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Man arrested, weapons seized after 10-hour standoff in northern N.B.A man is in custody and several weapons were seized following a standoff that lasted more than 10 hours in northern New Brunswick last week.Crime9 mins
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Meagher Park fenced off, ‘physically secured:’ Halifax Regional PoliceHalifax Regional Police say Meagher Park has been fenced off and 'physically secured,' nearly a month after the deadline for residents to vacate.Canada2 hours
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Nova Scotia gas prices rise by 8 cents after back-to-back drops a week agoAfter taking a nearly 20-cent dip in recent days, Nova Scotia gas prices rose by eight cents on Friday, reaching a minimum price of 171.1 cents per litre in Halifax.Canada3 hours
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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reports 5 deaths in weekly updateNova Scotia reported five more deaths attributed to COVID-19 and 50 new hospital admissions in its latest update. This follows a week where no new deaths were reported.HealthAug 11
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Pipe used by N.S. fire department damaged in ‘concerning’ act of vandalismThe Nova Scotia RCMP is investigating after someone damaged a pipe at a filling station in Antigonish County used by a local fire department.CrimeAug 11
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Gas in New Brunswick at lowest price since April after 14-cent dropThe price of gas in New Brunswick is the lowest the province has seen in months after a nearly 14-cent drop at the pumps Wednesday night.CanadaAug 11
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Fredericton still healing from mass shooting 4 years laterIn a statement, Fredericton Police Force chief Roger Brown said the capital city continues to heal from the tragedy that rattled the community on Aug. 10, 2018.CanadaAug 10
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Mining company says Nova Scotia approves bid to raise tailings dam at gold mineThe company's proposal has been opposed by environmental groups, such as the Ecology Action Centre, which have voiced concerns about the potential for a dam breach.EnvironmentAug 10
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Former Halifax children’s hospital CEO sentenced to 5 months in jail for fraudTracy Kitch was found guilty of fraud after she used a corporate credit card to pay for tens of thousands of dollars in personal expenses.CrimeAug 10
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‘Can’t wait’: Stanley Cup parade for Nathan MacKinnon set for Aug. 20 in HalifaxNathan MacKinnon of the Cole Harbour Avalanche is bringing the Stanley Cup to Halifax later this month, where fans will celebrate his win with a parade in the city's downtown.SportsAug 10
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International student, 19, drowns during kayaking trip on N.S. lakeThe RCMP says a young international student drowned when he stepped off a dock during a kayaking trip on Lochaber Lake in Antigonish County.CanadaAug 9
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‘Sad to leave’: Meagher Park residents in Halifax vacate under eviction threatA handful of residents staying at Meagher Park in Halifax left the site Monday after being told to vacate by Halifax Regional Police.CanadaAug 8
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Patio of popular Halifax café and bar damaged in hit-and-runKelly Irvine of Coburg Social Bar and Café said after 2 years of COVID-19, this incident is just "one more thing in a long line of things that a business owner has to deal with."CanadaAug 8
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Nova Scotia woman, Ontario man killed after motorcycle crashA man from Ontario and a woman from Tangier, N.S., died after in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 7 over the weekend.CanadaAug 8
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N.S. author questions Twitter policies after verification revoked due to name changeNova Scotia author Sal Sawler changed their name on Twitter to align with their gender identity — and lost their verification as a result.TechAug 8
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Forest fire in Mount Uniacke is now under control, officials sayA forest fire in Mount Uniacke, N.S., is now considered under control after crews from a dozen departments in central Nova Scotia responded.FireAug 6
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N.S. organizations offer alternatives to police-led Meagher Park evictionsMore than a dozen Nova Scotia organizations have signed a letter asking the government to consider other options before bringing in police to evict those staying at Meagher Park.CanadaAug 6
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N.S. gas prices fall another 10 cents, lowest price since MarchGas prices in Nova Scotia fell by 10.2 cents Saturday morning after the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board invoked the interrupter clause.CanadaAug 6
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Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted in N.S.Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for some parts of Nova Scotia evening, saying it could produce strong wind, hail and rain.WeatherAug 5
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Group of New Brunswick tubers rescued near riverbank after overnight searchA group of people who went missing while tubing down a New Brunswick river earlier this week were found safe after a successful overnight search.CanadaAug 5
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New Brunswick man, 33, dies in single-vehicle ATV crashThe New Brunswick RCMP says a 33-year-old man from Miramichi died following a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle early Thursday morning.CanadaAug 4
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Bay Ferries releases updated ridership numbers for Nova Scotia-Maine ferry serviceThe Cat ferry has transported 15,620 passengers and 6,462 vehicles since the start of the season, Bay Ferries announced in a release Thursday.CanadaAug 4
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Police warn of high-risk sex offender living in Halifax areaMichael Gary Gilbert, originally from New Brunswick, recently completed a prison sentence for multiple sexual crimes, including sexual assault and possession of child pornography.CrimeAug 4
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Halifax Water completes pump repairs, harbour expected to return to ‘natural condition’Halifax Water says it has safely completed emergency repairs to its Duffus Street wastewater pump station after it was clogged by rags and wipes.CanadaAug 4
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Dartmouth carnival shut down by police due to ‘gangs of kids fighting’Halifax Regional Police say two people were arrested after 'multiple fights between large groups of youths' at a carnival in downtown Dartmouth.CanadaAug 2
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