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Rise in school violence across Nova Scotia leads province to update code of conduct

Rise in school violence across Nova Scotia leads province to update code of conduct

HALIFAX — In response to a spike in school violence across Nova Scotia in recent years, the provincial government has released an updated code of conduct to guide teachers, administrators and students.
N.S. truck driver charged with dangerous driving causing deaths of two people

N.S. truck driver charged with dangerous driving causing deaths of two people

BADDECK — RCMP have charged a 36-year-old man with dangerous driving causing death after investigating a collision that killed two people in Cape Breton last year. A 45-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman, both from British Columbia, died Oct.
Man from Nova Scotia First Nation charged with assaulting DFO officer with car

Man from Nova Scotia First Nation charged with assaulting DFO officer with car

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — The Mounties are alleging that a man from a Mi'kmaq First Nation struck a fisheries officer with his car as the officer was attempting to carry out an inspection early Saturday.
N.B. school battling with endangered bat infestation closes for remainder of year

N.B. school battling with endangered bat infestation closes for remainder of year

PLASTER ROCK — Students at a northwestern New Brunswick school are being sent to other locations for the rest of the school year due to an infestation of endangered bats.
Racing pigeon from Spain has rare journey to Canada after wrong turn in Mediterranean

Racing pigeon from Spain has rare journey to Canada after wrong turn in Mediterranean

A Spanish pigeon keeper is surprised and relieved that a bird that went missing during a race in the Mediterranean has landed in Nova Scotia rather than being devoured by a hawk. On Feb.
Tuition frozen, grants rise in two-year funding deals for Nova Scotia universities

Tuition frozen, grants rise in two-year funding deals for Nova Scotia universities

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s 10 universities have signed new two-year conditional funding agreements with the provincial government that include an undergraduate tuition freeze and an increase in operating grants.
WW2 postcard campaign reminds homeowners that fallen 'lived where you live"

WW2 postcard campaign reminds homeowners that fallen 'lived where you live"

HALIFAX — Over the last week, selected homes across Canada received poignant reminders of military members who fought and died in the final months of the Second World War.
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador sign agreement to knock down trade barriers

New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador sign agreement to knock down trade barriers

ST. JOHN'S — New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are the latest provinces to pledge to work together and knock down trade barriers as Canada faces economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Amelia Earhart statue vanishes from Newfoundland park, leaving town and mayor shocked

Amelia Earhart statue vanishes from Newfoundland park, leaving town and mayor shocked

ST. JOHN'S — A Newfoundland town is looking for answers after a life-size statue of pioneering American aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared from a municipal park on Thursday. Don Coombs, mayor of Harbour Grace, N.L.
Halifax teen faces charges after he allegedly threatened to bring weapons to school

Halifax teen faces charges after he allegedly threatened to bring weapons to school

HALIFAX — A teenager is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening to bring firearms and other weapons to a downtown Halifax high school. Halifax police say the 16-year-old boy was arrested at 3 a.m.
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