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N.S. woman killed by intimate partner, seventh such death in five months: police

N.S. woman killed by intimate partner, seventh such death in five months: police

HALIFAX — Police in southwestern Nova Scotia say an 83-year-old woman died Sunday as a result of intimate partner violence, the seventh time a woman's death has been linked to domestic abuse in the province since mid-October.
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Former N.S. privacy commissioner wants office to gain resources, more powers

Former N.S. privacy commissioner wants office to gain resources, more powers

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's recently departed privacy commissioner remains hopeful the provincial government will give her successor the power and resources they need to ensure citizens can access public records.
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Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

OTTAWA — Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada's new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced the appointment today.
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A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held in Halifax on April 14. The Halifax seat has been empty since Aug. 31, when longtime member of Parliament Andy Fillmore resigned to run for Halifax mayor.
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Wrongfully convicted N.B. man hopes promised police review comes in time for birthday

Wrongfully convicted N.B. man hopes promised police review comes in time for birthday

Robert Mailman turns 77 later this month, and as a birthday gift there is nothing he would like more than answers about what led to him spending 18 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
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Young Guns: Brier rookies Mooibroek and Purcell open with victories

Young Guns: Brier rookies Mooibroek and Purcell open with victories

KELOWNA, B.C. — When Ontario's Sam Mooibroek was warming up ahead of his Montana's Brier debut on Saturday, Canadian curling heavyweights could be spotted at every turn.
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Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

ST. PETER'S BAY, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA — Lawrence MacAulay is not seeking re-election after representing eastern Prince Edward Island in Ottawa for nearly 37 years.
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Canadian-made lunar dust repellent heading to the moon aboard Firefly's Blue Ghost

Canadian-made lunar dust repellent heading to the moon aboard Firefly's Blue Ghost

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Canadian-made moon dust repellent is expected to land on the moon Sunday as part of a NASA-led study. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander launched from Florida on Jan.
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Man having 'mental health episode' dies after struggle with police in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police oversight agency is investigating after a man died Friday night following an altercation with police. Halifax Regional Police say officers responded to a call for service in Bedford, N.S., at around 10:20 p.m.
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QMJHL roundup: Titan rally to edge Mooseheads 4-3 in overtime

BATHURST, N.B. — Emile Perron scored 2:18 into overtime to lift the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to an exciting 4-3 come-from-behind win over the visiting Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday.
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