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N.S. lobster buyer calls for heightened policing after shot fired into Meteghan home

N.S. lobster buyer calls for heightened policing after shot fired into Meteghan home

HALIFAX — A lobster buyer in Meteghan, N.S., is looking for increased policing and a community-wide push aimed at organized crime after a bullet was fired into his home on Saturday night. Geoffrey Jobert, owner of the family-run Lobster Hub Inc.
‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs

‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian government officials this year to say grocers were charging exorbitant prices despite receiving a federal subsidy.

Nova Scotia election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties?

Voters in Nova Scotia go to the polls on Nov. 26. At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent.
About 1,450 lobster boats to head out on Day 1 of Canada's largest lobster fishery

About 1,450 lobster boats to head out on Day 1 of Canada's largest lobster fishery

HALIFAX — Fishers aboard roughly 1,450 boats in Canada's largest lobster fishery are expected to set their traps in the early hours of Tuesday off southern Nova Scotia.
N.S. Tories seek 'fresh' mandate in Tuesday's election to negotiate with Ottawa

N.S. Tories seek 'fresh' mandate in Tuesday's election to negotiate with Ottawa

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he's given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.
Nova Scotia Tories appear safe with close battle for second between Liberals and NDP

Nova Scotia Tories appear safe with close battle for second between Liberals and NDP

HALIFAX — With two days left before Nova Scotians elect their next government, polls suggest Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston’s decision to call an early vote will pay off and the real battle will be between the Liberals and NDP for second

QMJHL roundup: Marmulak's hat trick spurs Titan to 7-2 win over Tigres

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — Maddex Marmulak's hat trick led the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to a 7-2 win over the host Victoriaville Tigres in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League on Saturday.
Canada's top general takes on U.S. senator in defending womens' role in combat units

Canada's top general takes on U.S. senator in defending womens' role in combat units

HALIFAX — Canada's top general firmly rejected the notion of dropping women from combat roles — a position promoted by president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary — at a security forum underway in Halifax on Saturday. Gen.
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
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