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• N.B. could move to modified yellow phase if COVID-19 cases continue to fall

  Health officials are continuing to monitor the situation but Dr. Jennifer Russell said the province's health zones could move to the yellow phase by early next month. 

  Health

  Feb 26, 2021
• Pain at the pumps: How gas in the Maritimes has jumped by as much 37% since November

  An analysis by Global News shows that gas prices in the region have steadily increased since the beginning of November.

  Economy

  Feb 26, 2021
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• RCMP investigating suspicious death in Pont-Landry, N.B.

  Police say officers were called to Chemin W Gautreau at approximately 2 p.m. for reports of a dead woman.

  Crime

  Feb 25, 2021
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• Nova Scotia committee hears housing crisis isn’t just a Halifax issue

  Witnesses who appeared before the standing committee on natural resources and economic development were unanimous: affordable housing needs to be addressed across Nova Scotia.

  Politics

  Feb 25, 2021
• Police investigate home invasion, abduction in Bedford

  The investigation into the home invasion and abduction of the 42-year-old man from Bedford, N.S., is in its early stages.

  Crime

  Feb 25, 2021
• Canadian Armed Forces disposes of unexploded ordnance on Sable Island, N.S.

  A Parks Canada employee reported the ordinance — confirmed to be five boxes of 9mm ammunition and some 'smoke markers' commonly used by vessels — at the end of November.

  Features

  Feb 25, 2021
• New premier promises ‘bold action’ as N.S. announces $19 million in green technology rebates

  Rebates will be $3,000 per new vehicle and $2,000 for used vehicles, with $500 for e-bikes. 

  Environment

  Feb 24, 2021
• ‘We are still in a pandemic’: Premier Rankin urges caution during first COVID-19 update

  At a COVID-19 update on Wednesday, Dr. Robert Strang said that although cases have remained low he is urging Nova Scotians to remain vigilant.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2021
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• Canada cuts health transfer in response to New Brunswick’s position on abortion outside hospitals

  New Brunswick is the only jurisdiction in Canada to not fund abortions outside of hospitals. It has faced protests and legal challenges tied to the decision.

  Health

  Feb 23, 2021
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• New Brunswick’s minimum wage workers to get extra nickel an hour

  The province will increase its minimum wage by 5 cents to $11.75 per hour on April 1.

  Economy

  Feb 23, 2021
• Coronavirus: No new cases reported in New Brunswick for first time in 2021

  The province is also reporting that nine new people have recovered since Monday, meaning there are now only 75 active cases of the virus in the province. 

  Health

  Feb 23, 2021
• Iain Rankin sworn-in as 29th premier of Nova Scotia, unveils 16-member cabinet

  The 37-year-old was chosen as Liberal party leader at a virtual convention in Halifax on Feb. 6.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2021
• Police investigating Dartmouth shooting that left man with life-threatening injuries

  Multiple Halifax Regional police units remain on scene, including K-9 and forensic identification units. 

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2021
• N.S. RCMP arrest 37-year-old after stabbing in vehicle travelling on Highway 2

  Officers say the altercation occurred between two people who knew each other during an argument while travelling in a vehicle on Highway 2. 

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2021
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• Nova Scotia continues ‘important’ COVID-19 mobile testing in Beaver Bank this weekend

  The mobile testing site was set up in response to a newly identified COVID-19 case at Beaver Bank-Monarch Drive Elementary School.

  Health

  Feb 20, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 4 new cases Saturday

  There are now 18 active cases of the novel coronavirus in Nova Scotia.

  Health

  Feb 20, 2021
• New Brunswick’s active COVID-19 case count drops below 100 for the first time since January

  According to provincial records, the last time the active COVID-19 case count was below 100 was on Jan. 5.

  Health

  Feb 20, 2021
• Family of 3 displaced after fire in Hampton, N.B.: Canadian Red Cross

  The Canadian Red Cross says the fire destroyed the bungalow located on Viola Avenue, located approximately 25 kilometres northeast of Saint John. 

  Fire

  Feb 20, 2021
• Halifax activates winter parking ban

  The overnight parking ban will be enforced from 1 a.m. until 6 a.m. to allow municipal crews to clear streets and sidewalks.

  Traffic

  Feb 20, 2021
• 6 people face $1,000 tickets after Halifax gatherings violate COVID-19 limits

  The Halifax Regional Police are asking residents to educate or re-educate themselves about the public health rules around COVID-19 after ticketing people holding gatherings.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2021
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• Fredericton police arrest man, search for another after police cruiser struck by vehicle

  There will be a considerable police presence in uptown Fredericton as police continue to investigate this evening. 

  Crime

  Feb 19, 2021
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• Nova Scotia Health issues COVID-19 exposure warnings for locations in New Minas, Wolfville

  The potential COVID-19 exposures occurred on Feb. 10 and 11, which means anyone at the locations during the specified times could develop symptoms up to, and including, Feb. 25.

  Health

  Feb 19, 2021
• Hometown of Willie O’Ree to place skate of NHL player who broke the colour barrier on display

  Bauer Hockey recently unveiled a pair of skates with a custom graphic celebrating the achievements and life of Willie O’Ree — the man who broke the NHL's colour barrier.

  Sports

  Feb 19, 2021
• N.S. Justice Minister Mark Furey announces he will not be re-offering

  Mark Furey announced his decision on Friday and was thanked by Premier Stephen McNeil for his years in provincial politics.

  Politics

  Feb 19, 2021
• Two years after tragic fire that killed members of the Barho family, a community continues to heal

  The tragic death of seven children in an overnight house fire drew international attention and caused an outpouring of grief from across Canada.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2021