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52-year-old man from Switzerland dead after plane crash near Labrador airport

52-year-old man from Switzerland dead after plane crash near Labrador airport

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — A 52-year-old man from Switzerland is dead after a small plane crashed Wednesday near the airport in the Labrador town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The man died in hospital late Wednesday afternoon, RCMP confirmed Friday.
New French immersion program proposed in N.B. cuts time students learn in French

New French immersion program proposed in N.B. cuts time students learn in French

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick has proposed a new French immersion program that cuts the time elementary school students spend learning in French, prompting scathing criticism from a parent group.
Nova Scotia adds hundreds more beds to redevelopment of Halifax hospital complex

Nova Scotia adds hundreds more beds to redevelopment of Halifax hospital complex

HALIFAX — The planned redevelopment of a sprawling Halifax hospital complex is being reworked to add hundreds more beds and new facilities, the Nova Scotia government announced Thursday.
'Prey-switching' blamed for death of Toronto woman mauled by coyotes 13 years ago

'Prey-switching' blamed for death of Toronto woman mauled by coyotes 13 years ago

HALIFAX — A new and unusual theory has emerged about the coyotes that killed a young Toronto woman on a Nova Scotia hiking trail 13 years ago. Researchers say that on Oct.
New N.S. top Mountie says public wants to keep force despite mass shooting response

New N.S. top Mountie says public wants to keep force despite mass shooting response

HALIFAX — The RCMP's new commanding officer in Nova Scotia believes the public wants a renewed relationship with his police force despite its widely criticized response to the 2020 mass shooting.

Two sent to hospital with serious injuries after plane crash near Labrador airport

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two people with serious injuries were airlifted to hospital Wednesday after their small plane crashed near the airport in the Labrador town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Nova Scotia government announces $115 million in inflation-relief measures

Nova Scotia government announces $115 million in inflation-relief measures

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier announced a new $115.4-million funding package Wednesday aimed at helping low- and middle-income earners with inflation.
Transport Canada must be 'more vigilant,' relatives say two years after N.S. sinking

Transport Canada must be 'more vigilant,' relatives say two years after N.S. sinking

MILTON, N.S. — Geno Francis loved most things about fishing on the high seas, but his son says that in his final year, fear overshadowed that passion.
Nova Scotia surgical wait-list currently at 22,600 patients, committee told

Nova Scotia surgical wait-list currently at 22,600 patients, committee told

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s surgery backlog sits at 22,600 patients, the legislature’s health committee was told Tuesday.
N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

FREDERICTON — The number of new influenza cases reported in the province has hit an all-time high, New Brunswick's acting chief medical officer of health said Tuesday. The 836 lab-confirmed flu infections between Nov. 27 and Dec.