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'Disgraceful': N.S. Tory leader slams school's request that military remove uniform

'Disgraceful': N.S. Tory leader slams school's request that military remove uniform

HALIFAX — A Halifax-area school is walking back its request that service members not attend its Remembrance Day ceremony in uniform, following an outburst of anger including from the Nova Scotia premier, who said the initial ask was “disgraceful and
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N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's incumbent Progressive Conservatives released their election platform Friday, announcing that if elected to govern Nov. 26, they will impose a cap on electricity rate increases.
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Halifax mall stabbing: Third adult charged with accessory in 16-year-old boy's death

Halifax mall stabbing: Third adult charged with accessory in 16-year-old boy's death

HALIFAX — Halifax police have charged a third adult in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy at the Halifax Shopping Centre earlier this year.
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In the news today: N.S. votes: Tories to release platform today

In the news today: N.S. votes: Tories to release platform today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... N.S. votes: Tories to release platform today The Progressive Conservatives are set to release their party platform today ahead of Nova Scotia’s Nov.
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Nova Scotia RCMP investigating another fatal case of intimate partner violence

Nova Scotia RCMP investigating another fatal case of intimate partner violence

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating another fatal case of intimate partner violence, this time in the southwestern corner of the province.
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Nova Scotia election: Liberals say province's immigration levels are too high

Nova Scotia election: Liberals say province's immigration levels are too high

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's growing population was the subject of debate on Day 12 of the provincial election campaign, with Liberal Leader Zach Churchill arguing immigration levels must be reduced until the province can provide enough housing and health
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Commercial fishers seek $10 million in damages against 'illegal' N.S. lobster buyers

Commercial fishers seek $10 million in damages against 'illegal' N.S. lobster buyers

HALIFAX — A commercial lobster fishing group in Nova Scotia has gone to court seeking $10 million in damages against companies it alleges are buying illegally caught lobster.
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Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to set up a rent bank for struggling renters

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to set up a rent bank for struggling renters

HALIFAX — Low-income tenants in Nova Scotia who fall behind on their rent could soon turn to a rent bank for a no-interest emergency loan if the Liberal party wins the provincial election on Nov. 26.
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Woman's killing by male partner in Nova Scotia all too familiar: researcher

Woman's killing by male partner in Nova Scotia all too familiar: researcher

COLE HARBOUR, N.S. — As police investigate the killing of a 71-year-old woman in Nova Scotia by her male partner, the head of an Ontario research group on violence against women says the situation is all too familiar.
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Nova Scotia Tories promise universal shingles vaccine program for 65 and over

Nova Scotia Tories promise universal shingles vaccine program for 65 and over

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives promised on Tuesday to introduce a universal shingles vaccine program for people 65 and older if re-elected Nov. 26, the latest in a series of targeted health announcements.
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