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Beloved sportscaster Bob Cole remembered for grit, talent and the 'gleam in his eye'

Beloved sportscaster Bob Cole remembered for grit, talent and the 'gleam in his eye'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The classic "Hockey Night in Canada" theme song resounded through a St. John's, N.L.
New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official Languages Act: report

New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official Languages Act: report

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's virtual health-care service is violating provincial law by failing to consistently provide services in French, the province's official languages commissioner says.
Three people arrested in Nova Scotia after search of suspected elver holding facility

Three people arrested in Nova Scotia after search of suspected elver holding facility

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department says it arrested three people after executing a search warrant at a suspected holding facility for baby eels in southwestern Nova Scotia.
New Brunswick town's mayor defends policy that prohibits Pride banners on lampposts

New Brunswick town's mayor defends policy that prohibits Pride banners on lampposts

A New Brunswick mayor is defending her town’s new policy that will prohibit Pride banners from being displayed on lampposts in the community — a move a local LGBTQ group says sends a harmful message. During a council meeting Tuesday, Woodstock, N.B.
Nova Scotia premier criticized for travelling to Spain, U.S. without notifying public

Nova Scotia premier criticized for travelling to Spain, U.S. without notifying public

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is drawing opposition criticism over a recent trade mission to Spain that his office didn’t announce publicly.
Halifax's Neon Dreams captures album of the year at East Coast Music Awards

Halifax's Neon Dreams captures album of the year at East Coast Music Awards

CHARLOTTETOWN — Halifax-based alt-pop duo Neon Dreams has won album of the year at the 2024 East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown.
Two more women file suits alleging sexual assault by Newfoundland police officer

Two more women file suits alleging sexual assault by Newfoundland police officer

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two more women have filed lawsuits alleging they were sexually assaulted by an on-duty member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary who offered them rides home from a night of drinking.
Nova Scotia to keep requirement for motor vehicle safety inspections following review

Nova Scotia to keep requirement for motor vehicle safety inspections following review

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s public works minister says that after a review by her department, the province will be keeping its current motor vehicle inspection requirement in place.
Cape Breton man pleads guilty to possessing police clothing, hats and gear

Cape Breton man pleads guilty to possessing police clothing, hats and gear

SYDNEY, N.S. — A Cape Breton man who had a collection of police uniforms, patches and hats has pleaded guilty to a charge under the province's Police Identity Management Act.
Fourth teen charged in stabbing death of 16-year-old Halifax student

Fourth teen charged in stabbing death of 16-year-old Halifax student

HALIFAX — A fourth teen is facing a charge of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old Halifax high school student.
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