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Five things to know about the dispute over Nova Scotia's Indigenous lobster fishery
HALIFAX - Tensions remain high in the dispute over the Indigenous lobster fishery in Nova Scotia. Here are five things to know about the situation. 1. The dispute has a long history. In September 1999...
Oct 20, 2020
Province records 44 new COVID-19 cases, working to determine sources of transmission
The province has recorded 44 new cases of COVID-19, and 14 recoveries. The provincial total is now at 2,439 cases. The new cases are located in the Far North West (two), Far North East (one), North We...
Oct 20, 2020
Canadian bowler Francois Lavoie back on track after pandemic lockdown rust
Bowling is a game of repetition, so Francois Lavoie's game suffered when he was separated from his sport during the pandemic lockdown. But the Canadian showed he is back on track with a perfect game i...
Oct 20, 2020
Battlefords Community Players kickoff theatre season
The Battlefords Community Players (BCP) drew the curtain on their theatre season this week, hosting their opening performance Monday, with another showing to follow Tuesday evening.The Outsider is the...
Oct 20, 2020
Ratushniak promises no backdoor deals or biased decisions if elected mayor
If elected mayor of La Ronge, Colin Ratushniak's biggest commitment is to ensure ethical and unbiased community-minded decisions are made. "I think the residents of La Ronge are ready for someone to c...
Oct 20, 2020
Fake news creates serious issues for battling pandemic, chief public health doc says
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health doctor says in the age of social media, fake news about the COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading faster than the virus itself. Dr. Theresa Tam says all Cana...
Oct 20, 2020
Quebec's public health director says he has a driver and bodyguard because of threats
Quebec's director of public health revealed Tuesday he has a driver and bodyguard to protect him against threats from people upset with his pandemic-related health orders. Dr. Horacio Arruda tol...
Oct 20, 2020
Police: Houston officer killed in shooting, another wounded
HOUSTON - A Houston police officer was killed and a teenager and another officer were wounded Tuesday morning when a man opened fire on law enforcement responding to a domestic disturbance call, autho...
Oct 20, 2020
Membertou First Nation to become latest to join Mi'kmaq livelihood fishery in N.S.
HALIFAX - The leader of a Cape Breton First Nation says his community is planning a self-regulated lobster fishery similar to the one on the province's southwestern shore that has sparked fierce oppos...
Oct 20, 2020
Council candidate to focus on city infrastructure
Shawn Brander grew up on a farm in the R.M. of Meadow Lake. He now instructs electricians at Northwest College and is seeking a seat on city council during the upcoming election."A big thing of mine i...
Oct 20, 2020