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Wildfire forces evacuations in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley

Wildfire forces evacuations in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley

HALIFAX — An evacuation order in the West Dalhousie area of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley was expanded late Thursday after a lightning strike ignited nearby woodlands the night before and triggered an intense, out-of-control wildfire.
Irishtown, N.B., wildfire is contained, evacuation advisory lifted

Irishtown, N.B., wildfire is contained, evacuation advisory lifted

A wildfire outside Moncton near Irishtown has been contained, and an evacuation advisory has been lifted, New Brunswick officials said.
Vulnerable people lack access to cooling amid stifling heat across Canada: advocates

Vulnerable people lack access to cooling amid stifling heat across Canada: advocates

Another day of punishing heat and humidity across much of the country was shedding light Monday on the situation for vulnerable Canadians who often struggle to access cooling.
Firefighting efforts continue in Newfoundland, New Brunswick bans woods activities

Firefighting efforts continue in Newfoundland, New Brunswick bans woods activities

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Maritime provinces, Ottawa announce $9 million to help restore regional air travel

Maritime provinces, Ottawa announce $9 million to help restore regional air travel

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Maritime provinces and Ottawa are spending $9 million to help restore air travel between Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Investigation launched into death of man in northern New Brunswick jail cell

Investigation launched into death of man in northern New Brunswick jail cell

MIRAMICHI — New Brunswick’s police oversight agency is investigating the death of a man inside a jail cell at the municipal police station in Miramichi.
Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves

Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves

HALIFAX — Sandra Walsh was struggling to breathe in her apartment when temperatures across Nova Scotia soared in July, but the woman on social assistance says her pleas for a government-funded air conditioner have been ignored.
Man riding motorcycle dies after colliding with moose in northeastern New Brunswick

Man riding motorcycle dies after colliding with moose in northeastern New Brunswick

Police say a 60-year-old man is dead after colliding with a moose while riding a motorcycle in northeastern New Brunswick this weekend. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say they responded Saturday to a report of a crash on Route 11 in Bertrand, N.B.
Advocate hopes review of N.B. right-to-information law strengthens legislation

Advocate hopes review of N.B. right-to-information law strengthens legislation

FREDERICTON — Experts on government transparency are hoping a review of New Brunswick's right-to-information law — ranked as one of the worst in Canada — makes it easier for the public to access documents and records.
Supreme Court allows lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at New Brunswick hospital

Supreme Court allows lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at New Brunswick hospital

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is allowing a class-action lawsuit against New Brunswick’s largest health authority and an obstetrics nurse to proceed.