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Nova Scotia native Sidney Crosby says that while he’s in Pittsburgh during these tragic times, “my heart and mind is with all of you.”
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#NovaScotiaStrong @penguins @NHL @NHLPA #NovaScotiaRemembers
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‘Drop the idea’: N.S. premier says province won’t accept thousands of asylum seekers
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Parks Canada pulls plug on controversial MAGA musician’s concert in Halifax
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Morning Views: With some universities continuing with masking in the fall, would you like to see the return of mask requirements in other indoor places?
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#BREAKING: Masks will remain mandatory in Nova Scotia schools a few more weeks.
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BREAKING: ‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor John Dunsworth has died at the age of 71 glbn.ca/kxKgAd
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Students at Dartmouth’s Prince Andrew High School walked out of class on Monday to protest racist behaviour in the halls and a lack of curriculum on Black history and culture.
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WATCH: @PaulBrothers shares his experience with his, and his family’s, COVID-19 diagnosis. globalnews.ca/halifax/videos…
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WATCH: In a heartwarming address to children, N.S. chief of health Dr. Robert Strang said “the magic of Christmas” protects Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, the elves and the reindeer from COVID-19. Strang urged children to wash their hands before putting out Santa’s milk and cookies.
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.@EllenPage is taking the protests against Alton Gas into her own hands. trib.al/CLVNPI2
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Chief Perry Bellegarde said he's asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to replace RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki with "someone who will focus their attention on public safety and combating racism."
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Morning Views: How do you feel about Nova Scotia lifting all remaining COVID-19 restrictions this week?
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Nova Scotia abandoned reporting daily COVID-19 numbers last month with the lifting of most restrictions, but Iain Rankin is calling for daily data to return. trib.al/LKNrMRH
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“There is nothing called mass immigration in Canada. You cannot call it mass immigration. The Canadian immigration system is renowned around the world.” trib.al/Dtq4NYZ
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#BREAKING: Nova Scotia director Ben Proudfoot has won the best documentary short Oscar for “The Queen of Basketball.”
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Nova Scotia man gets $25,000 ticket on purpose for going into woods to fight forest ban
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“It’s with tremendous sadness that we have lost Const. Heidi Stevenson, a 23-year veteran of the force who was killed this morning while responding to an active shooter incident.”
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The 16-year-old from Antigonish was met with a standing ovation after stopping all 24 shots against in her QMJHL debut.
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Morning Views: Do you think Nova Scotia should return to daily data updates amid rising COVID-19 cases?
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Morning Views: How do you feel about Nova Scotia introducing legislation that will prohibit protests outside of hospitals?
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Nova Scotia’s premier has asked people who protested proof-of-vaccination policies outside the home of Dr. Strang to consider acting more like adults.
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Morning Views: Do you think that government should lower fuel taxes as gas prices hit historic highs?
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Morning Views: How do you feel about implementing a vaccine passport in Canada in order to travel, attend university, or go to a concert? globalnews.ca/news/7876339/c…
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Morning Views: How do you feel about businesses rewarding employees who get vaccinated against COVID-19?
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WATCH: We chat with professional gamer Nick Amyoony, aka Nick Eh 30, about signing a new deal with Canadian esports organization Luminoisty gaming. Nick Eh 30 is best known for his Fortnite gameplay and family-friendly content. @Nickeh30 @Luminosity. globalnews.ca/halifax/videos…
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Who is the big winner? Answer - Mattea Roach, a 23-year-old from Nova Scotia who won more than $32,000 on her first night on Jeopardy! trib.al/2fXe19P
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Dr. Lisa Barrett says when restrictions lift on March 21, it's important for people "not to live in fear" but "live moderately for the next number of months so that we can help protect people around us who may not have the ability to protect themselves.”
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Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electrical vehicle rebates for Teslas.
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Morning Views: How do you feel about Halifax's Scotiabank Centre requiring proof of full vaccination for all event attendees? globalnews.ca/news/8158466/s…
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Jarvis Googoo, the first person from We’koqma’q First Nation in Nova Scotia to qualify for the Boston Marathon, is making his home community proud. trib.al/WGGZHQx
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Morning Views: How do you feel about the recommendation by a group of NS doctors for students to keep wearing masks in school?
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Nova Scotia has banned blockades of a highway under the Emergency Management Act.
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Only Canada, N.S. flags allowed outside schools on Nova Scotia’s South Shore
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Morning Views: How do you feel about Nova Scotia increasing fines for individuals and organizations that ignore public health orders?
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An ICU physician out of Halifax has developed a medical device that could potentially alleviate fourth wave COIVD-19 pressures in hospitals across Canada.
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Meet Kenzie Lalonde, who will soon become the first woman to call a QMJHL game on television.
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A seven-year-old boy from Halifax received a visit by his hero — chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang.
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University students in Halifax are volunteering to run errands, walk pets and buy groceries for healthcare workers tied to the office in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
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WATCH: Robert Mackay near Dundee, N.S., in Cape Breton says he heard someone "hollering hello" at 5 a.m. on Saturday. He got dressed, went to investigate and found a person stranded in a car on a collapsed road above a flowing river.
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How do you feel about Prime Minister Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act in response to blockades and protests against pandemic restrictions?
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WATCH: A fourteen-year-old math prodigy from N.S. competed against thousands of students across Canada in a national competition.
Her ultimate goal is competing in a math Olympiad.
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The province says Dr. Robert Strang is being recognized with the Order of Nova Scotia in part for his leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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#BREAKING: Masking rules returning to N.S. hospitals, one month after they were dropped
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Morning Views: Do you think those deemed essential workers (i.e. early childhood educators, grocery store employees, etc.) should be prioritized to get a COVID vaccination?
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N.S. cabinet minister under fire for using taxpayer money to attend Trump inauguration
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"My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Nova Scotia and all Canadians at this tragic time." trib.al/6PFpFk4
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Halifax senior couple forced to live in tent ‘extremely happy and thankful’ for apartment
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Jeremy Mitchell MacKenzie and Morgan May Guptill have been charged with criminal harassment, mischief, harassing phone calls and intimidation of a health professional.
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The directive prohibits protesters "from blockading or disrupting traffic on any road, street or highway in Nova Scotia.” trib.al/2sxUP8I
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Premier Tim Houston said he nearly “fell off his chair” after learning that Halifax’s council was planning to establish designated homeless encampments in historic parks such as the Halifax Common and Point Pleasant Park.
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#BREAKING: Dalhousie University has declared an outbreak of meningitis in one residence after a student suddenly died from the disease.
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Police in Halifax handed out 17 tickets — with a $2,000 fine each.
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"It is a tremendous honour," says Bruce MacKinnon. "I didn't expect it and my head is still spinning a little from it." trib.al/37dMMxr
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On Friday evening, Mi’kmaw chiefs declared a state of emergency "due to political unrest" in mainland Nova Scotia.
“This decision is in response to the violence occurring over Mi’kmaq fisheries across the province."
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Morning Views: How do you feel about Nova Scotia delaying Phase 5 of reopening until October 4th?
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WATCH LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and #NovaScotia Premier Stephen McNeil make announcement in Sutherlands River, N.S. trib.al/tY1oJ74
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Who's ready for a Llama-zing adventure? A New Brunswick business can barely keep up with the demand from those wanting to take a stroll with a llama or an alpaca.
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The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced that 158 seeds from its agave plant are up for grabs Thursday.
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Tareq Hadhad, the founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate, is about to become a Canadian citizen.
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Mattea Roach is now a four-day Jeopardy! champion. Tonight she won $24,200 — bringing her total winnings to $104,600. trib.al/Czsir60
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One woman sprang into action during the wildfire and saved 18 dogs from a doggy daycare by running through the bushes.
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Morning Views: How do you feel about Nova Scotia's school mask mandate continuing until at least the middle of May?
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'A Canadian and nothing else': Nova Scotia musician J.P. Cormier won’t tour in U.S. until Trump’s tariffs end
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A growing list of restaurants are taking lobster off the menu to show solidarity with the Mi’kmaq, condemning the ongoing violence in the south shore of Nova Scotia.
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“I don’t support people that don’t have room in their hearts for my son,” said Marc Savoie on why he could no longer be alligned with New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs.
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Morning Views: Do you feel federal and provincial parks in Canada should be open year round?
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WATCH: We check in with Halifax-based therapist Cailin Nadin to find out what it’s like to be featured in Prince Harry’s docuseries Heart of Invictus on Netflix.
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#BREAKING: Canadian Jeopardy! champion Mattea Roach has ended her impressive 23-episode winning streak on the popular quiz show.
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Morning Views: Do you agree with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston's criticism towards telecommunication companies for what he said was their "poor participation and support" before, during and after Fiona?
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A coffee shop in Lower Sackville, N.S., raised over $5,600 in support of a three-year-old boy battling cancer.
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Morning Views: How do you feel about Nova Scotia lifting all COVID-19 restrictions by March 21?
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Mattea Roach won $9,599 on Thursday night’s Jeopardy! episode, bringing her total winnings to $80,400.
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N.S. couple dies from strep A just hours apart. Their family is speaking out
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"I challenge the readers of this to start a journey of self-education so the truth can be fully understood.
This day is a day of reflection, of mourning and a day to remember."
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Spring Garden Road in Halifax is currently closed to traffic as hundreds of people gather to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and resistance to police brutality. trib.al/PiP7hcn
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Morning Views: How do you feel about the Nova Scotia Liberals plan to implement a COVID-19 vaccination passport system if elected?
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“Some people think it’s cute while other people think it’s a little creepy," Jimmy Fallon told the audience.
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What does a team of 13 to 14-year-old hockey players in Nova Scotia do when the Zamboni breaks down during practice?
Possibly the most Canadian thing, ever.
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Dalhousie University says it will require all students and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall.
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Two parents are grieving the loss of their daughter, who froze to death on the streets of Dartmouth, N.S. They blame Nova Scotia’s mental health system.
“We lost our daughter to, actually, a terrible health system.”
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Morning Views: How do you feel about the Liberal-NDP deal that will keep the federal Liberals in power until 2025?
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A Halifax group says it will be rallying in solidarity with Mi’kmaq lobster fishers in front of the Clearwater Seafood Market in Bedford, N.S., on Thursday morning.
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A Halifax doughnut shop auctioned a dozen doughnuts to mark Donald Trump losing the 2020 U.S. election, with all proceeds are going to an immigration centre in Nova Scotia.
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“To everyone who is fully vaccinated — thank you. To all those who are not — please don’t wait.”
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A Halifax yoga therapist is receiving international recognition for her work after appearing in a new Netflix series produced by Prince Harry.
“Prince Harry is a sweet guy. He sat down with us for a Team Canada breakfast," she said.
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WATCH: Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil fought back tears as he reflected on the difficult year his province has faced -- the latest blow being that six families are having to cope with fears of yet another loss following the sinking of a scallop dragger on Tuesday.
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ICYMI: The first donors were actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, with a $200,000 gift to kick off the campaign.
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#BREAKING: Halifax council has voted no to putting tent encampments on two baseball diamonds in the heart of the city.
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"It was not the reaction that I was preparing myself for for the past couple of months. So, it was an amazing feeling.”
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An intersection that houses Halifax’s Pizza Corner saw late night revellers and at least one Halifax police officer bust a move on Saturday night. #Halifax
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NEW: Halifax council has done a U-turn on the issue of paid Saturday parking for downtown.
It's now no longer happening.
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"A lot of people still don’t know about residential schools and that’s why I did this walk.”
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Halifax Transit announced it is permanently scrapping transit fees for children aged 12 and under.
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Morning Views: How do you feel about the current $2,000-fine in place for people disobeying gathering restrictions/isolation protocols?
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The Halifax library strike and its heavy impact on the city’s unhoused
“I use the phone, I use the computer, I use the bathroom for crying out loud."
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Twenty years ago, only 30 per cent of Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaq students were graduating from high school.
Now that number at 90 per cent – the highest on-reserve graduation rate in the country.
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