Canada is dropping 25 percent tariffs on American goods under the free-trade agreement. The move follows a discussion between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday. The U.S. committed to not enforcing tariffs on Canadian exports under the agreement. Carney says our...
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by Alex AllanTwenty new generalist care beds have been added to New Brunswick’s long-term care system. They are intended for residents who need daily assistance but do not require full-time nursing care, according to a government release. The new beds are part of a facility expansion at Meadow Valley Manor...
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by NewsA welcome home celebration for a PWHL champion. Mae Batherson is bringing the Walter Cup to the RBC Centre in Dartmouth Saturday for a meet-and-greet. The Nova Scotian was part of the Minnesota Frost’s championship team, she had three assists in 25 games. The younger sister of Ottawa Senators...
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A perfect start to the Canada Games for Nova Scotia’s women’s baseball team. They are 4-0 so far in St. John’s, with wins over Saskatchewan, PEI, Manitoba and New Brunswick. They’ll play Alberta in the semifinal on Saturday at 2:30, the medal games take place on Sunday. Nova Scotia features...
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by Tim DavidsonLots of work is taking place at the Moncrief Construction Sports Center. The slab was poured earlier this week for the ice surface at the Thistle Rink. Next week, contruction will resume on lobby renovation project. Due to the work, entrances to the building will be changed. The west entrace of...
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by NewsFour men have been charged after a home invasion in Digby. It happened Monday around 5:30 p.m. on Carlton Street. RCMP say the men broke in, one of them had a firearm. A 64-year-old inside the home was assaulted, he suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Three men were arrested at the...
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by Brad PerryA 15-year-old boy has died after a collision between a motorcycle and a large truck in Rothesay. Kennebecasis regional police said it happened on French Village Road just before 4 p.m. Tuesday. Insp. Mary Henderson told our newsroom on Friday that the teen, who was driving the motorcycle, died...
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The faculty association has voted to reject Dalhousie University’s final offer. Voting opened one week ago, and according to media reports, 93.4 per cent of union members participated Thursday night, with 82.7 per cent rejecting the university board of governor’s offer. Conciliation talks...
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by Tara ClowA boil water order for parts of Dieppe has now been lifted. A water main break forced the order earlier this week for residents living from 2135 to 2685 Amirault, at 16 and 19 Léonide, as well as all residents of André, Bayview, Carter, Dover, Florida, Freda, Jessica, J.F. Bourgeois, Joanne,...
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by Alex AllanThe Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has officially accepted its sixth and final Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV). His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Robert Hampton Gray was handed over on Thursday at Halifax Shipyard. The ship is named after a Canadian naval officer who was posthumously...
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