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Advocate hopes review of N.B. right-to-information law strengthens legislation

Advocate hopes review of N.B. right-to-information law strengthens legislation

FREDERICTON — Experts on government transparency are hoping a review of New Brunswick's right-to-information law — ranked as one of the worst in Canada — makes it easier for the public to access documents and records.
N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs call on Ottawa to address income assistance disparity on reserves

N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs call on Ottawa to address income assistance disparity on reserves

Mi’kmaq leaders from Nova Scotia are calling on Ottawa to urgently address an income assistance disparity they say is keeping some families on reserve in deep poverty.
Nova Scotia, Ottawa announce four designated areas for offshore wind projects

Nova Scotia, Ottawa announce four designated areas for offshore wind projects

HALIFAX — Four areas off Nova Scotia’s coast have been designated for offshore wind development, as the province looks to become a key player in supplying Canada’s future energy needs.
N.S. reform of care of people with disabilities behind in housing 'complex' cases

N.S. reform of care of people with disabilities behind in housing 'complex' cases

HALIFAX — There's been a surge in the number of Nova Scotians with complex disabilities stuck in temporary housing, according to recent figures released by the province.
Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada

Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada

ALBANY, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND — Tolls on the Confederation Bridge linking Prince Edward Island to Canada's mainland will drop sharply starting Aug. 1, along with several other Atlantic travel fees, the prime minister said Monday.
Two men killed in weekend plane crash in Newfoundland, RCMP say

Two men killed in weekend plane crash in Newfoundland, RCMP say

DEER LAKE — RCMP say two men died in a plane crash over the weekend in western Newfoundland. Police say the only people aboard the plane — a 54-year-old pilot and a 27-year-old passenger — were pronounced dead at the scene in Deer Lake.

At least one person dead in western Newfoundland plane crash

DEER LAKE — The Transportation Safety Board has sent investigators to the site of a plane crash in western Newfoundland after a small plane crashed Saturday afternoon.
N.S. Black community's reunion returns with safety measures, a year after shooting

N.S. Black community's reunion returns with safety measures, a year after shooting

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Black community is including safety measures at a reunion of former residents of a historic community in Halifax, one year after a shooting during the event.
Olivia Scott scores second goal, Ottawa Rapid beat Halifax Tides 1-0 in NSL

Olivia Scott scores second goal, Ottawa Rapid beat Halifax Tides 1-0 in NSL

OTTAWA — Olivia Scott scored her second goal this season as Ottawa Rapid FC defeated Halifax Tides FC 1-0 on Friday night in the Northern Super League.
Sentencing hearing opens for Halifax teen who pleaded guilty in stabbing death

Sentencing hearing opens for Halifax teen who pleaded guilty in stabbing death

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge imposed a publication ban Friday on testimony for the sentencing hearing of a 16-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Halifax high school student.
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