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Memorial University of N.L. board member suspended after profane, anti-police tweet

Memorial University of N.L. board member suspended after profane, anti-police tweet

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The board of regents at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador suspended one of its members Friday for tweeting "f--- the police.
New Brunswick accelerates process to license out-of-province nurses

New Brunswick accelerates process to license out-of-province nurses

FREDERICTON — The Nurses Association of New Brunswick says it is making it easier for nurses from other parts of Canada to work in the province.
N.L. says its waters are home to 'low-carbon' oil. Scientists say that doesn't exist.

N.L. says its waters are home to 'low-carbon' oil. Scientists say that doesn't exist.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Climate scientists say there is no such thing as "low-carbon" oil, despite the Newfoundland and Labrador government's claims that it is produced in the waters off the province’s east coast.
N.B. residents suffering from mystery brain disease call for fresh investigations

N.B. residents suffering from mystery brain disease call for fresh investigations

FREDERICTON — Sarah Nesbitt turned 40 on Sunday but says she is not sure if she will be around to celebrate many more birthdays. Nesbitt, a resident of Moncton, N.B.
Man charged in Toronto subway stabbing wanted in Newfoundland, docs suggest

Man charged in Toronto subway stabbing wanted in Newfoundland, docs suggest

The man accused in the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old at a Toronto subway station was wanted on an outstanding warrant in Newfoundland and had several criminal convictions in that province as well as Ontario, court documents indicate.
N.S. woman sought in firearms case released after RCMP find no evidence of gun

N.S. woman sought in firearms case released after RCMP find no evidence of gun

The RCMP say officers have interviewed and released a woman who was being sought in relation to a firearms complaint on Sipekne'katik First Nation in central Nova Scotia on Sunday night. Spokesman Cpl.
Health care dominates Prince Edward Island debate ahead of April 3 vote

Health care dominates Prince Edward Island debate ahead of April 3 vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative leader was put on the defensive on issues such as health care and climate change but didn't take the bait in the only televised leaders debate ahead of the April 3 provincial election.
St. John's, N.L., airport reopen to public after ceiling fire creates damage

St. John's, N.L., airport reopen to public after ceiling fire creates damage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The St. John's International Airport reopened Sunday evening almost two days after a fire in a second-floor ceiling caused soot and water damage. The airport in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital was evacuated at 11:30 p.m.
Elections P.E.I. reports 'busy' turnout at first advance poll of provincial election

Elections P.E.I. reports 'busy' turnout at first advance poll of provincial election

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's election agency is describing turnout for the first advance poll as "busy," after over 13,000 people cast ballots on Saturday. Elections P.E.I.
P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

CHARLOTTETOWN — As the Prince Edward Island election approaches its final week, the Green Party is fighting to hold onto its historic gains from the last provincial vote — a battle some experts say could result in lost seats.
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