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Dartmouth: Random stabbing launches police investigation
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Posted 1 March 2025

Dartmouth: Random stabbing launches police investigation

A 29-year-old man is recovering after a randomly being stabbed in Dartmouth. Police found him on the ground on Ranya Lane in Dartmouth and taken to hospital. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. The man describes the attack as being unprovoked as he was walking and was...

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Halifax: 40-year-old woman dead, possible homicide
Posted 1 March 2025

Halifax: 40-year-old woman dead, possible homicide

Police are investigating a possible homicide in Halifax. A 40-year-old woman was found lying on the road near Gottingen and Bloomfield Street. Paramedics tried to help the woman but she later died in hospital. Police did not reveal her name or say what kind of injuries she had, but are calling...

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37-year-old man dead after police involved in mental health call
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Posted 1 March 2025

37-year-old man dead after police involved in mental health call

A 37-year-old man is dead after being tased by police while officers were responded to a mental health call in Bedford. The events unfolded Friday night on Farringdon Way. Police say the man became aggressive and they used their taser, but a struggle continued until he was eventually put in...

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84-year-old man dead after crash with snow plow
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Posted 1 March 2025

84-year-old man dead after crash with snow plow

An 84-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a snow plow in Richibucto. It happened early Friday morning and investigators believe it was caused after the car rammed into the rear tires of the plow. Police say the man was taken to hospital but could not be saved. No other injuries were...

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Boil water advisory rescinded for Keewatin and Norman
Posted 1 March 2025

Boil water advisory rescinded for Keewatin and Norman

The precautionary boil water advisory in place all week in Keewatin and Norman has been lifted. The boil water order was given last Sunday afternoon after a water main break at Norman Drive. Crews managed to fix the break by Monday morning, but the boil water advisory was put in place because...

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New contract for 4,400 education support staff heads to vote
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Posted 28 February 2025

New contract for 4,400 education support staff heads to vote

Thousands of unionized school support workers in our province appear to have a new deal. The province and CUPE say they have a tentative deal for 4,400 education employees and shared the update on Friday night. “I’m so happy both sides came together to reach a fair agreement that supports our...

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Charity says $12M for N.S. school food programs critical
Posted 28 February 2025

Charity says $12M for N.S. school food programs critical

A provincial charity is applauding a recent investment from federal and provincial governments to expand school food programs. It is $12.4 million over three years to help strengthen breakfast programs and add to any infrastructure needed. Executive Director of Nourish Nova Scotia, Aimee...

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Both Muskie teams advance to NorWOSSA hockey finals
Posted 28 February 2025

Both Muskie teams advance to NorWOSSA hockey finals

The NorWOSSA hockey championships are taking place over the next two days in Kenora. The Fort Frances boys have already advanced to tomorrow’s final as they downed the Red Lake Rams in a semi-final. In the first girl’s semi-final, the Fort Frances Muskies downed the Dryden Eagles 5-2. The...

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Carrick and Hewitson Street re-opening following flooding
Posted 28 February 2025

Carrick and Hewitson Street re-opening following flooding

A couple of roads in Thunder Bay are re-opening following flooding in the area. Both Carrick and Hewitson Street are set to open. The roadways were initially closed on Wednesday. The city says the roads will be open by late Friday afternoon.  

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Potential deal for almost 10,000 health care workers
Posted 28 February 2025

Potential deal for almost 10,000 health care workers

It looks like nearly 10,000 health care workers have a new deal with the province. A tentative agreement on the framework for a new contract has been reached. It covers workers such as patient care attendants, tradespeople, admin, and Ambulance New Brunswick. The most recent contract expired...

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