial sexual offender, Commons committee hears

Police investigating after racial slurs deface Harvest House in Woodstock, N.B.

'It's a form of discrimination they live with every day': Activists speak out on lack of non-state torture laws during House of Commons meeting

Two youths arrested for allegedly assaulting man with chemical irritants in Saint John

World

Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'

Sydney's Bondi Westfield mall reopens for tributes after fatal stabbings

Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker

Prince William returns to public duties after wife Kate's cancer revelation

UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza

EU to widen Iran sanctions, including drones, missiles -statement

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