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Saint John police reviewing report on wrongful conviction of two N.B. men

Saint John police reviewing report on wrongful conviction of two N.B. men

FREDERICTON — An external review of police conduct around the wrongful murder convictions of two New Brunswick men has been completed, but the civilian board that oversees the Saint John, N.B.
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QMJHL roundup: Desnoyers helps Wildcats whip Tigres 10-1

MONCTON, N.B. — Caleb Desnoyers scored three goals and added an assist as the Moncton Wildcats whipped the visiting Victoriaville Tigres 10-1 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday at the Avenir Centre.
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6-year-old child stabbed downtown Halifax by 19-year-old woman: Police

6-year-old child stabbed downtown Halifax by 19-year-old woman: Police

HALIFAX — Halifax police say a six-year-old child is in hospital after being stabbed in the city's downtown. Police say they responded to a report of a child with multiple stab wounds on the 1900 block of Barrington Street on Sunday afternoon.
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A 25-year-old man has died in Halifax police custody after being Tasered

A 25-year-old man has died in Halifax police custody after being Tasered

HALIFAX — A 25-year-old man has died in Halifax police custody after he was Tasered Saturday night. Halifax Regional Police say they were called to a home in Fairview around 7:45 p.m., where the man was experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Nova Scotia's Black beats Alberta's Skrlik 8-7 to reach Hearts semifinal

Nova Scotia's Black beats Alberta's Skrlik 8-7 to reach Hearts semifinal

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Christina Black's deployment of a five-player rotation on her curling team, instead of the traditional four players and alternate, delivered Saturday in a playoff win at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
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Nova Scotia groups want free Canadian trade as poll shows support in Atlantic region

Nova Scotia groups want free Canadian trade as poll shows support in Atlantic region

HALIFAX — A number of business sectors in Nova Scotia are welcoming Premier Tim Houston’s national call to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, as a new poll suggests broad public support for the idea across Atlantic Canada.
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Police in Cape Breton say one dead after shots fired at home

Police in Cape Breton say one dead after shots fired at home

WHITNEY PIER, N.S. — Cape Breton regional police say one person is dead after shots were fired at a residence in Whitney Pier, N.S.
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QMJHL Roundup: Juraj Pekarcik has three points, Wildcats blank Eagles 6-0

CAPE BRETON, N.B. — Juraj Pekarcik had one goal and two assists as the Moncton Wildcats blanked the Cape Breton Eagles 6-0 on Friday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.
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Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island's next premier, after Dennis King resigns

Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island's next premier, after Dennis King resigns

CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz was sworn in on Friday as the 34th premier of Prince Edward Island, taking over from Dennis King, who resigned earlier in the day after leading the province since 2019.
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Archbishop of New York offers surprise sermon while stranded in Newfoundland for days

Archbishop of New York offers surprise sermon while stranded in Newfoundland for days

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Archbishop of New York delivered an unexpected sermon at the cathedral in St. John's, N.L., last week after his flight to Dublin was grounded at the city's airport, stranding him and 259 other passengers for days.
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