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N.B. border guards say they seized biggest shipment of suspected cannabis since 2015

N.B. border guards say they seized biggest shipment of suspected cannabis since 2015

SAINT JOHN — Border officials say they recently seized the largest shipment of suspected cannabis in the country since 2015. Canada Border Services Agency says officers at the port in Saint John, N.B.
Photo Gallery: Smoke alerts issued for Central Canada, Prairies

Photo Gallery: Smoke alerts issued for Central Canada, Prairies

Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms
Complaint by former Liberal party president against N.S. auditor general dismissed

Complaint by former Liberal party president against N.S. auditor general dismissed

HALIFAX — A regulatory body has dismissed a complaint by the former president of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party against the province's auditor general regarding a report she completed last year on the misuse of public funds.
Nova Scotia premier warned to be cautious before granting mayors more power

Nova Scotia premier warned to be cautious before granting mayors more power

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government should be cautious as it considers giving mayors more power — authority that could create a “mini American presidency" in communities across the province — says a political scientist.
Photo Gallery: N.S. boatbuilders seek to renew historic industry

Photo Gallery: N.S. boatbuilders seek to renew historic industry

At a wharf where oceangoing yachts tie up for repairs, Paul Baskett — a boatbuilder and owner of Lunenburg's Old Town Boatworks — says his craft is showing signs of renewal amid challenging times.
In Lunenburg, N.S., boatbuilders carve out niche markets in challenging times

In Lunenburg, N.S., boatbuilders carve out niche markets in challenging times

LUNENBURG — At a wharf where oceangoing yachts tie up for repairs, Paul Baskett — a boatbuilder and owner of Lunenburg's Old Town Boatworks — says his craft is showing signs of renewal amid challenging times.
Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds

Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds

MONTREAL — A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada. The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.
Hey old bird: A 33-year-old puffin on New Brunswick island going strong, with a chick

Hey old bird: A 33-year-old puffin on New Brunswick island going strong, with a chick

FREDERICTON — Daniel Oliker held a 33-year-old puffin from Machias Seal Island in his hands and was in awe about how it was a decade older than him.
Historic Nova Scotia ship that led to wave of Scottish immigrants relaunched

Historic Nova Scotia ship that led to wave of Scottish immigrants relaunched

PICTOU — A restored replica of the square-rigged sailing ship that sparked a wave of Scottish immigration to Nova Scotia more than 250 years ago was relaunched Saturday with a mighty splash into Pictou harbour.
Ottawa providing $16 million for Maritimes electricity distribution, solar projects

Ottawa providing $16 million for Maritimes electricity distribution, solar projects

HALIFAX — Ottawa has announced details of $16 million it's providing for energy projects in the Maritimes.