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Family of N.S. woman who died in hospital after seven-hour wait sues health authority

Family of N.S. woman who died in hospital after seven-hour wait sues health authority

HALIFAX — The family of a 37-year-old Nova Scotia woman who died in hospital on New Year's Eve after a seven-hour wait to see a doctor is suing the province's health authority, alleging that negligence is to blame.
Ahead of energy talks, Quebec premier says open to paying N.L. more for electricity

Ahead of energy talks, Quebec premier says open to paying N.L. more for electricity

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Quebec Premier François Legault says he is ready to make "adjustments" to the Churchill Falls energy agreement between his province and Newfoundland and Labrador ahead of the official end to the contract in 2041.

Former N.S. Liberal politician Hugh MacKay fined for impaired driving

HALIFAX — A former Liberal member of the Nova Scotia legislature has received a one-year licence suspension and a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to a charge of impaired driving. Hugh MacKay, the former member for Chester-St.
Inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting to release final report on March 30

Inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting to release final report on March 30

HALIFAX — The public inquiry that investigated the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia announced today it will release its final report on March 30.
At Canada Winter Games, children of top athletes say their advice helps development

At Canada Winter Games, children of top athletes say their advice helps development

HALIFAX — For some athletes at the Canada Winter Games, the discipline of elite sport has been part of their lives since they bounced on their parents' muscled legs. And as the Games unfold in Prince Edward Island, Halifax and Crabbe Mountain, N.B.

QMJHL's Halifax Mooseheads sold to American businessman Sam Simon

HALIFAX — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Halifax Mooseheads have been sold to American businessman Sam Simon.
N.B. mental health activist says failure to name provincial advocate is 'insulting'

N.B. mental health activist says failure to name provincial advocate is 'insulting'

MONCTON, N.B. — A longtime New Brunswick mental health activist says it is insulting that the province hasn't appointed a mental health advocate even though the legislature unanimously approved the position more than three years ago.
Quebec premier to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for talks on Churchill Falls deal

Quebec premier to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for talks on Churchill Falls deal

Quebec Premier François Legault will travel to Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday for two days of talks on a new Churchill Falls hydroelectricity deal. Legault made the announcement Tuesday during question period at the Quebec City legislature.
Petition calls for pro hockey's first Black coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Petition calls for pro hockey's first Black coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame

MONTREAL — A grassroots effort is underway to get professional hockey's first Black coach, John Paris Jr., inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Nova Scotia launched a petition dubbed "Paris to Toronto" on Feb.
Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An unvaccinated town councillor in rural Newfoundland has his job back after a provincial Supreme Court judge ruled he was unjustly removed for not attending council meetings.
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