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Plan for street checks apology was 'overdue,' says Nova Scotia RCMP commander

Plan for street checks apology was 'overdue,' says Nova Scotia RCMP commander

HALIFAX — The commander of the Nova Scotia RCMP says his force's planned apology to the province's Black community for street checks should have occurred some time ago.
N.B. senator's bill would require Ottawa to pay for Chignecto Isthmus project

N.B. senator's bill would require Ottawa to pay for Chignecto Isthmus project

HALIFAX — A New Brunswick senator has introduced a bill that would declare the narrow land link between his province and Nova Scotia a federal responsibility. Sen.
Utilities work to repair power losses caused by post-tropical storm Lee

Utilities work to repair power losses caused by post-tropical storm Lee

HALIFAX — Utilities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia were working Tuesday on remaining outages caused by post-tropical storm Lee. As of 4:30 p.m.
Following Halifax police, RCMP to apologize to N.S. Black citizens for street checks

Following Halifax police, RCMP to apologize to N.S. Black citizens for street checks

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP are promising to formally apologize for excessive street checks on Black citizens in the province.
Former Sobeys chief executive and chair David Sobey dies at 92

Former Sobeys chief executive and chair David Sobey dies at 92

STELLARTON, N.S. — David Sobey, a former chief executive and chair of the Sobeys Inc. grocery store chain, has died. He was 92 years old. Empire Co. Ltd.
Jen Powley, author and advocate for people with disabilities in N.S., dies at age 45

Jen Powley, author and advocate for people with disabilities in N.S., dies at age 45

HALIFAX — Jen Powley, who pushed back with her writing and wisdom against systems that limited the lives of Nova Scotians with disabilities, has died at the age of 45.
Thousands left without power in Nova Scotia two days after post-tropical storm Lee

Thousands left without power in Nova Scotia two days after post-tropical storm Lee

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's electric utility worked on Monday to restore outages affecting thousands of customers after post-tropical storm Lee blew through the Maritimes over the weekend, knocking down trees and power lines.
Now a post-tropical storm, Lee moves into Gulf of St. Lawrence

Now a post-tropical storm, Lee moves into Gulf of St. Lawrence

HALIFAX — Thousands remained without power Sunday as post-tropical storm Lee gradually moved out of the Maritimes, leaving a trail of downed trees and coastlines damaged by pounding surf.
Winds pick up, power outages mount as hurricane Lee heads for Atlantic Canada

Winds pick up, power outages mount as hurricane Lee heads for Atlantic Canada

YARMOUTH, N.S.
Maritimers race to tie down gear, stock up on food as hurricane Lee approaches

Maritimers race to tie down gear, stock up on food as hurricane Lee approaches

HALIFAX — Maritimers were buying last-minute groceries and hauling boats out of the water Friday as forecasters warned hurricane Lee could soon bring destructive winds, high waves, flooding and power outages.
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