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Nova Scotia health officials say legionella outbreak in New Glasgow considered over

Nova Scotia health officials say legionella outbreak in New Glasgow considered over

HALIFAX — Public health officials in Nova Scotia say a legionella outbreak in the New Glasgow area is considered over. The outbreak of the bacteria that causes legionnaires' disease had been monitored by Public Health since early July.
Kenley Matheson missing case: RCMP say no remains found at site northwest of Halifax

Kenley Matheson missing case: RCMP say no remains found at site northwest of Halifax

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say no human remains were found during a recent search for an Acadia University student who has been missing for more than 30 years. Kenley Matheson was last seen walking on a street in Wolfville, N.S., on Sept.
High Liner Foods chief executive Rod Hepponstall stepping down

High Liner Foods chief executive Rod Hepponstall stepping down

LUNENBURG, N.S. — High Liner Foods Inc. says chief executive Rod Hepponstall is stepping down. The company says its board has accepted Hepponstall's resignation, effective on or before Jan. 2, 2024.
Australian prime minister will set a referendum date for Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Australian prime minister will set a referendum date for Indigenous Voice to Parliament

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday he expects public support for creating a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament will grow after he focuses the nation’s minds on the issue by setting a date for Australia’
In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance

In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

YELLOWKNIFE — Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife.
The grass that's greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

The grass that's greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

VANCOUVER — What's the secret of a lush-looking lawn in Metro Vancouver, where watering is banned amid a brutal drought? It might not be surreptitious sprinkling. Instead, it might be paint.
'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

SUDBURY, Ont. — Anxiety is mounting over the future of two supervised consumption sites in northern Ontario as funding for them is set to run out at the end of the year.
Canadian teachers are gaining a following on TikTok by sharing experiences, style

Canadian teachers are gaining a following on TikTok by sharing experiences, style

Teachers across Canada are turning to social media platform TikTok to share everything from their daily experiences to learning tips and even their classroom outfits.
Drake concert in Vancouver postponed at last minute due to technical issues

Drake concert in Vancouver postponed at last minute due to technical issues

VANCOUVER — Disappointed Drake fans, some who had reportedly been camped out overnight, lingered outside Vancouver's Rogers Arena after the rapper's concert Monday evening was postponed at the last minute.