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Lobster populations remain healthy around the Maritimes, but numbers are dropping

Lobster populations remain healthy around the Maritimes, but numbers are dropping

HALIFAX — Lobster populations around the Maritimes remain in good shape, though climate change may be to blame for a recent downward trend, the federal Fisheries Department says.
Man acquitted of 'horrific' N.S. sexual assault as police methods in case face review

Man acquitted of 'horrific' N.S. sexual assault as police methods in case face review

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia provincial court judge on Tuesday acquitted a man charged in a 2018 sexual assault, setting the stage for a review of whether Halifax police failed to gather key evidence in the case.
Nova Scotia ends public health orders for COVID-19, including mandatory vaccinations

Nova Scotia ends public health orders for COVID-19, including mandatory vaccinations

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's top health official says the province will soon be treating COVID-19 like any other respiratory illness. Chief medical officer Dr.
Plan for urban national park in Halifax reaches key milestone: Parks Canada

Plan for urban national park in Halifax reaches key milestone: Parks Canada

HALIFAX — Parks Canada says an urban wilderness area on the edge of Halifax has met a key requirement in the process to become a national urban park.
RCMP say Sunday evening vehicle collision in Nova Scotia leaves one woman dead

RCMP say Sunday evening vehicle collision in Nova Scotia leaves one woman dead

MEAGHERS HILL, NOVA SCOTIA — Police in Nova Scotia say they are investigating a vehicle collision that left one person dead.
Princess Anne offers praise as Canada's oldest military regiment marks anniversary

Princess Anne offers praise as Canada's oldest military regiment marks anniversary

MONCTON, N.B. — A visiting member of the Royal Family heaped praise on Canada's oldest continually serving cavalry regiment on Saturday, saying its storied military accomplishments date back to before it formally had a country to call its own.
Deaths of Indigenous people in Atlantic Canadian jails spark calls for review, change

Deaths of Indigenous people in Atlantic Canadian jails spark calls for review, change

Recent deaths of several First Nations people in Atlantic Canadian jails have prompted calls for Indigenous-led inquiries and systemic change in the justice system.
Surgery wait-list in Nova Scotia shrinking as procedures ramp up: Health Department

Surgery wait-list in Nova Scotia shrinking as procedures ramp up: Health Department

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says the Health Department's wait-list for surgeries is shrinking.
Man facing charges after Cape Breton police seize weapons, ammunition, RCMP uniform

Man facing charges after Cape Breton police seize weapons, ammunition, RCMP uniform

SYDNEY, N.S. — Police in Cape Breton say a man is facing 21 charges after they seized seven firearms, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and police clothing and equipment believed to be from the RCMP and Ontario Provincial Police.
Deal reached in Newfoundland and Labrador crab fishery, harvesters to start fishing

Deal reached in Newfoundland and Labrador crab fishery, harvesters to start fishing

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A bitter standoff that shut down Newfoundland and Labrador's lucrative snow crab fishery for nearly six weeks came to an end on Friday.