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Nova Scotia court says arrest of couple in park was 'cookie-cutter' policing

Nova Scotia court says arrest of couple in park was 'cookie-cutter' policing

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has upheld a Police Review Board ruling that said an officer went too far when he arrested a couple who had stopped in a city park after hours in 2018.
Court rejects lawsuits filed by former cabinet ministers in Newfoundland and Labrador

Court rejects lawsuits filed by former cabinet ministers in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A court in Newfoundland and Labrador has rejected separate lawsuits filed by two former cabinet ministers who were kicked out of the Liberal caucus four years ago.
Omicron-targeting vaccine now available for Nova Scotia children aged five to 11

Omicron-targeting vaccine now available for Nova Scotia children aged five to 11

HALIFAX — The Omicron-targeting COVID-19 booster shot is now available to children between the ages of five and 11 in Nova Scotia.
Man dies after attempted home invasion in Halifax, police say

Man dies after attempted home invasion in Halifax, police say

HALIFAX — Police say they are investigating after an attempted home invasion at a Halifax home, which investigators determined was not random.
Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island set to increase to $14.50 today

Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island set to increase to $14.50 today

CHARLOTTETOWN — The first of two increases that will boost Prince Edward Island's minimum wage to $15 by the end of the year comes into effect on Sunday.
Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador to see 'significant' rain going into new year

Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador to see 'significant' rain going into new year

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador that will remain in effect until Monday. It says several parts including the St.
Matching Fiona relief donations from Ottawa not yet delivered to Red Cross

Matching Fiona relief donations from Ottawa not yet delivered to Red Cross

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Funds promised by Ottawa to help the Canadian Red Cross with relief efforts following post-tropical storm Fiona have not yet been received.
Noah, William and Olivia among 2022's most popular baby names in N.S. and N.B.

Noah, William and Olivia among 2022's most popular baby names in N.S. and N.B.

Noah was the most popular baby name in New Brunswick this year, while in Nova Scotia it was Oliver.
Nova Scotia names first member of panel studying environmental racism in province

Nova Scotia names first member of panel studying environmental racism in province

HALIFAX — Augy Jones, the first member named to a Nova Scotia government panel that will examine how racism affects a community's natural environment, says he hopes the panel's work gets national recognition for the way it approaches the problem.
N.S. university limits foreign student enrolment after recruitment too successful

N.S. university limits foreign student enrolment after recruitment too successful

SYDNEY, N.S. — Cape Breton University says it's limiting enrolment to a popular business program following concerns the school is not equipped to handle the recent influx of international students.