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Honour of lifetime: Work underway for Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in St. John's

Honour of lifetime: Work underway for Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Mark Brace is mining the earth in Newfoundland and Labrador for a timeless piece of granite that will become part of the final resting place for a "soldier known but to God.
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May deaths of two New Brunswick fishermen prompt advisory letter from TSB

May deaths of two New Brunswick fishermen prompt advisory letter from TSB

OTTAWA — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has issued a warning to three government bodies about overloading fishing boats, in response to the deaths of two New Brunswick lobster fishermen earlier this year.
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P.E.I. government response to post-tropical storm Fiona co-ordinated but flawed

P.E.I. government response to post-tropical storm Fiona co-ordinated but flawed

CHARLOTTETOWN — A new report says P.E.I.
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Halifax Rifles to mark Remembrance Day with parade on city's Common

Halifax Rifles to mark Remembrance Day with parade on city's Common

HALIFAX — A historic Halifax-based military unit is returning to the city’s Common for the first time in decades with a parade to mark Remembrance Day.
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'The monsters and opioids had her.' N.S. minister describes daughter's addiction

'The monsters and opioids had her.' N.S. minister describes daughter's addiction

HALIFAX — The scourge that is Canada's opioid addiction crisis was laid bare in the Nova Scotia legislature this week as politicians of every stripe rose to share personal stories about their struggles with this notorious class of drugs.
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N.S. legislature ready to consider changes to avoid sitting until midnight most days

N.S. legislature ready to consider changes to avoid sitting until midnight most days

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia legislature was set Thursday to conclude a fall sitting marked by rancorous debate and opposition delay tactics after the government extended work hours to push through its agenda.
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Advocates laud Halifax disaster registry to aid vulnerable, but want system expanded

Advocates laud Halifax disaster registry to aid vulnerable, but want system expanded

HALIFAX — Advocates are welcoming a new registry in Halifax that helps vulnerable citizens receive specialized help during emergencies, but they say the service should be available across the province.
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Crabby business: N.L. fisheries worker charged with accepting 'pans of crab' as bribe

Crabby business: N.L. fisheries worker charged with accepting 'pans of crab' as bribe

STEPHENVILLE, N.L. — A contractor working for the federal Fisheries Department in Newfoundland and Labrador is accused of accepting bribes of seafood.
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In Newfoundland, a handful of practitioners are taking on skyrocketing MAID requests

In Newfoundland, a handful of practitioners are taking on skyrocketing MAID requests

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Newfoundland and Labrador to launch basic income program for residents aged 60-64

Newfoundland and Labrador to launch basic income program for residents aged 60-64

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is launching a basic income program for residents aged 60 to 64, part of a poverty reduction plan announced Wednesday that some advocates say could make a real difference.
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