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Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Wild breed shows potential for developing drought-resistant potato: researcher

Wild breed shows potential for developing drought-resistant potato: researcher

CHARLOTTETOWN — Federal scientists in Atlantic Canada are trying to develop a new breed of potato that is better adapted to growing conditions brought on by climate change.
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Nova Scotia byelection vote set for Tuesday in riding formerly held by popular Tory

Nova Scotia byelection vote set for Tuesday in riding formerly held by popular Tory

PICTOU, N.S. — Voters in the rural Nova Scotia provincial electoral district of Pictou West are ready to go to the polls Tuesday in a riding that voted decisively Tory in the 2021 provincial election.
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New Brunswick man, 35, dead after ATV crash in Rollingdam, RCMP say

New Brunswick man, 35, dead after ATV crash in Rollingdam, RCMP say

RCMP say a 35-year-old New Brunswick man has died after his ATV crashed in Rollingdam. Police say it happened on Friday afternoon, when they believe the driver failed to make a turn and struck some rocks.
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Arthur Irving celebrated at memorial service in Saint John, N.B.

Arthur Irving celebrated at memorial service in Saint John, N.B.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A service celebrating the life of Arthur L. Irving was held Saturday at the late Irving Oil businessman's home in Saint John, N.B. Irving, the second-born son of New Brunswick industrialist K.C.
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P.E.I. considers banning people born after certain date from buying tobacco products

P.E.I. considers banning people born after certain date from buying tobacco products

CHARLOTTETOWN — In a bold bid to stop young people from smoking, health officials in P.E.I. are proposing a ban on tobacco sales to anyone born after a certain date.
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Trudeau calls New Brunswick's Conservative government 'a disgrace' on women's rights

Trudeau calls New Brunswick's Conservative government 'a disgrace' on women's rights

CARAQUET, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assailed New Brunswick's premier and other conservative leaders on Thursday, calling out the provincial government's position on abortion, LGBTQ youth and climate change.
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City of Saint John 'vicariously liable' for police officer's sexual abuse of children

City of Saint John 'vicariously liable' for police officer's sexual abuse of children

HALIFAX — Hundreds of sexual abuse survivors in New Brunswick could be eligible for compensation following a decision delivered Thursday by the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Nova Scotia premier wants equal treatment for isthmus after feds buy Quebec bridge

Nova Scotia premier wants equal treatment for isthmus after feds buy Quebec bridge

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston called on Ottawa Thursday to apply consistent criteria in the funding of important transportation links, saying needs should be assessed the same in every region of the country.
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Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are likely to blame.
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