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Rising rent and food costs driving significant increase in Nova Scotia's living wage

Rising rent and food costs driving significant increase in Nova Scotia's living wage

HALIFAX — A report published Thursday says the rising costs of shelter and food in Nova Scotia have contributed to a large jump over the last year in what’s considered a living wage in the province.
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Moncton man charged with first-degree murder in 2019 deaths of couple in their 70s

Moncton man charged with first-degree murder in 2019 deaths of couple in their 70s

DIEPPE, N.B. — Exactly four years after a New Brunswick couple in their 70s were found dead inside their home in a crime that shook the community, the RCMP announced Thursday that a suspect has been charged.
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Nova Scotia intends to increase fine for buying out-of-season lobster to $1 million

Nova Scotia intends to increase fine for buying out-of-season lobster to $1 million

HALIFAX — With tensions rising over unauthorized lobster fishing in southwestern Nova Scotia, the province's fisheries minister says he intends to increase the maximum fine to $1 million for commercial buyers who are caught selling out-of-season lobs
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After fleeing alone to Newfoundland, Ukrainian boy begins Grade 11 in 'second home'

After fleeing alone to Newfoundland, Ukrainian boy begins Grade 11 in 'second home'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In many ways, Serhii Semenets is like any other 17-year-old starting Grade 11 in Newfoundland this week. He likes playing guitar, he struggles with Shakespeare, and his ideal dinner is a plate of poutine.
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On flooded N.S. street, some ask province to consider buying and demolishing houses

On flooded N.S. street, some ask province to consider buying and demolishing houses

HALIFAX — David Oxford says he hopes the Nova Scotia government will consider buying and demolishing his flood-damaged home in the Halifax area, as he fears climate change will bring more dangerous downpours to his street.
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Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Bruce Guthro remembered as exceptional musician

Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Bruce Guthro remembered as exceptional musician

HALIFAX — Bruce Guthro, a legendary singer-songwriter from Cape Breton whose career spanned four decades and both sides of the Atlantic, has died. He was 62.
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Federal government declines comment on First Nations elver quota court ruling

Federal government declines comment on First Nations elver quota court ruling

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department is remaining silent while it reviews last week’s court ruling that affirms Ottawa’s decision to transfer part of the lucrative Maritimes elver fishery quota in 2022 to First Nations fishers.
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P.E.I. RCMP still searching for man who allegedly attacked two people with sword

P.E.I. RCMP still searching for man who allegedly attacked two people with sword

SEACOW POND, P.E.I. — RCMP say a suspect remains at large in connection with an alleged sword attack last week in a rural community of Prince Edward Island. P.E.I. RCMP spokesman Cpl.
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N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy

N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy

FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick students begin a new school year, some families worry about the potential for a rise in bullying due to the province's policy on gender identity in schools.
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Lionel Desmond inquiry: Judge calls for another round of final submissions next week

Lionel Desmond inquiry: Judge calls for another round of final submissions next week

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia inquiry that investigated why former Canadian soldier Lionel Desmond fatally shot three family members and himself in 2017 is set to resume for at least one day of hearings next week.
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