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Teachers from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union hold a picket rally during the afternoon commute, on the Armdale Rotary in Halifax Monday April 15, 2024. The NTSU members recent;y voted 98% of a strike mandate.

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Nova Scotia Teachers Union, provincial government reach tentative agreement on a new contract

The Nova Scotia government has agreed to invest in strengthening supports for students and addressing concerns expressed by NSTU in previous votes and rallies as part of a tentative contract agreement reached on Friday. “I’m very happy the bargaining ...

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Amherst police lay charges in commercial break-in and e-bike theft

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Amherst police charged a man and a woman after an incident overnight in Amherst on May 26.

Queens County getting new $2.2M outdoor community pool in Liverpool

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The Region of Queens Municipality will add a new community pool next to Queens Place Emera Centre with $2.2 million provided by the Nova Scotia government. - Queens Place Emera Centre website

Yanking parole justified for armed robber caught up in Mic Mac Mall gun deal

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Two teens accused of murdering Halifax boy, 16, make first court appearance

Updated 12 hours ago |4 min read

IN PHOTOS: Fire destroys Baptist church in Bridgetown, N.S.

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Opinion

A new Canadian waves the flag during a citizenship ceremony. Most Canadians don’t want the kind of overheated immigration conflicts that have occurred in some countries.

JOHN DeMONT: Are we doing enough for our most vulnerable newcomers?

Everything I know about the short life of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach is so crushingly sad. That eight years ago, he and his family somehow managed to flee war-torn Syria as refugees in search of “a better life” here in Canada. That in their new home ...

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EDITORIAL: Privacy, mental health and saving young people's lives

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Aidaen Mae Mitchell's personality can be felt within the wellness room.

COVID VIGNETTE: Car talk, part one

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COVID Vignette columnist Gary Saunders. Contributed

COMMENTARY: Lucas' last words were 'I love you Mom. I don’t want to die.'

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BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Plastic proposal

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CHEERS AND JEERS: Cheers to those taking part in P.E.I.'s spring lobster fishery

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Business

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Aug. 25, 2011--A newer, smaller bag of Ben's Holsum Fresh Enriched White bread for story on how food quantities are shrinking while prices stay the same, or increase.

You knead to be careful about online Ben's Bread rumours

Proving that no molehill is too small to turn into a mountain, social media in Halifax this week flamed into a small firestorm after someone posted that “after 117 years, Ben’s bread is no more.” While it is true that Ben’s Bakery was a Halifax ...

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Union to launch boycott of Java Blend coffee shops in Halifax

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IGNITE Atlantic signs MOU with Indian grassroots innovation organization

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IGNITE Atlantic has partnered with Gujarat Grassroots Innovations Augmentation Network to facilitate cross-cultural collaboration and innovation. ANGELA CAPOBIANCO

THE WRAP: Baristas picket, punching the retirement ticket and Tim Hortons plays defence

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How a new restaurant in Morell, P.E.I., helps a father stay close to home with family

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China Q1 industrial profits' growth pace stirs doubts about economic recovery

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Lifestyles

Daily horoscope for Apr. 27, 2024

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: ARIES (March 21 to April 19) If you're hungry for some intellectual engagement, consider registering for a course or a workshop on a topic that you want to learn more about. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Do what you can to ...

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THE BOOK SHELF: Patient advocate helps readers navigate health-care system

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Author Mary Jane Hampton offers health care hacks in her new book.

PHOTO: Supporting elders in Membertou

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Julie Porter, left, and Lacy Christmas collect donations from passing traffic at an impromptu "toll booth" on Towerview Drive in Membertou on Friday. The pair were helping local elders raise funds for an annual pilgrimage to Sainte Anne de Beaupre Basilica in Quebec. Saint Anne is revered among Mi'kmaw Catholics. Mitchell Ferguson/Cape Breton Post

OutFest provides a space for queer people in Halifax

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KATY JEAN: Good souls and a Great War soldier

Updated Apr. 24, 2024 |7 min read

Family-run Pokemouche, N.B., convenience store lands $640K in commission for $64M Atlantic Lotto Jackpot

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Sports

Halifax Wanderers first-year striker Christian Volesky made stops in seven U.S. cities and another in Iceland during his pro soccer career before joining the Canadian Premier League club. - CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE

Wanderer by name, by nature: Christian Volesky made many stops in pro soccer career before arriving in Halifax

First-year Halifax Wanderers striker Christian Volesky didn’t realize how big Canada really is when he drove from his Colorado home to his new home for training camp. Volesky was so excited when he signed his first Canadian Premier League contract in ...

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Thunderbirds on the eve of NLL playoffs: ‘We have a chance to win this thing’

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Albany FireWolves netminder Doug Jamieson stares down Halifax Thunderbirds forward Clarke Petterson during a National Lacrosse League game Jan. 6 in Albany, N.Y. The two teams will face each other in a one game quarter-final on Sunday. - National Lacrosse League

Brad Marchand's antics driving Leafs and their coach batty: 'It's an art and he's elite at it'

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Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand reacts after being slashed by the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL playoff game this week. - Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

NHL PLAYOFFS: Nathan MacKinnon setting the intensity bar in Colorado, Brad Marchand up to old tricks

Updated Apr. 24, 2024 |6 min read

Goalie Jorja Burrows stands tall as Northern Selects win second straight at Esso Cup

Updated Apr. 23, 2024 |2 min read

Atlantic All-Star event in Halifax will showcase the region's top female basketball players

Updated Apr. 23, 2024 |4 min read

Communities

Amherst police lay charges in commercial break-in and e-bike theft

A 29-year-old Amherst, N.S., man has been charged with breaking into a local business and stealing e-bikes in late March. Around 4:40 a.m. on March 25, the Amherst Police Department responded to a commercial burglary alarm on Church Street and ...

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Queens County getting new $2.2M outdoor community pool in Liverpool

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IN PHOTOS: Fire destroys Baptist church in Bridgetown, N.S.

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Firefighters from several Annapolis, Kings and Queens county departments battled a structure fire at the Bridgetown Baptist Church on April 26.
Lawrence Powell • Special to the Annapolis Valley Register

Nova Scotia's Glooscap First Nation gets $1.2M in funding for clean energy systems

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COVID VIGNETTE: Car talk, part one

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Baseball and hockey are Reddick's passion

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Canada

Seven people have been displaced following a house fire in St. John's Friday night. Keith Gosse/The Telegram

Seven people left homeless following Friday night St. John's house fire

Seven people have been displaced following a house fire in St. John’s Friday night. Firefighters responded to the home on Pennywell Road at about 11 p.m. following a report of a fire in a bedroom and on arrival, found heavy smoke coming from the ...

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Canada's First Nation declares emergency due to excessive chemicals emission

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New Brunswick signs two bilateral agreements with Ivory Coast

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The New Brunswick government has signed two bilateral agreements with Ivory Coast focusing on economic relations, youth, education, training, professional mobility and culture. From left, Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan, and Ivory Coast Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad Minister Léon Kacou Adom. - Contributed

Danny Williams taking City of St. John's to court over roundabout dispute

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Canada's British Columbia scraps program to allow drug use in public spaces

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Cenovus subsidiary fined $1.83 million for 2018 Canada oil spill

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World

The car of Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seen upturned after an accident near the area where a suspected stabbing incident took place, after he visited the scene, in Ramle, Israel April 26, 2024

Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinian gunmen in West Bank, military says

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinian gunmen who opened fire at them from a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, the military said on Saturday. The military released a photo of two automatic rifles that it said ...

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Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government

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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare speaks during a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Monday, July 10, 2023. Andy Wong/Pool via

US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination

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Boxes of Everest fish curry masala are stacked on the shelf of a shop at a market in Srinagar, April 23, 2024.

Iran says crew of Israel-linked ship to be released

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Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities in three regions, Kyiv says

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Kiribati to deport Australia-born High Court judge

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Nova Scotia Teachers Union, provincial government reach tentative agreement on a new contract

Amherst police lay charges in commercial break-in and e-bike theft

Queens County getting new $2.2M outdoor community pool in Liverpool

Yanking parole justified for armed robber caught up in Mic Mac Mall gun deal

Two teens accused of murdering Halifax boy, 16, make first court appearance

IN PHOTOS: Fire destroys Baptist church in Bridgetown, N.S.

Opinion

JOHN DeMONT: Are we doing enough for our most vulnerable newcomers?

EDITORIAL: Privacy, mental health and saving young people's lives

COVID VIGNETTE: Car talk, part one

COMMENTARY: Lucas' last words were 'I love you Mom. I don’t want to die.'

BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Plastic proposal

CHEERS AND JEERS: Cheers to those taking part in P.E.I.'s spring lobster fishery

Business

You knead to be careful about online Ben's Bread rumours

Union to launch boycott of Java Blend coffee shops in Halifax

IGNITE Atlantic signs MOU with Indian grassroots innovation organization

THE WRAP: Baristas picket, punching the retirement ticket and Tim Hortons plays defence

How a new restaurant in Morell, P.E.I., helps a father stay close to home with family

China Q1 industrial profits' growth pace stirs doubts about economic recovery

Lifestyles

Daily horoscope for Apr. 27, 2024

THE BOOK SHELF: Patient advocate helps readers navigate health-care system

PHOTO: Supporting elders in Membertou

OutFest provides a space for queer people in Halifax

KATY JEAN: Good souls and a Great War soldier

Family-run Pokemouche, N.B., convenience store lands $640K in commission for $64M Atlantic Lotto Jackpot

Sports

Wanderer by name, by nature: Christian Volesky made many stops in pro soccer career before arriving in Halifax

Thunderbirds on the eve of NLL playoffs: ‘We have a chance to win this thing’

Brad Marchand's antics driving Leafs and their coach batty: 'It's an art and he's elite at it'

NHL PLAYOFFS: Nathan MacKinnon setting the intensity bar in Colorado, Brad Marchand up to old tricks

Goalie Jorja Burrows stands tall as Northern Selects win second straight at Esso Cup

Atlantic All-Star event in Halifax will showcase the region's top female basketball players

Communities

Amherst police lay charges in commercial break-in and e-bike theft

Queens County getting new $2.2M outdoor community pool in Liverpool

IN PHOTOS: Fire destroys Baptist church in Bridgetown, N.S.

Nova Scotia's Glooscap First Nation gets $1.2M in funding for clean energy systems

COVID VIGNETTE: Car talk, part one

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Baseball and hockey are Reddick's passion

Canada

Seven people left homeless following Friday night St. John's house fire

Canada's First Nation declares emergency due to excessive chemicals emission

New Brunswick signs two bilateral agreements with Ivory Coast

Danny Williams taking City of St. John's to court over roundabout dispute

Canada's British Columbia scraps program to allow drug use in public spaces

Cenovus subsidiary fined $1.83 million for 2018 Canada oil spill

World

Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinian gunmen in West Bank, military says

Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government

US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination

Iran says crew of Israel-linked ship to be released

Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities in three regions, Kyiv says

Kiribati to deport Australia-born High Court judge

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