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After four years, a Newfoundland man still fighting for his vote in the 2021 election

After four years, a Newfoundland man still fighting for his vote in the 2021 election

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A hearing Monday in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court ended exactly how Whymarrh Whitby hoped it wouldn't: in another delay. The St. John's, N.L.
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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 says she hopes the provincial government will give her successor the power and resources they need to ensure citizens can access public records.
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University teachers in Nova Scotia accuse government of going too far with new bill

University teachers in Nova Scotia accuse government of going too far with new bill

HALIFAX — A group that represents 1,400 university teachers in Nova Scotia is accusing the provincial government of trying to overstep its authority.
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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 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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