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New Brunswick measles outbreak now reporting 44 cases, mostly teens and children
New Brunswick measles outbreak now reporting 44 cases, mostly teens and children

FREDERICTON — A measles outbreak in New Brunswick that began last month with a single travel-related case is growing and today stands at 44 cases. A health department spokesperson says all cases to date...

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New Brunswick First Nations can claim title over privately owned land: court
New Brunswick First Nations can claim title over privately owned land: court

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick court has found that First Nations can seek title to vast areas of privately owned land in the province, but to do so they have to go through the Crown rather than the companies...

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McCain, Cavendish Farms named in U.S. class-actions alleging 'potato cartel'
McCain, Cavendish Farms named in U.S. class-actions alleging 'potato cartel'

The heat has been turned up on two Canadian frozen-potato giants who have been named in separate price-fixing lawsuits south of the border. McCain Foods Ltd. and Cavendish Farms are among those accused...

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Canadian leads group pushing Vatican for zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy
Canadian leads group pushing Vatican for zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An international group led by a Canadian is in Rome this week to push the Catholic Church to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy. Newfoundlander Gemma Hickey is the board...

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Liberals, NDP to blame for Nova Scotia housing crisis, says Tory Leader Houston
Liberals, NDP to blame for Nova Scotia housing crisis, says Tory Leader Houston

HALIFAX — Previous Liberal and NDP governments are to blame for Nova Scotia's housing crisis, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston said Wednesday on the campaign trail, boasting that his party's...

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Famous Fredericton beaver sculpture finds new home in downtown art gallery
Famous Fredericton beaver sculpture finds new home in downtown art gallery

FREDERICTON — When people pass by the white-pillared Beaverbrook Art Gallery starting this weekend, they will be greeted by one of Fredericton's most famous sculptures. Called "The Beavers," the artwork...

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N.S. NDP Leader Claudia Chender says she has integrity-or-bust approach to politics
N.S. NDP Leader Claudia Chender says she has integrity-or-bust approach to politics

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender doesn’t make a habit of getting kicked out of the legislature — it’s happened once in her seven-year political career. But last fall, when a Progressive...

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Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags
Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A company hoping to build a multi-billion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland is eyeing other options as Canada's plans to supply Europe with green energy have...
New Brunswick Liberals promise rent cap, tax cuts in first 100 days in office
New Brunswick Liberals promise rent cap, tax cuts in first 100 days in office

FREDERICTON — A rent cap, tax cuts, and payments to nurses are among the commitments New Brunswick's Liberal government says it will fulfil in its first 100 days in office. In a throne speech Tuesday,...
Early voter turnout down compared to 2021 as Nova Scotia campaign enters last week
Early voter turnout down compared to 2021 as Nova Scotia campaign enters last week

HALIFAX — With one week to go in the Nova Scotia election campaign, early voter turnout is down sharply compared to the 2021 election. Elections Nova Scotia says that as of Monday, a total of 64,000...