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Emails reveal N.S. RCMP concerns about conflict of interest in hiring of spouses

Emails reveal N.S. RCMP concerns about conflict of interest in hiring of spouses

HALIFAX — The inquiry investigating the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting has released emails detailing conflict of interest concerns raised about two members assigned last year to an RCMP team providing information to the inquiry.
Commissioner calls on Nova Scotia government to overhaul outdated access laws

Commissioner calls on Nova Scotia government to overhaul outdated access laws

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's information and privacy commissioner says the province's access and privacy laws are in need of a complete overhaul. Tricia Ralph, in a report released Thursday, said the legislation hasn't been updated in almost 30 years.
Massive American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Halifax harbour

Massive American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Halifax harbour

HALIFAX — The newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. navy's fleet arrived this morning in Halifax harbour. The nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford is on its first deployment, having left its home port in Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 4.
Deaths of two great whites off Maritimes within weeks 'highly unusual': researcher

Deaths of two great whites off Maritimes within weeks 'highly unusual': researcher

FREDERICTON — The discovery of two dead great white sharks washed ashore in Atlantic Canada in less than two weeks is a mystery to researchers.
Halifax hospital bidder misses final submission deadline, expansion project on hold

Halifax hospital bidder misses final submission deadline, expansion project on hold

HALIFAX — One of Atlantic Canada's largest infrastructure projects is now on hold after the hospital project’s lone bidder failed to submit its final proposal by today’s Nova Scotia government deadline.
Ottawa waiting on draft proposals from provinces for $250-million home heating fund

Ottawa waiting on draft proposals from provinces for $250-million home heating fund

HALIFAX — Environment and Climate Change Canada says it’s still waiting for draft proposals from most provinces on administering a $250-million home heating assistance program announced six weeks ago.
Halifax Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre gets $28.8 million from Ottawa for new home

Halifax Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre gets $28.8 million from Ottawa for new home

HALIFAX — With an additional $28.8 million from the federal government, Halifax’s Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre plans to build a spacious downtown complex to better serve the growing population of urban Indigenous people.
Cape Breton Regional police officer facing two charges related to domestic assault

Cape Breton Regional police officer facing two charges related to domestic assault

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police watchdog agency has laid two assault charges against 52-year-old Lawrence Doucette, a constable with the Cape Breton Regional Police.
Trial begins for Royal Newfoundland Constabulary member charged with choking, assault

Trial begins for Royal Newfoundland Constabulary member charged with choking, assault

CORNER BROOK, N.L. — A two-day trial begins today in provincial court for a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer facing charges including choking and assault with a weapon. The province's police watchdog agency said in March that Const.
Census figures show Atlantic provinces saw large influx of immigrants

Census figures show Atlantic provinces saw large influx of immigrants

FREDERICTON — Chijioke Amadi has called Prince Edward Island home for the past 15 years since arriving from Nigeria. He landed in the province in 2007, when he was 21, to study engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island.
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