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Pedestrian injuries: Advocate says Halifax goals for safety unmet after walker killed

Pedestrian injuries: Advocate says Halifax goals for safety unmet after walker killed

HALIFAX — Halifax safety advocates are calling for government action to reduce the number of pedestrians injured or killed by cars, after the death of a senior who was hit while walking on a marked crosswalk earlier this week.
Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is 'very good,' as Opposition vows not to vote

Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is 'very good,' as Opposition vows not to vote

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Opposition Progressive Conservatives vowed Wednesday that they will not vote on a draft energy deal with Quebec's hydro utility until it is scrutinized by independent experts.
Ear damage: P.E.I. top doctor blows the whistle on air horns at hockey games

Ear damage: P.E.I. top doctor blows the whistle on air horns at hockey games

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's chief public health officer is sounding the alarm on ear-splitting air horns at hockey arenas. Dr.
Witness tells Halifax trial that 16-year-old's stabbing death was like 'horror film'

Witness tells Halifax trial that 16-year-old's stabbing death was like 'horror film'

HALIFAX — The trial for a Halifax-area youth accused of participating in the killing of a 16-year-old student last year heard Tuesday from an eyewitness to the stabbing and was shown videos that captured horrifying glimpses of the crime.
As walking pneumonia rates drop among Canadian children, flu and RSV are back

As walking pneumonia rates drop among Canadian children, flu and RSV are back

HALIFAX — Following a sharp rise in cases of walking pneumonia among Canadian children, rates of the infection seem to be dropping — but doctors are now warning families about flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Dr.
72-year-old man dies in Halifax after car hits him on marked crosswalk

72-year-old man dies in Halifax after car hits him on marked crosswalk

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — A 72-year-old man who was struck by a car while walking on a marked crosswalk in Halifax has died.
New Brunswick declares end to measles outbreak that spread to 50 people

New Brunswick declares end to measles outbreak that spread to 50 people

New Brunswick health officials have announced an end to the measles outbreak that was declared on Nov. 1.
Trial begins for youth accused of planning fatal attack on Halifax teen

Trial begins for youth accused of planning fatal attack on Halifax teen

HALIFAX — The violent death of a 16-year-old Halifax boy was brought into stark relief Monday as a Crown lawyer presented exhibits to a youth court, including some of the victim's bloody clothing.
Bruising history with hydro projects hangs over Quebec energy debate in Newfoundland

Bruising history with hydro projects hangs over Quebec energy debate in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Nova Scotia RCMP investigating suspicious death of woman in Bible Hill

Nova Scotia RCMP investigating suspicious death of woman in Bible Hill

BIBLE HILL, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP announced today they are investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found last week in Bible Hill.
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