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An inmate's 'chilling' memory of a Halifax jail death raises questions on cell checks

An inmate's 'chilling' memory of a Halifax jail death raises questions on cell checks

HALIFAX — Richard MacInnis lives with the haunting memory of finding his friend's body in a Halifax jail cell. That experience at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility on Jan.
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QMJHL roundup: Huggan helps Titan to 6-5 shootout win over Armada

BATHURST, N.B. — Colby Huggan scored in regulation and a shootout to help the Acadie-Bathurst Titan edge the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 6-5 in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League on Thursday.
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N.S. premier restores legislature scrums amid accusations of assault on press freedom

N.S. premier restores legislature scrums amid accusations of assault on press freedom

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has agreed to resume taking part in media scrums in the legislature after facing accusations he was curtailing press freedom.
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Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products

Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has announced a $300,000 pilot program to help people buy local.
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Clearwater Seafoods in Nova Scotia lays off workers in Lockeport and Arichat

Clearwater Seafoods in Nova Scotia lays off workers in Lockeport and Arichat

LOCKEPORT, N.S. — Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods announced Thursday plans to change its lobster operations, which will result in permanent and temporary job losses in Nova Scotia.
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Top court to review ruling that said N.B. lieutenant-governor need not be bilingual

Top court to review ruling that said N.B. lieutenant-governor need not be bilingual

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will review a lower court ruling that said New Brunswick's lieutenant-governor doesn't need to be bilingual.
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Stabbing of child in Halifax reflects lack of mental health care access

Stabbing of child in Halifax reflects lack of mental health care access

HALIFAX — A mother's lament that she had been desperately seeking treatment for her daughter, who was later charged with stabbing a child in Halifax, points to the need for better mental health care, says a legal expert.
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Nova Scotia premier says changes likely to controversial freedom of information bill

Nova Scotia premier says changes likely to controversial freedom of information bill

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says there will likely be changes to legislation that the province’s freedom of information commissioner says weakens the public's right to access government records and documents.
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'Complete and utter shock' after abrupt resignations of two Atlantic premiers

'Complete and utter shock' after abrupt resignations of two Atlantic premiers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The surprising resignation of two well-liked Atlantic premiers has left some political experts shaking their heads in disbelief — and marvelling at the mounting demands on anyone running a province.
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Classified, Dutcher lead East Coast Music Award nominees with gala returning to N.L.

Classified, Dutcher lead East Coast Music Award nominees with gala returning to N.L.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The contenders for this years East Coast Music Awards have been announced after a period of turmoil for the organization.
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