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Nova Scotia tells court that Ottawa is entirely responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

Nova Scotia tells court that Ottawa is entirely responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether the federal government is solely responsible for the dike system that protects the low-lying land corridor linking Nova Scotia with New Brunswick.
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Northern Pulp seeking $2.5 billion in private-public funding to build new pulp mill

Northern Pulp seeking $2.5 billion in private-public funding to build new pulp mill

HALIFAX — Northern Pulp, the company behind a Nova Scotia mill that shut down four years ago amid environmental shortcomings, says it will cost $2.5 billion to build a new, cutting-edge plant on the province's southwest shore.
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Hydro‑Québec says Newfoundland and Labrador power deal is 'clean break' from the past

Hydro‑Québec says Newfoundland and Labrador power deal is 'clean break' from the past

ST. JOHN'S — The head of Quebec's hydro utility was in Labrador on Monday to tour a massive hydroelectric plant at the heart of a draft energy deal touted as a new beginning in the fraught relationship between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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China tariffs on Canadian seafood add more volatility to industry threatened by Trump

China tariffs on Canadian seafood add more volatility to industry threatened by Trump

HALIFAX — China’s intent to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian seafood products adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry already threatened by U.S. duties, say sector representatives in Atlantic Canada.
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72-year-old N.S. man dead after side-by-side vehicles crashed in Annapolis County

WEST DALHOUSIE, N.S. — A 72-year-old man is dead and two men have been arrested after two side-by-side utility vehicles crashed in Annapolis County, N.S. Police say around 4:40 p.m.
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Researchers race to cure 'Newfoundland curse,' which can kill without warning

Researchers race to cure 'Newfoundland curse,' which can kill without warning

ST. JOHN'S — Terry Rideout says he was loading up his fishing gear the first time a tiny implant in his chest sent bolts of electricity into his heart and shocked it back into its regular rhythm.
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Kennedy, Carrier score third-period goals to earn Mooseheads 5-3 win over Sea Dogs

ST. JOHN, N.B. — Quinn Kennedy and Shawn Carrier scored third-period goals to earn the Halifax Mooseheads a 5-3 win over the Saint John Sea Dogs in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action Friday night.
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'Tunnel vision' of N.B. police blamed for wrongful murder convictions of two men

'Tunnel vision' of N.B. police blamed for wrongful murder convictions of two men

ST. JOHN, N.B. — "Tunnel vision" was the main shortfall of an investigation in the 1980s that led to the wrongful conviction of two men who spent years in prison for a murder they didn't commit, police in New Brunswick said Friday.
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P.E.I. signs $30-million pharmacare deal for diabetes medication, contraceptives

P.E.I. signs $30-million pharmacare deal for diabetes medication, contraceptives

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island has signed a four-year $30-million pharmacare agreement with the federal government to provide universal access to diabetes medication and contraceptives.
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After spate of gender-based violence, N.S. announces $24M for transition houses

After spate of gender-based violence, N.S. announces $24M for transition houses

HALIFAX — Facing increasing pressure to do more to address intimate-partner violence in Nova Scotia, the provincial government on Friday announced $23.7 million for transition houses.
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