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FREDERICTON — An Acadian leader in New Brunswick says little progress has been made in providing bilingual services in the province's nursing homes.

HALIFAX — The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs says it has rejected an offer from the federal Fisheries Department regarding the establishment of livelihood fisheries.

Prince Edward Island potato growers and marketers say the time is ripe for a campaign in the United States to warn consumers that tariffs will hike their grocery bills. They are issuing their call as U.S.

HALIFAX — Long before Brenda Tatlock-Burke was killed by her husband in October, there were signs of his controlling and coercive behaviour.

HALIFAX — The Mounties in Nova Scotia are warning the public about a new texting scam that involves messages that appear to be from the RCMP.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Masks must be worn at all Prince Edward Island health facilities starting Monday. Health P.E.I. says the new rule is in response to overcrowding within the health-care system.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Thomas Desruisseaux scored a hat trick to power the Chicoutimi Saguenéens to an 8-1 rout of the Saint John Sea Dogs in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Thursday night.

HALIFAX — Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier has shelved a controversial proposal that would have shifted baby eel quota away from longtime licence holders to their employees.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste officially joined the Liberal leadership race Thursday, saying he knows he is facing steep odds in his bid to become Canada's first Indigenous prime minister.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia seafood industry representatives voiced concerned Thursday over comments from the premier that he's open to ending a moratorium on fossil fuel drilling in the rich Georges Bank fishing grounds.