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Long-delayed report from Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry to be released Jan. 31

Long-delayed report from Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry to be released Jan. 31

HALIFAX — The long-delayed inquiry report into an Afghanistan war veteran's decision to kill his family and himself in Nova Scotia will be released Jan. 31.
One person injured after fire at tent encampment in front of Halifax City Hall

One person injured after fire at tent encampment in front of Halifax City Hall

HALIFAX — One person has been injured after a fire at the homeless tent encampment in front of Halifax City Hall. The municipality says firefighters were called to the Grand Parade square around 6:30 a.m. after a report of a tent fire.

Election speculation cost New Brunswick nearly $2 million: chief electoral officer

FREDERICTON — Months of speculation about a 2023 election that never came to pass in New Brunswick cost the government over $3.
N.B. premier's province-hopping to raise campaign cash criticized

N.B. premier's province-hopping to raise campaign cash criticized

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick opposition leaders are denouncing the premier's cross-country travel to raise campaign funds and are promising to ban political donations from outside the province if they win the election this fall.
Nova Scotia announces its first screening program for lung cancer

Nova Scotia announces its first screening program for lung cancer

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has launched its first screening program for lung cancer as it battles the highest rates of the disease in the country.
Why lawyers say alleged police wrongdoing in the Glen Assoun case can't be forgotten

Why lawyers say alleged police wrongdoing in the Glen Assoun case can't be forgotten

HALIFAX — For Sean MacDonald, the push to restart a criminal investigation into police destruction of evidence in the Glen Assoun wrongful conviction case matters both for personal reasons and for the precedent it could set.
Post-game handshakes are back in Newfoundland and Labrador amateur hockey

Post-game handshakes are back in Newfoundland and Labrador amateur hockey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Hockey players in Newfoundland and Labrador are once again allowed to line up and shake hands after their games.
N.B. men cleared of 1983 murder hope Trudeau's interest in case spurs compensation

N.B. men cleared of 1983 murder hope Trudeau's interest in case spurs compensation

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Two men recently acquitted of a 1983 murder for which they served lengthy prison terms say they appreciate the prime minister taking an interest in their case.
Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

HALIFAX — A 22-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged with lighting a fire last May that grew to become one of the largest wildfires in the province's history. The Barrington Lake fire southwest of Shelburne, N.S.
Former staffer suing Nova Scotia premier's office for firing over social media post

Former staffer suing Nova Scotia premier's office for firing over social media post

HALIFAX — A former political adviser fired by the Nova Scotia premier’s office last fall over a post on her social media that was characterized as antisemitic is suing for wrongful dismissal.
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