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High winds and rough seas stall bid to salvage ship grounded off western Newfoundland

High winds and rough seas stall bid to salvage ship grounded off western Newfoundland

LARK HARBOUR, N.L. — Rough weather on Tuesday forced salvage specialists to abandon their inspection of a large cargo ship that ran aground in a rocky cove along Newfoundland’s west coast on the weekend.
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Nova Scotia bill would repeal fixed election date, increase politicians' pay

Nova Scotia bill would repeal fixed election date, increase politicians' pay

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced legislation to repeal the province's fixed election date, give it the power to fire the auditor general, and increase politicians’ pay.
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Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

MONTREAL — Antonine Maillet — novelist, playwright, and proud Acadian — has died at the age of 95. Her publisher, Leméac, announced the news Monday on social media, saying the author had died overnight at her home in Montreal.
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Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2025-26 provincial budget

Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2025-26 provincial budget

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Finance Minister John Lohr has tabled the province's budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes tax cuts and measures to protect the economy if U. S.
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QMJHL roundup: Gill nets late winner for Wildcats in 3-1 win over Mooseheads

HALIFAX — Dyllan Gill's goal at 17:46 of the third period snapped a 1-1 deadlock and lifted the visiting Moncton Wildcats to a 3-1 win over the Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Monday at Scotiabank Centre.
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Tough grip: Nova Scotians struggle to find salt or sand after icy winter storm

Tough grip: Nova Scotians struggle to find salt or sand after icy winter storm

HALIFAX — Nova Scotians are struggling to get their hands on salt and other abrasives to cope with ice after this weekend’s storm turned many driveways into skating rinks.
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N.L. launched a basic income program for older adults. So far, just 110 have enrolled

N.L. launched a basic income program for older adults. So far, just 110 have enrolled

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Cargo ship runs aground on western coast of Newfoundland, crew rescued without injury

Cargo ship runs aground on western coast of Newfoundland, crew rescued without injury

LARK HARBOUR, N.L. — The Canadian Coast Guard is working through snow and high winds to assess and develop a plan for a 207-metre cargo ship that ran aground on the western coast of Newfoundland.
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Massive blaze damages abandoned school buildings in Halifax’s north end

Massive blaze damages abandoned school buildings in Halifax’s north end

HALIFAX — A massive overnight blaze caused significant damage to abandoned school buildings in Halifax’s north end that have been described as a “known hazard” for possible fires.
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QMJHL roundup: Elie, Dupuis pace Cataractes to 6-4 win over Sea Dogs

ST. JOHN, N.B.
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