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N.B. youth placed on terrorism peace bond
Posted 19 February 2026

N.B. youth placed on terrorism peace bond

A youth allegedly involved in terrorist activities of the 764 Network has been placed on a terrorism peace bond. Late last year, the RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region’s National Security Enforcement Section (ER NSES) in New Brunswick began an investigation into a youth who was an active...

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Port Hawkesbury welcomes more housing solutions
Posted 19 February 2026

Port Hawkesbury welcomes more housing solutions

Over 80 Port Hawkesbury residents shared their excitement and applause for more homes on the horizon. The room was filled with support at a public hearing for a 55-unit housing community proposed where the old arena and Lion’s Club were on MacQuarrie Drive. Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton shared...

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Former Prince Andrew arrested for suspicious activity linked to Jeffery Epstein
Posted 19 February 2026

Former Prince Andrew arrested for suspicious activity linked to Jeffery Epstein

UK police have arrested former Prince Andrew over suspicious criminal activity linked to the Epstein files. According to multiple reports, the arrest comes after accusations that he shared confidential information while serving in public office. More to come…

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Gun shots fired in Beaver Bank, police investigating
Posted 19 February 2026

Gun shots fired in Beaver Bank, police investigating

Halifax police are investigating reports of gunfire in the Beaver Bank area early this morning. Officers were called to the scene around Trinity Lane, where the street remains closed as the investigation continues. Police are asking residents in the immediate area to stay inside for now and to...

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Carney unveils $500 billion defence industry plan
Posted 18 February 2026

Carney unveils $500 billion defence industry plan

Canada plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade into a new plan to build and buy Canadian-made military products wherever possible. In an announcement on Tuesday in Montreal, Prime Minister Mark Carney touted the new Defence Industrial Strategy. It calls for $180...

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NB’s Sarault, women’s short-track relay team win bronze
Posted 18 February 2026

NB’s Sarault, women’s short-track relay team win bronze

Canada’s got another speed skating medal. The women’s short-track relay team of Moncton, New Brunswick’s Courtney Sarault, along with Kim Boutin, Danae Blais and Florence Brunelle took third in the 3000 metres. It’s Sarault’s fourth medal of the games, the most ever at a single Olympics for a...

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Olympic hockey: Canada wins OT thriller over Czechia
Posted 18 February 2026

Olympic hockey: Canada wins OT thriller over Czechia

A heartstopping Olympic quarterfinal has Canada onto the semis. Mitch Marner scored in overtime as Canada beat Czechia 4-3 Wednesday. The Canadians were down a goal in the third, when Nick Suzuki tied it with 3:27 left. Goaltender Jordan Binnington made several key saves late to keep it tied....

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New poll finds Houston’s PCs lead is slipping but still significant
Posted 18 February 2026

New poll finds Houston’s PCs lead is slipping but still significant

A new Abacus Data poll suggests Premier Tim Houston and the Progressive Conservatives are heading into the winter sitting of the legislature with a strong lead, but with signs support is beginning to soften. The survey, conducted January 21st to 28th, places the PCs at 48 per cent support among...

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Tens of thousands of N.S. children in poverty, despite slight decrease: report
Posted 18 February 2026

Tens of thousands of N.S. children in poverty, despite slight decrease: report

A new report shows a slight decrease in the number of children living in poverty in Nova Scotia but still no meaningful progress. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Nova Scotia, released its 2025 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty, Wednesday, based on data from 2023. The report...

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Another Conservative MP joins the Liberals
Posted 18 February 2026

Another Conservative MP joins the Liberals

The newest member of the federal Liberals is Matt Jeneroux. He crossed the floor from the Conservatives to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, according to a social media post from Carney. Jeneroux represents the riding of Edmonton Riverbend, Alberta. The MP previously announced his...

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