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Hollywood star highlights wrongful murder conviction of Nova Scotia’s Glen AssounGlen Asssoun spent the next 16 years and eight months behind bars, where he suffered beatings, multiple heart attacks and developed mental health problems for a murder he did not commit.CrimeJan 6, 2020
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Ringing in 2020: What to expect in Halifax for New Year’s EveHere's a quick list of things you should know for New Years Eve in Halifax.CanadaDec 31, 2019
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Single-vehicle collision claims life in Musquodoboit Harbour: RCMPAccording to a press release, police responded to a call at 10:30 p.m. on Highway 357.TrafficDec 30, 2019
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Cat survives early morning fire in Annapolis ValleyFire departments from Middleton, Nictaux and Aleysford also responded to the call of the incident.Dec 30, 2019
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Nova Scotia approves record number of immigrants to the province in 2019Office of Immigration approved 2,780 applications as of Dec. 27, up 21 per cent over 2018 and more than 300 per cent over 2013.Dec 30, 2019
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New Brunswick premier hopeful for development of small nuclear reactorsNew Brunswick signed a memorandum Ontario and Saskatchewan to collaborate on the development of small modular reactors.CanadaDec 30, 2019
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N.B. officers didn’t break rules in fatal shooting, arbitrator rulesThe alleged breaches included improper use of a firearm, unnecessary use of force, acting in a discreditable mannerCanadaDec 24, 2019
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Rescued cats from emptying Newfoundland town will soon be ready for adoptionThe rescue of the feral cats was triggered after the provincial government proposed euthanizing some of the cats.CanadaDec 24, 2019
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Barn fire leaves 9 cows dead in Annapolis ValleyDue to strong winds, the flames from the barn then set a nearby house on the property on fire.CanadaDec 24, 2019
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100-year-old cross stolen from Anglican church in Digby: N.S. RCMPPolice say the reported break-in occurred in Digby, N.S., between noon on Dec. 23 and 10 a.m. on Dec. 24.CrimeDec 24, 2019
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Man charged in New Glasgow armed robbery case: policePolice say the man faces charges of robbery with a weapon, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance.CrimeDec 24, 2019
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Family of 3 displaced after New Brunswick fire: Red CrossThe fire happened in the village of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, N.B., on Monday evening.CanadaDec 24, 2019
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‘Do not consume’ water advisory still in place for industrial park in Minto, N.B.Residents were told to not consume their drinking water until assessments have been made to ensure that water is safe to drink.HealthDec 23, 2019
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Man charged after vehicle clocked travelling 63 km/hr over speed limit: N.S. RCMPA member of the Kingston RCMP spotted the car travelling on Highway 101, according to police.CrimeDec 23, 2019
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Saint John residents set to return to homes after wind damage: Red CrossMore than 100 tenants of two apartment buildings in Saint John were displaced by a Dec. 10 storm.WeatherDec 23, 2019
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‘Act like a member of NATO’: Chair of U.S. Foreign Relations Committee takes aim at TurkeyRepublican Senator James Risch suggests Turkish purchase of Russian missile system not what NATO stands for.CanadaNov 24, 2019
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Singh confident Trudeau will have to work with NDP, despite signals from BlocThe Liberal party came short of a majority in October, which means that Trudeau will need to work with other parties to survive.PoliticsNov 17, 2019
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‘You have no idea how to handle it’: Veterans say more needed for transition services gapsThe frustration being voiced by veterans isn't new. A recent report says almost 40,000 veterans are still waiting for disability benefits.CanadaNov 10, 2019
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‘Climate change is a serious issue’: What young people are looking for in federal climate policiesThree politically active students from the University of Victoria (UVic) shared their thoughts on climate change policies.CanadaOct 4, 2019
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2019 Canada election results: Incumbent Liberal candidate Serge Cormier won the Acadie-Bathurst ridingCormier sought reelection on Oct. 21 against a field of candidates that include Tory candidate Martine Savoie and the NDP's "star candidate" Daniel Theriault.PoliticsSep 22, 2019
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2019 Canada election results: Incumbent Liberal candidate Dominic LeBlanc won the Beauséjour ridingA look at Beauséjour, one of New Brunswick’s 10 electoral districts in the 2019 federal election.PoliticsSep 22, 2019
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2019 Canada election results: Madawaska—RestigoucheA look at Madawaska-Restigouche, one of New Brunswick’s 10 electoral districts in the 2015 federal electionPoliticsSep 22, 2019
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2019 Canada election results: Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame ridingA look at Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s seven electoral districts in the 2019 election.PoliticsSep 22, 2019
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2019 Canada election results: South Shore—St. MargaretsA look at South Shore-St. Margarets, one of Nova Scotia's 11 ridings in the 2019 federal electionPoliticsSep 22, 2019
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2019 Canada election results: Incumbent Liberal candidate Sean Fraser won the Central Nova ridingA look at Central Nova, one of Nova Scotia's 11 ridings in the 2019 federal electionPoliticsSep 22, 2019
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