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Man having 'mental health episode' dies after struggle with police in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police oversight agency is investigating after a man died Friday night following an altercation with police. Halifax Regional Police say officers responded to a call for service in Bedford, N.S., at around 10:20 p.m.
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N.S. Tories criticized for removing online data about people seeking family doctor

N.S. Tories criticized for removing online data about people seeking family doctor

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government is facing criticism after it took down an online dashboard that provided detailed information about the number of people waiting for a family doctor.
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Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs discharged from volunteer duties after fire truck crash

Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs discharged from volunteer duties after fire truck crash

HALIFAX — Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs have lost their volunteer posts after municipal officials found they were not being truthful when explaining what happened after the fire truck they were in struck an injured snowmobiler who later died.
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An inmate's 'chilling' memory of a Halifax jail death raises questions on cell checks

An inmate's 'chilling' memory of a Halifax jail death raises questions on cell checks

HALIFAX — Richard MacInnis lives with the haunting memory of finding his friend's body in a Halifax jail cell. That experience at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility on Jan.
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N.S. premier restores legislature scrums amid accusations of assault on press freedom

N.S. premier restores legislature scrums amid accusations of assault on press freedom

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has agreed to resume taking part in media scrums in the legislature after facing accusations he was curtailing press freedom.
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Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products

Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has announced a $300,000 pilot program to help people buy local.
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Clearwater Seafoods in Nova Scotia lays off workers in Lockeport and Arichat

Clearwater Seafoods in Nova Scotia lays off workers in Lockeport and Arichat

LOCKEPORT, N.S. — Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods announced Thursday plans to change its lobster operations, which will result in permanent and temporary job losses in Nova Scotia.
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Stabbing of child in Halifax reflects lack of mental health care access

Stabbing of child in Halifax reflects lack of mental health care access

HALIFAX — A mother's lament that she had been desperately seeking treatment for her daughter, who was later charged with stabbing a child in Halifax, points to the need for better mental health care, says a legal expert.
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Nova Scotia premier says changes likely to controversial freedom of information bill

Nova Scotia premier says changes likely to controversial freedom of information bill

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says there will likely be changes to legislation that the province’s freedom of information commissioner says weakens the public's right to access government records and documents.
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Frozen seafood company High Liner Foods reports US$5.9-million Q4 profit

Frozen seafood company High Liner Foods reports US$5.9-million Q4 profit

LUNENBURG, N.S. — High Liner Foods Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$5.9 million, down from US$6.4 million a year earlier, as its sales edged lower. The frozen seafood company, which keeps its books in U.S.
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