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15-year-old ATV driver dies in collision on New Brunswick highway

15-year-old ATV driver dies in collision on New Brunswick highway

A 15-year-old driver of an all-terrain vehicle has died after a collision on a Moncton, N.B., highway. The RCMP say they responded to a report of a crash between a parked vehicle and an ATV on Highway 2 on Thursday afternoon.
N.S., federal government offering rent subsidies to people escaping domestic violence

N.S., federal government offering rent subsidies to people escaping domestic violence

HALIFAX — The Canadian and Nova Scotia governments are teaming up to offer rent subsidies for survivors of gender-based violence. Nova Scotia will invest $11.
With election campaign on horizon, N.B. Tories promise 2-point HST cut if re-elected

With election campaign on horizon, N.B. Tories promise 2-point HST cut if re-elected

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Premier Blaine Higgs hasn't yet called a provincial election, but he's already making campaign promises.
N.S. union claims respiratory services in crisis, as agencies say recruiting underway

N.S. union claims respiratory services in crisis, as agencies say recruiting underway

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia union says a shortage of respiratory therapists is jeopardizing patient care, but health agencies say they're already responding to the issue with recruitment efforts.

Corrective to July 16 story on Labrador wildfires

In a July 16 story about the wildfires in Labrador, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that a fire burning close to Labrador City was 14 square kilometres in size. In fact, it was about 140 square kilometres. The Canadian Press
RCMP to heighten presence in N.S. town after patrol car set alight late at night

RCMP to heighten presence in N.S. town after patrol car set alight late at night

METEGHAN, N.S. — The Mounties say they are bringing in more officers to a southwestern Nova Scotia community where a patrol car was set on fire in a service station lot earlier this week.
Ground assault begins on Labrador City wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate

Ground assault begins on Labrador City wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. — Firefighters began attacking a fire near Labrador City from the ground Thursday, marking a new stage in the effort to get the roaring wildfire under control.

Organizers for Fredericton Pride say event will go ahead despite intense harassment

Organizers of the annual Pride festival in Fredericton say the city's scheduled events will go ahead as originally planned.
Canada's premiers say Ottawa must meet NATO spending target to keep U.S.'s respect

Canada's premiers say Ottawa must meet NATO spending target to keep U.S.'s respect

HALIFAX — A three-day meeting among Canada's premiers ended with provincial and territorial leaders calling on Ottawa to quickly ramp up defence spending in order to protect the country's trade relationship with the United States ahead of its upcomin
Father sues Newfoundland and Labrador government for death of son in provincial jail

Father sues Newfoundland and Labrador government for death of son in provincial jail

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A father in St. John's, N.L., is suing the Newfoundland and Labrador government over his son's death last year in the province's largest jail.