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Inmate dies at Springhill, N.S., institution

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says an inmate has died at a Nova Scotia prison.

Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles

At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have released data revealing their measles vaccination rates in children are below levels recommended by scientists to prevent the disease from spreading.

YMCA of Fredericton faces unprecedented demand for summer camp financial support

The YMCA of Fredericton says an unprecedented number of children are receiving financial assistance this summer to attend day camps.

Unknown odour at DeWolf Park in Bedford, N.S. deters visitors

Unknown foul smell at DeWolf Park on the Bedford Basin is deterring residents from walking in the area.

‘We’re there to win’: New Brunswick flag football team makes history

A group of Moncton football players is about to embark on a quest for a national championship.

Nova Scotia multidisciplinary health teams a key to improving access: officials

Nova Scotia health officials say they are making progress recruiting health professionals and in reducing the province’s primary care wait list through an emphasis on collaborative care.

Suspected bank robber arrested following police chase in Halifax area

A suspected bank robber has been arrested following a police chase in the Halifax area Tuesday.

Woman, 34, charged after Charlottetown police officer injured during arrest

A 34-year-old woman is facing charges after a Charlottetown Police Services officer was injured during an arrest.

N.S. man charged with impaired driving after hit-and-run involving child: RCMP

A Chester Grant, N.S., man is facing charges, including impaired driving, after he allegedly hit a child with a truck in a beach parking lot and left the scene Saturday evening.

‘A big pain’: Saint John residents frustrated by pending Harbour Bridge closures

Saint John, N.B., residents are frustrated by the ongoing construction of the Saint John Harbour Bridge, which will be closed intermittently until early November, starting Thursday.

Kingsclear First Nation, N.B., man faces 15 additional attempted murder charges

Keswick RCMP in New Brunswick has charged a Kingsclear First Nation man with 15 additional charges of attempted murder and discharging a firearm at police.

Halifax hip-hop veteran Tachichi drops new album, celebrates with hometown party

One of Halifax’s underground hip-hop artists is marking nearly three decades in the scene with a new record and a big hometown show.

P.E.I. teen arrested after allegedly driving through farmer’s field

Kings District RCMP arrested a teen driver following a dangerous driving incident in Prince Edward Island.

Halifax council to discuss ‘strong mayor powers’ in Nova Scotia

A Halifax council motion seeks to have Mayor Andy Fillmore contact the Nova Scotia government about possible “strong mayor powers” in the province.

Majority of Canadians plan on travelling domestically this summer: survey

The majority of Canadians plan to travel across their home country and support local businesses this summer, according to a new survey by TD Bank Group.