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Nova Scotia RCMP say human remains were found in a burned car in Pictou County

Nova Scotia RCMP say human remains were found in a burned car in Pictou County

GREENHILL, N.S. — Police in Nova Scotia's Pictou County say human remains were found in a burned vehicle over the weekend. RCMP say the incident is considered suspicious and they are investigating. Around 2 p.m.
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N.S. election: Woman battles for air conditioners for people on income assistance

N.S. election: Woman battles for air conditioners for people on income assistance

HALIFAX — As Nova Scotia politicians make their fall election promises, Julie Leggett is urging them to commit to helping people on income assistance stay cool during heat waves. The resident of New Glasgow, N.S.
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Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for 'troubling' posts about Israel

Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for 'troubling' posts about Israel

HALIFAX — An election candidate criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for "troubling" and "damaging" social media posts is no longer running for Nova Scotia's New Democratic Party in the Nov. 26 general election, the party says.
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Affordability or bust: Nova Scotia election campaign all about cost of living

Affordability or bust: Nova Scotia election campaign all about cost of living

HALIFAX — A lot has changed in Nova Scotia since the Progressive Conservatives won a dominant electoral majority in the 2021 election with a targeted focus on health care.
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N.S. election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties?

Voters in Nova Scotia are scheduled to go to the polls on Nov. 26. At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent.
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'Disgraceful': N.S. Tory leader slams school's request that military remove uniform

'Disgraceful': N.S. Tory leader slams school's request that military remove uniform

HALIFAX — A Halifax-area school is walking back its request that service members not attend its Remembrance Day ceremony in uniform, following an outburst of anger including from the Nova Scotia premier, who said the initial ask was “disgraceful and
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N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's incumbent Progressive Conservatives released their election platform Friday, announcing that if elected to govern Nov. 26, they will impose a cap on electricity rate increases.
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Halifax mall stabbing: Third adult charged with accessory in 16-year-old boy's death

Halifax mall stabbing: Third adult charged with accessory in 16-year-old boy's death

HALIFAX — Halifax police have charged a third adult in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy at the Halifax Shopping Centre earlier this year.
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In the news today: N.S. votes: Tories to release platform today

In the news today: N.S. votes: Tories to release platform today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... N.S. votes: Tories to release platform today The Progressive Conservatives are set to release their party platform today ahead of Nova Scotia’s Nov.
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Nova Scotia RCMP investigating another fatal case of intimate partner violence

Nova Scotia RCMP investigating another fatal case of intimate partner violence

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating another fatal case of intimate partner violence, this time in the southwestern corner of the province.
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