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Eastern Canada
Two N.S. nurses to tell UN committee of women's 'non-state torture' in Canada
ctvnews.ca - Janice Dickson, THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA -- Canada needs a special criminal charge to cover extended campaigns of physical and emotional abuse that amount to torture, say two Nova …
Canadian News
Gap in pipe the cause of Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill, which is now impossible to clean up
globalnews.ca - By Ross Lord
After 4 days of silence, Husky Energy is finally facing television cameras over what is now Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill. The company says …
Eastern Canada
Oland lawyer shares insight on latest win
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Eastern Canada
Atlantic Canada oil spill caused by weak flowline connection
Reuters - Reuters Editorial
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A weak connector on an oil flowline during a fierce Atlantic storm caused a spill last week off the coast of Newfoundland & Labrador, Husky Energy Inc said on Tuesday.
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Eastern Canada
Cole Harbour restaurant creates pot-friendly smoking area on outdoor patio
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
A month after recreational cannabis was legalized, cannabis lounges are springing up in the Halifax area and a restaurant owner in Cole Harbour has …
Eastern Canada
Mistrial declared in Dennis Oland murder retrial after police 'improprieties'
ctvnews.ca - Chris Morris, THE CANADIAN PRESS
SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- A mistrial has been declared in the retrial of Dennis Oland for the second-degree murder of his father, with the jury dismissed …
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World News
New Brunswick craft cidery inks deal with Chinese grocery chain
globalnews.ca - By Megan Yamoah
A Fredericton cidery is about to go global. Red Rover Craft Cider, the oldest craft cider company in New Brunswick, has inked a deal with a large …
Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: Wardrobe change on the horizon
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As of 4:25 p.m. Nov. 19, Cumberland County, Colchester County North, and Colchester County Cobequid Bay is under a snowfall warning. Snow is expected …
Eastern Canada
Five-year-old boy injured after being struck by a vehicle while boarding a school bus
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
A five-year-old boy is being treated in hospital for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, after being struck by a vehicle while boarding a …
Nova Scotia
Longtime Nova Scotia MLA says he plans to run for Federal office
globalnews.ca - By Alexander Quon
A longtime Nova Scotia PC MLA has announced he plans to run for federal office in the 2019 election. Chris d’Entremont says he plans to seek the …
Eastern Canada
Police continue to investigate 1998 shooting death of Halifax couple
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
Halifax Regional Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate the murders of a man and woman who were shot to death 20 …
Eastern Canada
Man killed in hunting accident in Colchester County: RCMP
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
The RCMP say a man has been killed in a hunting accident in Nova Scotia’s Colchester County. Police say a 60-year-old man and a 41-year-old man had …
Eastern Canada
From Big Apple to Albert Bridge, business executive trades in suit and tie for alpaca farming
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
In the song New York, New York, Frank Sinatra said if you could make it there, you’ll make it anywhere, so Bob and Norma Silverstein put that theory …
Eastern Canada
N.B. Tories promise fewer taxes, balanced budget in new throne speech
ctvnews.ca - Kevin Bissett, THE CANADIAN PRESS
FREDERICTON -- New Brunswick's new minority Tory government has delivered a throne speech that promises a balanced budget by March 2020 or sooner. The …
Eastern Canada
Death of New Glasgow pedestrian hasn't changed habits
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
The death of a man who was crossing a busy street that doesn't have a crosswalk, seems to be having little effect on others making the same …
Eastern Canada
We’koqma’q First Nation offers $100,000 for information in Cassidy Bernard case
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
Band officials in We’koqma’q First Nation are offering a $100,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in connection with …
Eastern Canada
Some Monctonians already getting sick of winter weather
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
So far this month, Moncton has seen 29 centimeters of snow. The norm is somewhere around 19 this time of year. More snow fell on Tuesday night and …
Eastern Canada
Boy, 15, facing charges after allegedly attacking another teen with knife
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
A 15-year-old boy is facing charges after he allegedly attacked another 15-year-old boy with a knife in Fall River, N.S. The RCMP responded to a …
Eastern Canada
City takes aim at Bedford Highway traffic woes
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
No one enjoys sitting in traffic - but anyone who travels the Bedford Highway in Halifax probably does it often. The highway is one of the busiest in …
Human Rights
Examine 'monstrous' allegations of forced sterilization of Indigenous women: NDP
yahoo.com - The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — The federal government and the provinces must examine "monstrous" allegations of modern-day forced sterilizations of Indigenous women, NDP …
Curling
From Learn to Curl to home ice advantage in 10 years
curling.ca - Darren McEwen
Ten years ago Anouk Roy joined a Learn to Curl program in Moncton, N.B. Monday night in her home province Roy had a team from one of Canada’s most …
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Eastern Canada
Halifax women grateful for life-saving cancer 'dognosis'
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
Two close friends in Halifax say you might want to pay attention the next time your dog starts acting strangely around you. One is battling cancer; …
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Cannabis Industry
Coastal Cannabis: The Atlantic Canadian Cannabis Market | INN
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A local focus is key to capitalizing on demand in the Atlantic Canadian cannabis market. The era of legal weed has kicked off with a shortage in 2018, …
The Washington Post
North Atlantic
A pattern favorable for winter storms may return to start December, but snow is far from a guarantee
The Washington Post
By Wes Junker Mid-November brought an early round of snow to Washington. Might early December produce another? You may have seen rumors on social media about a cold, stormy pattern developing toward the
Cannabis Legalization
Look! No Spike In Impaired Driving After Cannabis Legalization In Canada
stupiddope.com - Jesse James
Back on October 17 Canada legalized marijuana for recreational adult use. Today Canada is back in the news, as officials have reported no spike in …
Nova Scotia
More snow is on the way for Nova Scotia, meteorologists warn | The Star
thestar.com - Philip Croucher
HALIFAX—We’re in for some more snow, Nova Scotia. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for one section of the province and a special …
Canadian University Sports
2018 Men's Rugby Nationals
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2018 Canadian University Men's Rugby National Championship Victoria, B.C. - November 21-25, 2018 The 2018 Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship …
$Development firm planning new wells if New Brunswick Tories lift fracking moratorium$
Natural Gas
Development firm planning new wells if New Brunswick Tories lift fracking moratorium
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A major player in natural gas development in New Brunswick is making plans for new wells if the province’s new Tory government follows through on a …
Eastern Canada
Questions raised over Cape Breton cull that has cost Ottawa $7,900 per moose
ctvnews.ca - Michael Tutton, THE CANADIAN PRESS
When a Mi'kmaq hunter shoots a moose in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the meat feeds children, hides are used in clothing, and there's one …
Money (Canada)
How much Canadians across the country plan to spend this holiday season
globalnews.ca - By Erica Alini
How much are Canadians planning to drop on holiday spending this year? It depends on who you ask, of course. But it also depends on where you ask. A …