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In domestic abuse, strangulation is a 'hidden' predictor of femicide, experts say

In domestic abuse, strangulation is a 'hidden' predictor of femicide, experts say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Georgina McGrath says she still has to sleep some nights with the windows open, the cold air in her lungs a reminder that she's far away from the man who used to strangle her.
Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man dies months after exoneration

Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man dies months after exoneration

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick man who spent decades fighting a wrongful murder conviction that landed him and a friend behind bars had only a few months to relish his victory, the organization that helped in his legal battle said Saturday as it annou
Residents return home after harrowing evacuation from 'blast zone' of Labrador fire

Residents return home after harrowing evacuation from 'blast zone' of Labrador fire

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People living in the "blast zone" of a central Labrador structure fire were able to return to their homes on Saturday after officials ended an evacuation order because there was no longer any risk of explosions.
Fire in Labrador town under control, officials tells residents to stay away

Fire in Labrador town under control, officials tells residents to stay away

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — RCMP say the fire that prompted a state of emergency in a Labrador town is now under control.
Nova Scotia justice minister steps down after domestic violence comments

Nova Scotia justice minister steps down after domestic violence comments

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Justice Minister Brad Johns resigned Friday evening, one day after he made comments downplaying the severity of domestic violence.
N.B. environment minister resigns, citing political differences with Higgs's Tories

N.B. environment minister resigns, citing political differences with Higgs's Tories

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s environment minister quit on Friday, citing political differences with the Progressive Conservative government led by Premier Blaine Higgs.
Nova Scotia premier says agreement reached with teachers union, strike averted

Nova Scotia premier says agreement reached with teachers union, strike averted

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said Thursday an agreement in principle has been reached on a new contract for public school teachers.
Nova Scotia justice minister says domestic violence not at 'epidemic' level

Nova Scotia justice minister says domestic violence not at 'epidemic' level

HALIFAX — As Nova Scotia marked the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting that claimed 22 lives, the province's justice minister was forced to apologize for saying that domestic violence is not an "epidemic.
Inmate who briefly escaped from New Brunswick prison was violent career criminal

Inmate who briefly escaped from New Brunswick prison was violent career criminal

HALIFAX — The inmate who briefly escaped from a New Brunswick prison on the weekend was Jermaine Carvery, a career criminal known for terrorizing robbery victims and attempting to flee custody, Correctional Service Canada confirmed Thursday.
Ottawa plans to sell off historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing

Ottawa plans to sell off historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing

HALIFAX — The federal government is planning to sell off the historic, century-old armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for new housing, but the town's mayor says that could be a bad idea.