by NewsThe provincial opposition continues to call for free birth control. The NDP say Premier Tim Houston should sign the federal pharmacare deal with Ottawa. Status of Women critic Susan LeBlanc adds that Nova Scotians reproductive health needs should be met. The party notes that everyone deserves...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Town of Port Hawkesbury is very concerned about the Bank of Montreal (BMO) closing and is calling on the Regional Vice President to pay a visit. It is set to shut down operations in July along with the Canso branch with in-person services to be offered in New Glasgow. In a letter to Deanna...
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by Brad PerryMounties have arrested two people as they investigate a series of armed robberies in southeastern New Brunswick. Insp. Jonathan White said the incidents happened in various locations, including Memramcook and Sackville, between Jan. 1 and 9. White said the primary suspect was identified by...
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by Jacob MooreThe federal government is going to investigate the P.E.I. ferry. Transport Minister Anita Anand says she requested the audit after the ferry, called the MV Holiday Island, had an unacceptable year. The ferry was plagued with several delays and interruptions over the year. Anand says people in...
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by Jacob MooreLots of snow falling around Thunder Bay could make for dangerous roads. Environment Canada says between 10 and 15 cm of snow could fall in the area, reducing visibility. The snow should ease to light flurries Tuesday afternoon. Drivers should be prepared to adjust their driving to the road...
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by Jacob MooreThe Navy has now identified the sailor who died in Halifax waters on Friday. On Friday night, two sailors were in a small boat in the Bedford Basin when their vessel overturned and sank. One of the sailors was treated in hospital and released, but Gregory Applin tragically died. He was a 2nd...
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by Brad PerryA new judge has been appointed to the Court of King’s Bench in New Brunswick. Justice Maurice Richard will hear cases in the court’s family division in Moncton. He replaces Justice Ivan Robichaud, who was elevated to New Brunswick’s Court of Appeal last summer. Richard most recently served as...
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by Jacob MooreAll schools in Digby County are closed today due to the weather. All exams and marking will be pushed one day forward but will stay in the same order as the original schedule, according to the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education. Yarmouth and Shelburne County schools are still open.
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by Alex AllanBeal University has officially unveiled its Bachelor of Science in nursing program at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital. “This Grand Opening marks a significant milestone in our mission to educate nurses who will provide excellent health care,” Holly McKnight, President of Beal University...
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by NewsA pedestrian has been sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car at Robie Street and Veterans Memorial Lane. It happened just before 6 p.m., Monday evening and according to Halifax police, multiple reports came in that the same vehicle was involved in another...
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