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• Teacher of N.S. dog attack victim wants him remembered for ‘extraordinary empathy’

  Drew Nickerson's former teacher says he wants the young boy to be remembered as someone who uplifted everyone. Drew died earlier this month after being attacked by three dogs.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Inquest into death at N.B. wind farm construction site calls for improved training, safety

  The inquest recommended made several recommendations, including establishing an on-site supervisor and conducting morning safety meetings to establish roles and review equipment.

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• Fatal police shooting being investigated by watchdog in Nova Scotia

  SiRT is investigating a shooting involving members of the RCMP that resulted in the death of a man from Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia on Tuesday morning. 

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• Residents move into controversial Fredericton transitional housing community

  A transitional housing project in Fredericton is operational after months of planning, with just over a dozen people now living in the units.

  Jan 13
• Coroner’s inquest begins in 2024 New Brunswick wind farm construction site death

  A coroner's inquest into the 2024 death of a Saskatchewan man who was working at a wind farm construction site in New Brunswick has begun.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Uber says proposed Halifax bylaw changes are red tape, will make rides pricier

  The proposed changes, which were recommended by the Transportation Standing Committee, aim to impose new licensing requirements on ridesharing services.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• New Brunswick doctor worries about future of after-hours clinics

  A New Brunswick doctor says working in an after-hours clinic is no longer financially viable for physicians, which could lead to the closure of more of these clinics.

  Health

  Jan 9
• Calls grow for stronger animal ownership laws in N.S. after deadly dog attack

  Drew Nickerson, 13, died in hospital after he was attacked by three dogs while riding his bike in the community of Welshtown, N.S., on Jan. 3.

  Canada

  Jan 8
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• ‘Garage with curtains’: New Brunswicker appalled at hospital unit conditions

  A New Brunswick woman was appalled with the conditions of a Fredericton hospital unit where her grandmother was placed, which turned out to be a converted ambulance bay.

  Health

  Jan 8
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• Crews quickly extinguish fire at Scotiabank Centre in downtown Halifax

  Crews received calls about flames at the multi-purpose event facility at the intersection of Brunswick and Duke streets at around 12:45 p.m.

  Fire

  Jan 8
• Fredericton researcher hopes to combat loneliness among seniors one phone call at a time

  A Statistics Canada report shows mood disorders among seniors are on the rise, and advocates say loneliness is playing a role.

  Canada

  Jan 7
• Nova Scotia boy killed in dog attack remembered for bright smile, kindness

  The 13-year-old was attacked by three dogs while riding his bike. RCMP have been collecting video footage and interviewing people about the three dogs' 'day-to-day movements.'

  Canada

  Jan 7
• Heritage groups, historians push for decision on Halifax Memorial Library site

  Historians and heritage organizations are pushing the city to make a decision about the old Halifax Memorial Library site, more than a decade after the building was left vacant. 

  Canada

  Jan 6
• Slain N.B. couple was collateral damage, drug ring convinced son was ‘rat’: Crown

  Janson Bryan Baker is on trial for two counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Bernard Saulnier, 78, and his wife Rose-Marie Saulnier, 74.

  Crime

  Jan 6
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• Nova Scotia teen dies after being attacked by 3 dogs

  A 13-year-old boy from Nova Scotia's Shelburne County who was attacked by three dogs over the weekend has died, according to municipal and school officials.

  Canada

  Jan 6
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• ‘Important tool’: New Brunswick keeps remote work options for public service workers

  While Ontario and Alberta are eliminating remote work for public service employees, New Brunswick calls it an 'important tool' for recruitment and retention.

  Canada

  Jan 5
• Nova Scotia youth has life-threatening injuries after attack by 3 dogs: RCMP

  RCMP say three 'large-breed dogs' attacked a youth who was riding a bicycle in Welshtown, N.S., on Saturday. The youth was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

  Canada

  Jan 5
• ‘Angry, gaslit’: New Brunswick man to appeal province’s refusal to cover U.S. surgery

  Ryan Barrie was diagnosed with cluneal neuralgia. He said he couldn't find a surgeon in Canada to perform a specialized surgery and had treatment in Ohio at a cost of $30,000.

  Health

  Dec 19, 2025
• Nova Scotia Power holds community engagement session amid bill frustrations

  Customers frustrated with inaccurate and high power bills had the chance to speak to company representatives as the utility holds provincewide engagement sessions. 

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2025
• New Brunswick strategy aims for ‘historic shift’ in homelessness by 2029

  New Brunswick's new provincial homelessness strategy aims to reduce chronic homelessness by more than 40 per cent by 2029.

  Dec 18, 2025
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• 3 years after New Brunswick adopted Clare’s Law, it hasn’t been implemented

  The bill is intended to give people access to information about whether their partner could pose a safety risk. 

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2025
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• Saskatchewan potash mine cleared to resume operations after fatal incident

  Operations are set to resume Friday at the K3 potash mine in Esterhazy, Sask., after a fatal incident earlier this week.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2025
• Sold-out PWHL game in Halifax gives city hope for potential team expansion

  Fans are gearing up for puck drop as the PWHL holds two games in Halifax, and it's igniting talk around the possibility of a team coming to the city one day.

  Sports

  Dec 17, 2025
• $18M proposed settlement reached in 2015 Air Canada crash landing in Halifax

  A proposed settlement of $18 million has been reached in a class action filed on behalf of passengers of Air Canada Flight 624, 10 years after the crash landing.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2025
• Halifax Water’s proposed increase amounts to ‘rate shock,’ regulatory board asks for adjustments

  Halifax Water customers will have a rate hike next year but exactly how much is yet to be seen. The utility had asked for a 35.6 per cent increase over three months.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2025