Death toll rises to five in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak, as cases almost double
Death toll rises to five in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak, as cases almost double

OTTAWA — Five people have died in a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes sold in six provinces. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 129 people have been confirmed with…
Sea Dogs edge out Mooseheads 3-2
Sea Dogs edge out Mooseheads 3-2

The Halifax Mooseheads came up short against Saint John on Saturday night, falling 3-2 to the Sea Dogs. After a scoreless first period, Mathieu Cataford put the Herd on the board but Peter Reynolds…

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CBC considering 'all possible measures' in wake of concerns over cuts, exec bonuses
CBC considering ‘all possible measures’ in wake of concerns over cuts, exec bonuses

OTTAWA — Top CBC executives said Friday they are considering options to manage the broadcaster’s financial pressures, including taking a look at “senior executive compensation,” following plans to slash…
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Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024
Trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024

OTTAWA — The criminal trial of “Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber adjourned Thursday after more than 30 days of evidence and arguments, and is expected to resume in January. The trial…
Cataford hat trick helps Mooseheads down Gatineau
Cataford hat trick helps Mooseheads down Gatineau

The Halifax Mooseheads were back in action on home ice on Friday night as they played host to the Gatineau Olympiques at Scotiabank Centre.  The rink was a buzz after the Herd picked up a 4-3 win…
Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war
Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military pushed ahead with its punishing air and ground offensive in Gaza on Saturday, bolstered by a U.S. veto derailing U.N. Security Council efforts to end…

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Sea Dogs edge out Mooseheads 3-2
Sea Dogs edge out Mooseheads 3-2

The Halifax Mooseheads came up short against Saint John on Saturday night, falling 3-2 to the Sea Dogs. After a scoreless first period, Mathieu Cataford put the Herd on the board but Peter Reynolds…

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CBC considering 'all possible measures' in wake of concerns over cuts, exec bonuses
CBC considering ‘all possible measures’ in wake of concerns over cuts, exec bonuses

OTTAWA — Top CBC executives said Friday they are considering options to manage the broadcaster’s financial pressures, including taking a look at “senior executive compensation,” following plans to slash…
Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024
Trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024

OTTAWA — The criminal trial of “Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber adjourned Thursday after more than 30 days of evidence and arguments, and is expected to resume in January. The trial…
Cataford hat trick helps Mooseheads down Gatineau
Cataford hat trick helps Mooseheads down Gatineau

The Halifax Mooseheads were back in action on home ice on Friday night as they played host to the Gatineau Olympiques at Scotiabank Centre.  The rink was a buzz after the Herd picked up a 4-3 win…
Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war
Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military pushed ahead with its punishing air and ground offensive in Gaza on Saturday, bolstered by a U.S. veto derailing U.N. Security Council efforts to end…

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“Significant increase” in rates of sex assault among regular Forces members
“Significant increase” in rates of sex assault among regular Forces members

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SYDNEY, N.S. — Police have charged a Cape Breton man with 64 crimes, including human trafficking and sexual assault, after an investigation involving multiple agencies. Investigators say 17 women have…
Celebrity chef and Nova Scotia First Nation team up to create meal kits with venison
Celebrity chef and Nova Scotia First Nation team up to create meal kits with venison

MILLBROOK FIRST NATION, N.S. — A First Nation in Nova Scotia has collaborated with a celebrity chef to create meal kits for band members that feature meat from nuisance deer shot by crossbow hunters. Gerald…
Mount Saint Vincent Faculty Association votes to strike
Mount Saint Vincent Faculty Association votes to strike

The Mount Saint Vincent Faculty Association voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate. In a release, the MSVUFA said 97 percent voted, supporting their bargaining team as it heads into conciliation…
Big drop in gas and diesel prices across Nova Scotia
Big drop in gas and diesel prices across Nova Scotia

Drivers woke up on Friday morning to significant drops in both gasoline and diesel prices in Nova Scotia. The province’s Utilities and Review Board used its weekly adjustment to lower the price for…
1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says
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About one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection, according to a Statistics Canada report issued Friday.  That amounts to 3.5 million Canadians, it said.  Almost…
Nova Scotia premier says no word on reopening of Donkin mine after meeting company
Nova Scotia premier says no word on reopening of Donkin mine after meeting company

The immediate future of Cape Breton’s Donkin coal mine remained murky Thursday following a meeting between company officials and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston. The underground operation has been shut…
Vidicek hat trick propels Mooseheads to win over Voltigeurs
Vidicek hat trick propels Mooseheads to win over Voltigeurs

Despite their tough road trip, the Halifax Mooseheads are back on track after their Thursday night home win against the Drummondville Voltigeurs. It was a big night for Mooseheads star centre Markus…
Nova Scotia has longest health care wait times in Canada: Fraser Institute
Nova Scotia has longest health care wait times in Canada: Fraser Institute

The province has responded to a report that outlines Nova Scotians face the longest wait times for health care in the entire country. That data comes from a study released from the Fraser Institute…
N.S. police watchdog clears officers of wrongdoing in fatal shooting
N.S. police watchdog clears officers of wrongdoing in fatal shooting

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Memorial marks 106 years since Halifax Explosion
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Mooseheads announce inaugural Toque Toss in support of homeless shelters
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