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Endangered North Atlantic right whale spotted entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Endangered North Atlantic right whale spotted entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department says an endangered North Atlantic right whale has become entangled in gear in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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Head of committee monitoring response to N.S. mass shooting satisfied with progress

Head of committee monitoring response to N.S. mass shooting satisfied with progress

HALIFAX — The head of a committee monitoring the response of police and governments to the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass killing says she’s pleased with progress made so far, though she offered few details.
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New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing

New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing

FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs started his election campaign Thursday, he claimed his main rivals were already planning a power-sharing deal similar to the now-defunct one between the federal Liberals and NDP.
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Facts about the New Brunswick election campaign

FREDERICTON — A quick look at some of the issues in the New Brunswick election campaign: HEALTH CARE Conservatives: introduce "incremental improvements" Liberals: open 30 community-care clinics Greens: spend more to recruit and retain health-care pro
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New Brunswick election candidate profile: Liberal Leader Susan Holt

New Brunswick election candidate profile: Liberal Leader Susan Holt

FREDERICTON — A look at Susan Holt, leader of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick. Born: April 22, 1977. Early years: Raised in Fredericton, she attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont.
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New Brunswick election profile: Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs

New Brunswick election profile: Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs

FREDERICTON — A look at Blaine Higgs, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. Born: March 1, 1954. Early years: The son of a customs officer, he grew up in Forest City, N.B., near the Canada-U.S. border.
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New Brunswick election candidate profile: Green Party Leader David Coon

New Brunswick election candidate profile: Green Party Leader David Coon

FREDERICTON — A look at David Coon, leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick: Born: Oct. 28, 1956. Early years: Born in Toronto and raised in Montreal, he spent about three decades as an environmental advocate.
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N.B. election campaign to kick off Thursday, with economy and health major themes

N.B. election campaign to kick off Thursday, with economy and health major themes

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is expected to officially kick off a provincial election campaign Thursday morning with a visit to the lieutenant-governor.
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New Brunswick Indigenous group says Tory position on treaty rights 'troublesome'

New Brunswick Indigenous group says Tory position on treaty rights 'troublesome'

FREDERICTON — The six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick have released results from a pre-election questionnaire sent to the province's political parties, saying they are "particularly disappointed" with responses from the governing Pro
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Canadian Coast Guard crew member lost at sea off Newfoundland

Canadian Coast Guard crew member lost at sea off Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A crew member of a Canadian Coast Guard ship has been lost at sea off southern Newfoundland. The agency said in a release Wednesday that an extensive search and rescue effort for the man was ended Tuesday evening.
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