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Review board says Halifax police procedures not at fault in 2018 rape case handling

Review board says Halifax police procedures not at fault in 2018 rape case handling

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Police Review Board has concluded the conduct of Halifax officers in a controversial 2018 sexual assault case doesn't warrant any broad changes in how the police force operates.
No word on resumption of work at Cape Breton coal mine after go-ahead by province

No word on resumption of work at Cape Breton coal mine after go-ahead by province

HALIFAX — It is still unclear whether a Cape Breton coal mine, closed eight months ago because of rockfalls, will reopen after receiving permission from the province this week to resume year-round production. Morien Resources Corp.
Nova Scotia court approves creditor protection for SaltWire Network, appoints monitor

Nova Scotia court approves creditor protection for SaltWire Network, appoints monitor

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge approved an application Wednesday to protect Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper company from its creditors as SaltWire Network Inc. tries to emerge from insolvency with a restructuring plan.
New Brunswick long-term care unprepared for next generation of aging seniors

New Brunswick long-term care unprepared for next generation of aging seniors

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick will need to rethink its long-term care offerings to respond to the needs of an increasingly diverse population, the province's seniors' advocate says in a report released Wednesday.
Non-profit fears end of funding to recycle used fishing gear in Atlantic Canada

Non-profit fears end of funding to recycle used fishing gear in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — An environmental non-profit organization that helps recycle tonnes of used fishing gear at more than two dozen collection sites across Atlantic Canada warns it’s at risk of shutting down without continued government funding.
Cape Breton coal mine closed by roof falls allowed to resume year-round operations

Cape Breton coal mine closed by roof falls allowed to resume year-round operations

HALIFAX — A Cape Breton coal mine that had been ordered to cease operations after two roof falls last summer is being permitted to resume year-round production.
Newfoundland capelin out of 'critical zone,' but not because there are more fish

Newfoundland capelin out of 'critical zone,' but not because there are more fish

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Scientists say they no longer consider the capelin off Newfoundland's east coast to be in the critical zone, but it’s not because there are more fish.
SaltWire's money woes a sign of bigger problems in the newspaper business: experts

SaltWire's money woes a sign of bigger problems in the newspaper business: experts

HALIFAX — The recent decision by SaltWire Network Inc.
N.B. hopes for a quiet spring with no flooding as province exits warm, dry winter

N.B. hopes for a quiet spring with no flooding as province exits warm, dry winter

FREDERICTON — Officials responsible for monitoring flooding in New Brunswick say they expect a quiet season after a mild winter with less snow than usual in the province.
Fishers say closure of lucrative baby eel fishery won't stop poaching in Maritimes

Fishers say closure of lucrative baby eel fishery won't stop poaching in Maritimes

HALIFAX — Ottawa’s decision to close the lucrative elver fishery on rivers in the Maritimes won’t prevent illegal fishing of the baby eels, a commercial licence holder in Nova Scotia said Tuesday.