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Correction to May 26 story on Newfoundland and Liberal police survey

In a May 26 story about a public survey about policing in Newfoundland and Labrador, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that the province's justice minister was Bernard Davis. In fact, the justice minister is John Haggie. The Canadian Press
Invasive fish captured in N.S. is first of such species found in Atlantic Canada

Invasive fish captured in N.S. is first of such species found in Atlantic Canada

NEW GERMANY — Fisheries and Oceans Canada says an invasive type of fish called a pond loach has been found in Nova Scotia, marking the first such finding in Atlantic Canada.
Annual Terry Fox Run returning to Confederation Bridge for first time in 10 years

Annual Terry Fox Run returning to Confederation Bridge for first time in 10 years

HALIFAX — The annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research will mark its 45th anniversary this year by returning to the Confederation Bridge after a decade-long hiatus. The Terry Fox Foundation announced Monday that on Sept.
Daughter of wrongfully convicted N.S. man says grief grows without probe of police

Daughter of wrongfully convicted N.S. man says grief grows without probe of police

HALIFAX — The daughter of a wrongfully convicted Nova Scotia man says burying her father next month will renew her intense grief — especially if a criminal investigation into his case remains stalled.
Anglican Diocese of N.S. and P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs

Anglican Diocese of N.S. and P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs

The head of a Canadian advocacy group says this weekend marked an important step forward as the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island passed a resolution not to misuse non-disclosure agreements.
Quebec man dead following highway crash in northern New Brunswick

Quebec man dead following highway crash in northern New Brunswick

EDMUNDSTON — RCMP say a 52-year-old Quebec man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in northern New Brunswick. The crash occurred on Highway 2 near the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation on Friday.
Video released by U.S. Coast Guard captures moment of Titan submersible implosion

Video released by U.S. Coast Guard captures moment of Titan submersible implosion

HALIFAX — Newly released video contains a sound investigators believe is the moment the Titan submersible imploded as it dove on the wreck of the Titanic nearly two years ago.
Moncton Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall seeks yet another trophy at Memorial Cup

Moncton Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall seeks yet another trophy at Memorial Cup

One thing is crystal clear when you look at Gardiner MacDougall’s coaching career: he’s a winner. The former University of New Brunswick coach racked up more than 700 varsity wins and nine Canadian titles.
Federal election: Newfoundland riding flips to Conservatives after judicial recount

Federal election: Newfoundland riding flips to Conservatives after judicial recount

ST. JOHN'S — A federal election riding in rural Newfoundland flipped to the Conservatives on Friday, netting the party another seat in the House of Commons.
Three weeks since two young children reported missing in rural Nova Scotia

Three weeks since two young children reported missing in rural Nova Scotia

LANSDOWNE STATION — It has been three weeks since two young children were reported missing from their rural home in northeastern Nova Scotia, and police have yet to say if they have found any evidence pointing to their whereabouts.
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