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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal premier has once again penned a letter to the federal government opposing one of its decisions — this time about the reopening of the province's commercial northern cod fishery.

LENNOX ISLAND, P.E.I. — The government of Canada and Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq First Nations announced an agreement on Thursday to turn a pristine chain of islands with sacred cultural significance into a national park reserve.

CHURCHILL FALLS, N.L. — There was relief in central Labrador Wednesday night as officials lifted a wildfire evacuation order, allowing people to return to their homes in Churchill Falls two weeks after they were asked to flee.

SYDNEY, N.S. — Police in Cape Breton are investigating reports of a scam involving a seemingly stranded motorist flagging down drivers and offering gold jewelry in exchange for money to pay for gas or repairs. In Sydney, N.S.

CHARLOTTETOWN — For Rupinder Pal Singh, who has been a leading voice in protests against changes to Prince Edward Island's immigration rules, going back to India is "not an option.

HALIFAX — Unions representing health-care workers in Nova Scotia have filed for conciliation to reach an essential services agreement with the province, a first step toward a possible strike.

HALIFAX — Information on hospital visits and other medical records is now available for Nova Scotians through the province’s mobile phone application called YourHealthNS.

HALIFAX — A boil-water advisory that had affected more than 200,000 people living and working in Halifax and the surrounding area was lifted Wednesday morning, 40 hours after it came into effect.

HALIFAX — The tax base for municipalities across Nova Scotia isn't keeping up with the cost of services and programs, and local governments need to get creative in finding new revenue, including by asking Ottawa for a cut of personal income taxes.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Exactly 32 years after the federal government imposed a moratorium on Newfoundland and Labrador's commercial cod fishery, harvesters in the province demanded on Tuesday that Ottawa reinstate it.