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B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

BURNABY, B.C. — A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario. A statement from RCMP in Burnaby, B.C.
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Canada's police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests

Canada's police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests

HALIFAX — The frequency of protests linked to domestic and global issues is creating an “unsustainable demand” on policing services across the country, say Canada’s chiefs of police.
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Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's decision to offer free at-home tests for sexually transmitted infections is an important step toward reducing some barriers to vital sexual health care, says the head of the provincial AIDS coalition. Dr.
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Sister of dead firefighter calls for safety overhaul of N.S. firefighting school

Sister of dead firefighter calls for safety overhaul of N.S. firefighting school

HALIFAX — The sister of a firefighter who died during a training exam at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School says the program needs an overhaul to improve its safety standards.
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Nova Scotia RCMP say three dead after fiery crash in Pictou County

Nova Scotia RCMP say three dead after fiery crash in Pictou County

MOUNT WILLIAM, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP say a two-vehicle crash in Pictou County has claimed the lives of three people. Police say the collision occurred late Sunday on Highway 106 in Mount William, between the Trenton connector and the Granton exit.
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Ottawa provides $6.7 million for Nova Scotia organizations helping homeless veterans

Ottawa provides $6.7 million for Nova Scotia organizations helping homeless veterans

HALIFAX — The federal government is providing $6.7 million to two programs that assist homeless veterans in Nova Scotia. One group, Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada), is getting $5.
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Court approves Postmedia bid for insolvent Atlantic newspaper chain

Court approves Postmedia bid for insolvent Atlantic newspaper chain

HALIFAX — Postmedia Network Inc. has won court approval for its bid to buy Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain, but the company says the acquisition will lead to job cuts.
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Halifax developing code of conduct for residents of designated homeless encampments

Halifax developing code of conduct for residents of designated homeless encampments

HALIFAX — Halifax Regional Municipality is developing a code of conduct for people sleeping rough at city-designated homeless encampments, many of which are growing far beyond their stated capacity.
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Investigators need more evidence to lay charges in 2023 Halifax wildfire: minister

Investigators need more evidence to lay charges in 2023 Halifax wildfire: minister

HALIFAX — More than one year after a wildfire ravaged a Halifax suburb, Nova Scotia Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton is appealing for the public’s help with an investigation he says has stalled.
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One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

HALIFAX — Residents of small communities across Canada are finding creative ways of getting around Facebook's news blackout to share updates about dangerous weather events, but they say it's still tough to get information to people quickly on the pla
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