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N.S. premier says he’s pleased with interest from companies after end of fracking ban

Nova Scotia’s premier says his government is about to start negotiations with the first company that could frack for natural gas since the province lifted a decade-long ban on the practice.

‘They should have a medal’: N.B. community praises firefighters for wildfire response

Residents of Albert County, N.B., are praising the quick response from the province and local firefighters one day after a wildfire ignited in the hills of the community.

Man facing charges after theft at Halifax mall: police

A man is facing charges after police say he was caught leaving a Halifax mall with unpaid merchandise.

Woman charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing in Halifax

A 41-year-old woman is facing an attempted murder charge after an alleged stabbing in Halifax over the weekend.

N.S. RCMP investigating suspicious death of man in Antigonish County

The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating the suspicious death of a 42-year-old man in Antigonish County last week.

Two charged after baby’s remains found could face ‘additional very serious charges’: Crown

Two people charged after the remains of a newborn baby were found in Halifax could face “very serious” additional charges, according to the Crown attorney in the case.

Liverpool, N.S., woman wanted on provincewide arrest warrant

A Liverpool, N.S., woman is wanted on a provincewide arrest warrant.

Human remains found after Fredericton fire in March identified as 50-year-old woman

Human remains found following a structure fire in Fredericton in March have been identified as those of a 50-year-old woman from the city.

N.B. vows public utility overhaul, but doesn’t commit to non-interference

The New Brunswick government says it will create a consumer advocate role to represent residents and small businesses at its energy regulator.

Saint John police chief retiring in July, criticizes ‘systemic resistance to change’

Saint John Police Force Chief Robert Bruce – who was the subject of complaints from officers last year – is retiring from his position in July, criticizing what he calls organizational challenges.

Grave of unknown WWI soldier in France identified as Cape Breton sergeant

A previously unidentified grave in northern France was recently discovered to be that of a Nova Scotia soldier from the First World War.

Annapolis Valley man charged in connection with drug trafficking investigation: Kentville police

A 26-year-old man from Canaan, N.S., has been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine trafficking.

New Brunswick spending $18M on bridge replacement in Grand Falls

The New Brunswick government is spending roughly $18 million to replace a nearly 100-year-old bridge in Grand Falls next year.

New technology expected to improve traffic congestion near Halifax’s Macdonald Bridge

New signal-light technology is coming to routes surrounding the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge to improve flow and reduce delays and congestion in one of Halifax’s busiest traffic areas.

Manslaughter charge laid in death of man in Upper Musquodoboit, N.S.

A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a man in Upper Musquodoboit, N.S., last Wednesday.