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Nova Scotia judges describes rising violence, tension in Halifax-area provincial jail

Nova Scotia judges describes rising violence, tension in Halifax-area provincial jail

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge's ruling released Friday sheds light on rising violence and intimidation among inmates in a Halifax jail.
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Ottawa signs agreement with Nova Scotia First Nations chiefs on health services

Ottawa signs agreement with Nova Scotia First Nations chiefs on health services

HALIFAX — The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaq chiefs on the transfer of federal health services.
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Gaultois staying put: Resettlement vote falls short in tiny Newfoundland town

Gaultois staying put: Resettlement vote falls short in tiny Newfoundland town

GAULTOIS, N.L. — Residents of an isolated village along Newfoundland's southern coast will be staying put after a relocation vote failed to garner enough support.
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Calls grow for Newfoundland police to reckon with sexual assault claims, culture

Calls grow for Newfoundland police to reckon with sexual assault claims, culture

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer heads to jail for sexual assault, calls are growing for the force to reckon with mounting allegations against its officers, and commit to changing its culture.
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New Brunswick residents told to avoid boating, kayaking along lower Saint John River

New Brunswick residents told to avoid boating, kayaking along lower Saint John River

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick River Watch officials say some areas around the lower Saint John River are expected to see a decrease in water levels over the weekend.
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Former N.S. med student who killed 22-year-old will be eligible for parole in 2030

Former N.S. med student who killed 22-year-old will be eligible for parole in 2030

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge has ruled that a former medical student who killed another student during a drug deal — and then disposed of his body — will be eligible for parole in about seven-and-a-half years.
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Acadian groups looking to raise $2.5 million to save Nova Scotia church

Acadian groups looking to raise $2.5 million to save Nova Scotia church

HALIFAX — Two Acadian organizations are working together to save a huge Catholic church in southwestern Nova Scotia. Nation Prospère Acadie and the Société Héritage Saint-Bernard say they have launched a campaign to raise $2.
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N.S. fisher goes to court to reopen eel fishery closed by Ottawa after violence

N.S. fisher goes to court to reopen eel fishery closed by Ottawa after violence

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia company is seeking to have a court overturn the recent federal decision to close the lucrative eel fishery in the Maritimes.
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N.S. Liberals say government failing to stem court delays as child porn case stayed

N.S. Liberals say government failing to stem court delays as child porn case stayed

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal opposition is sounding the alarm over shortfalls in court resources after a 38-year-old man charged with child pornography offences had his case stayed due to delays.
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Newfoundland cop convicted of sexual assault heading to jail after appeal dismissed

Newfoundland cop convicted of sexual assault heading to jail after appeal dismissed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer is heading back to jail for sexual assault after a ruling Wednesday from the province's Court of Appeal brought an eight-year legal process closer to a much-anticipated end. Const.
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