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HALIFAX — The mother of an Indigenous woman who died in hospital with fungal meningitis says her daughter's race may have played a role in the allegedly negligent medical treatment she received.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Pro-Palestinian activists say a man assaulted two women on Saturday who were acting as safety marshals during a protest march through downtown St. John's, N.L.

HALIFAX — Halifax's acting chief of police is being named as the city's new top police officer after 31 years with the force. Don MacLean, who became acting chief a year ago, assumes his permanent role Aug. 12.

HALIFAX — Fighting the "unprecedented" wildfire that erupted last year in a western Halifax suburb and quickly engulfed homes went beyond the city's capabilities, says a report by Halifax's fire department.

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HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police watchdog is looking into whether charges will be laid against a Halifax police officer after a woman he took to the ground during an arrest suffered an injury to her liver.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People in Newfoundland and Labrador who feel they've been a victim of police misconduct have just six months to file a complaint.

HALIFAX — Campaign promises to fund mental health care, reinstate public school boards and give tax breaks for dog adoptions are among the pledges that, nearly three years into his mandate, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has either tossed aside or b

HALIFAX — Funeral directors across the country are warning grieving families about a trend of third-party websites republishing obituaries for profit.

HALIFAX — Toronto-based Postmedia Network Inc. has offered to purchase Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain for $1 million, according to a newly released monitor’s report. The offer is being recommended by KSV Restructuring Inc.