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Two missing hikers lost in woods near Antigonish, N.S., located by search teams

Two missing hikers lost in woods near Antigonish, N.S., located by search teams

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — Search teams have found two hikers reported missing in northeastern Nova Scotia. The Mounties say Dan Fraser of James River, N.S.
Doctors caution N.S. policy on medical assistance in dying could drive out some MDs

Doctors caution N.S. policy on medical assistance in dying could drive out some MDs

HALIFAX — Some Nova Scotia doctors say a recently approved regulation requiring them to make referrals for medical assistance in dying could drive physicians from their practices and harm recruitment.
Transportation Safety Board investigating Porter 'tail strike' at Fredericton airport

Transportation Safety Board investigating Porter 'tail strike' at Fredericton airport

FREDERICTON — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is investigating after the tail of a plane arriving in Fredericton from Ottawa struck the runway during landing.
Newfoundland and Labrador premier takes aim at Ottawa over reopened cod fishery

Newfoundland and Labrador premier takes aim at Ottawa over reopened cod fishery

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal premier has once again penned a letter to the federal government opposing one of its decisions — this time about the reopening of the province's commercial northern cod fishery.
P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi'kmaq land

P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi'kmaq land

LENNOX ISLAND, P.E.I. — The government of Canada and Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq First Nations announced an agreement on Thursday to turn a pristine chain of islands with sacred cultural significance into a national park reserve.
Evacuation order lifted in central Labrador after wildfire forced hundreds to flee

Evacuation order lifted in central Labrador after wildfire forced hundreds to flee

CHURCHILL FALLS, N.L. — There was relief in central Labrador Wednesday night as officials lifted a wildfire evacuation order, allowing people to return to their homes in Churchill Falls two weeks after they were asked to flee.
Cape Breton police investigating gold-for-gas scam that targets unsuspecting drivers

Cape Breton police investigating gold-for-gas scam that targets unsuspecting drivers

SYDNEY, N.S. — Police in Cape Breton are investigating reports of a scam involving a seemingly stranded motorist flagging down drivers and offering gold jewelry in exchange for money to pay for gas or repairs. In Sydney, N.S.
P.E.I. minister unbending on immigration policy as some foreign workers leave

P.E.I. minister unbending on immigration policy as some foreign workers leave

CHARLOTTETOWN — For Rupinder Pal Singh, who has been a leading voice in protests against changes to Prince Edward Island's immigration rules, going back to India is "not an option.
Nova Scotia health-care unions move to conciliation in first step toward job action

Nova Scotia health-care unions move to conciliation in first step toward job action

HALIFAX — Unions representing health-care workers in Nova Scotia have filed for conciliation to reach an essential services agreement with the province, a first step toward a possible strike.
With expansion of phone app, Nova Scotia patients can access a suite of health info

With expansion of phone app, Nova Scotia patients can access a suite of health info

HALIFAX — Information on hospital visits and other medical records is now available for Nova Scotians through the province’s mobile phone application called YourHealthNS.
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