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Inquest into the death of New Brunswick scrapyard worker to begin next week

Inquest into the death of New Brunswick scrapyard worker to begin next week

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A coroner’s inquest will be held next week into the death of a 60-year-old man who died from injuries sustained while working at the American Iron and Metal scrapyard in Saint John, N.B., almost two years ago.
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Sex education group 'incensed' by N.B. premier's targeting of school presentation

Sex education group 'incensed' by N.B. premier's targeting of school presentation

HALIFAX — The head of a non-profit group working to promote reproductive health says New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is undermining efforts to give students access to honest, evidence-based sex education that answers their questions.
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P.E.I. Liberals plan to choose leader in May 2026 to avoid conflict with federal vote

P.E.I. Liberals plan to choose leader in May 2026 to avoid conflict with federal vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island has decided to wait until May 2026 to select a new leader. Party president Katie Morello made the announcement Saturday during the party's annual meeting in Cornwall, P.E.I.
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As Canada warms, infectious disease risks spread north

As Canada warms, infectious disease risks spread north

It was 15 years ago that Ontario student Justin Wood started feeling sick. A keen soccer player, snowboarder and mountain biker, Wood said he didn't know the cause but he had to "back off from playing sports and back off from academics.
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Crown prosecutors in New Brunswick vote for strike action if contract talks fail

Crown prosecutors in New Brunswick vote for strike action if contract talks fail

FREDERICTON — Crown prosecutors in New Brunswick have voted 99 per cent in favour of strike action if their current round of contract talks break down.
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Newfoundland man charged twice for drunk driving overnight in St. John's

Newfoundland man charged twice for drunk driving overnight in St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says a 23-year-old man was arrested for drunk driving on two separate occasions overnight. At around 1:40 a.m. today, police responded to a report of an impaired driver in St.
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Boating accident in Summerside Harbour leaves 57-year-old P.E.I. man dead

Boating accident in Summerside Harbour leaves 57-year-old P.E.I. man dead

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — RCMP in Prince Edward Island say a 57-year-old man has died following a boating accident in the Summerside Harbour.
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New Brunswick premier bans sexual education group from provincial schools

New Brunswick premier bans sexual education group from provincial schools

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he is banning a Quebec-based sexual education organization from sharing information in provincial schools after what he called an “inappropriate” presentation in high schools.
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RCMP say driver of truck in fatal P.E.I. head-on crash last December misidentified

RCMP say driver of truck in fatal P.E.I. head-on crash last December misidentified

CHARLOTTETOWN — Nearly six months after a head-on crash claimed four lives outside Charlottetown, police are now clarifying that a 30-year-old victim was actually the driver of one of the vehicles.
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Remains of unknown Newfoundland soldier who fought in France coming home this weekend

Remains of unknown Newfoundland soldier who fought in France coming home this weekend

HALIFAX — The remains of an unknown Newfoundland soldier who died in France during the First World War are expected to arrive Saturday in St. John’s, N.L., where preparations are being made for a solemn reburial ceremony on July 1.
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