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Saint John police investigate collision between a train and car, no injuries reported

Saint John police investigate collision between a train and car, no injuries reported

Police in Saint John, N.B., are investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a train Friday afternoon. Police responded to reports of a collision between a train and vehicle near the Simms Corner intersection in Saint John at 5:36 p.m. on Nov.
Halifax security forum: United States senator questions Canada's military spending

Halifax security forum: United States senator questions Canada's military spending

HALIFAX — An influential United States Republican senator delivered some blunt criticism of Canada's military spending on Friday, telling a major security conference in Halifax the federal government has to do better to please president-elect Donald
New Brunswick oysters test positive for dermo disease, first confirmed case in Canada

New Brunswick oysters test positive for dermo disease, first confirmed case in Canada

FREDERICTON — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says oyster samples from New Brunswick's east coast have tested positive for two diseases, one of which has been found for the first time in Canada.
Cape Breton councillor wins election after her name is picked from a box

Cape Breton councillor wins election after her name is picked from a box

HALIFAX — Wanda Hennick is the lucky winner of a council seat in northern Cape Breton after her name was picked out of a box Friday morning. The winner was chosen by random draw after both Hennick and Amy MacKinnon received 145 votes in the Oct.
Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise new hospital in Annapolis Valley

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise new hospital in Annapolis Valley

HALIFAX — As the Nova Scotia election campaign headed into its final weekend, the Liberals promised to build a new hospital in the Annapolis Valley, and the NDP discussed their plan to give money back to homeowners and renters.
Nova Scotia Tory leader Houston strives to balance combative and personable sides

Nova Scotia Tory leader Houston strives to balance combative and personable sides

HALIFAX — Tim Houston was on his way to his big, blue campaign bus outside a Halifax hotel earlier this week when he spotted a small group of construction workers passing by on the sidewalk.
Nova Scotia's main party leaders spar in final televised debate of election campaign

Nova Scotia's main party leaders spar in final televised debate of election campaign

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston asked Nova Scotians on Thursday to be patient, saying his government's plan for health care, housing, and affordability is working — and that he needs a second term in office to see his vision thr
Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman's death at sea

Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman's death at sea

HALIFAX — An investigation into how the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a Nova Scotia vessel in distress two years ago raises questions about why one fisherman died after a towing operation went awry.
As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland energy company's embrace of data centres is raising doubts about eastern Canadian hopes of harnessing the region's howling winds to supply Germany with power from green hydrogen.
'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike

'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike

Envelopes full of handwritten letters and donations for various charities are piling up on Dianne Parker's desk due to the Canada Post strike.
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