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Sunwing cancels some regular flights from Halifax, Moncton and Fredericton

Sunwing cancels some regular flights from Halifax, Moncton and Fredericton

HALIFAX — Sunwing airlines has reduced its flight schedules from three airports in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
New trial ordered for man acquitted in 2019 hit-and-run death of girl in Cape Breton

New trial ordered for man acquitted in 2019 hit-and-run death of girl in Cape Breton

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's highest court has ordered a new trial for a Cape Breton man accused of impaired driving, reckless driving causing death and leaving the scene of a collision that killed a 10-year-old girl.
Halifax doctors worry announced ER improvements won't work due to lack of beds

Halifax doctors worry announced ER improvements won't work due to lack of beds

HALIFAX — A group of emergency room doctors released an open letter to Nova Scotia’s premier Thursday expressing worry that changes announced for the province’s stressed emergency departments won’t address the problem.
Nova Scotia's Donkin coal mine cited for safety violations since fall reopening

Nova Scotia's Donkin coal mine cited for safety violations since fall reopening

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Labour Department has cited the Donkin coal mine for a lengthy list of safety violations since the underground operation in Cape Breton reopened in mid-September.
Nova Scotia man pleads guilty to 'unprovoked' killing of young immigrant from India

Nova Scotia man pleads guilty to 'unprovoked' killing of young immigrant from India

TRURO, N.S. — A Nova Scotia man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a 23-year-old man who came to the province from India five years ago.
Nova Scotia announces changes to treat emergency room patients more quickly

Nova Scotia announces changes to treat emergency room patients more quickly

HALIFAX — The recent deaths of two people who waited hours to see doctors at Nova Scotia emergency departments have spurred the province to announce changes aimed at providing faster urgent care for patients.
Jail attack video involving B.J. Marriott shown during dangerous offender hearing

Jail attack video involving B.J. Marriott shown during dangerous offender hearing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia prosecutors played video evidence Wednesday showing the alleged leader of a jailhouse beating participating in other incidents of jail violence.
Nova Scotia premier meets with health leaders over province's stressed system

Nova Scotia premier meets with health leaders over province's stressed system

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says he agrees that work is needed to restore trust in the province’s health-care system after the recent deaths of two patients who had waited hours for care in hospital emergency departments.
Court hears that alleged jail assault ringleader had strong influence on N.S. inmates

Court hears that alleged jail assault ringleader had strong influence on N.S. inmates

HALIFAX — A man accused of leading a brutal Halifax jail assault in 2019 had allegedly boasted that he could set off a jailhouse riot with a single phone call, a court heard Tuesday.
RCMP seize grenades, spear and many long guns from home in Halifax suburb

RCMP seize grenades, spear and many long guns from home in Halifax suburb

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax seized a small arsenal of weapons from a home late Monday, including grenades, two swords, a spear, four handguns and more than two dozen long guns.
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