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Colin Audain of Halifax, the new president of Doctors Nova Scotia, speaks following a news conference in Halifax on Thursday June 21, 2023, to announce incentives for family physicians to take on additional patients.
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Virtual services giving Nova Scotians more access to health care, but a ‘Band-Aid solution,’ committee told

Public-private partnerships are resulting in more Nova Scotians receiving health-care services, a health standing committee heard Tuesday. But Dr. Colin Audain, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, said services such as Maple are only a “Band-Aid ...

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Class action proposed over St. Martha’s Hospital privacy breach

Updated 17 hours ago |3 min read

Pictou County council orders property demolition for dangerous and unsightly violations

Updated 19 hours ago |2 min read

The Municipality of Pictou County voted in support of the demolition order brought forward by dangerous and unsightly legislation. 96 Hillside Road has been abandoned since 2020 when the previous owner of the property died. ANGELA CAPOBIANCO

Kings and West Hants court report: May 14, 2024

Updated 19 hours ago |4 min read

Truro, N.S., mayor reflects on his time in office following decision not to run for re-election

Updated 20 hours ago |9 min read

Trio appear in Annapolis Royal court on first-degree murder charge

Updated 20 hours ago |2 min read

Opinion

Kevin Tobin cartoon May 15: Remembering Rex Murphy

Cartoon for Wed May 15 2024 Telegram. - Kevin Tobin

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BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: The waiting is the hardest part

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EDITORIAL: Atlantic Canadians shine in playoff hockey

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Former Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness walks off at the end of a news conference at which he announced his retirement from coaching in the NHL on May 6, 2024.

PETER McKENNA: Will 'quiet diplomacy’ work against a disruptive Trump?

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COMMENTARY: No one seems to care about Sudan

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TOM URBANIAK: Resisting a culture of anger

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Business

Arthur L. Irving, the second-born son of New Brunswick oil pioneer K.C. Irving, passed away Monday, May 13, at 93.

Former Irving Oil president Arthur Irving dies at age 93

Arthur L. Irving, the second-born son of New Brunswick oil pioneer K.C. Irving, died Monday at 93. The Saint John native spent decades as president of the global company before becoming its chairman, and eventually leaving the firm in October 2023.

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DONALD SAVOIE: Remembering Arthur Irving, a determined businessman and generous friend

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Arthur L. Irving died on May 13 at age 93.

Raising the roof: Cape Breton Red Farm entertainment venue a hit ahead of bold expansion plans

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Christoph Mertinitz is the CEO and manager of the Red Farm development underway on a former farm in Howie Centre. Mertinitz and property owners Johann and Brigitte Luxbauer are investing in converting several buildings on the property into venues for weddings, concerts and other large events. They also have a motel under construction and plan to build a beer garden, restaurant and other amenities. LUKE DYMENT/CAPE BRETON POST

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Farmers and traders market moves back outside in Annapolis Royal, N.S.

Updated a day ago |8 min read

Cape Breton Meals on Wheels makes bike delivery permanent

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JPMorgan CEO Dimon favors full engagement with China, Sky News reports

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Lifestyles

Whether you start with a basic white sauce or decide to delve in with trips to the spice and herb aisles at your local market, you will be thankful when you look at pasta without the red.

Skip the tomatoes: Sauces your pasta and taste buds will love

Pauline Milner Special to SaltWire Growing up, we were all likely served pasta with the traditional tomato based sauce, but as the generations change so go the sauces too. Whether you want to avoid tomatoes or are simply looking for a change, there ...

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Daily horoscope for May. 15, 2024

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Cape Breton Meals on Wheels makes bike delivery permanent

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New Dawn Meals on Wheels, in partnership with the Cape Breton Island Centre for Immigration, is officially announcing its Meals on 2 Wheels program. From left are volunteer Jodie Vo, volunteer Morena Gamis, Meals on Wheels manager Sara Roth and volunteer Eden Nguyen before leaving for the first bike delivery of the season. CONTRIBUTED

16 artists and artisans to contribute talents to new deCoste Culture Hub in Pictou, N.S.

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BRUCE MACTAVISH: Swallows are a welcome sign of spring

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Hooked on crocheting: Artist’s business name reflects where she creates – on her couch

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Sports

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand (63) struggles to get to the bench after being hit by Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett during the first period of Game 3 of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden in Boston. - Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

NHL PLAYOFFS: Ex-Mooseheads Brad Marchand, Jonathan Drouin desperate to help but will it matter?

Two ex-Halifax Mooseheads stars are digging deep to get back into the mix in the Stanley Cup playoffs but is it a case of too little, too late? Jonathan Drouin finally played his first game of the post-season on Monday for the Colorado Avalanche ...

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Legendary coach Gardiner MacDougall leaves UNB to take over as Moncton Wildcats bench boss

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UNB Reds head coach Gardiner MacDougall follows the play during an Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Men’s Hockey Conference game during the 2023-24 season. MacDougall, from Bedeque, P.E.I., has been named head coach of Team Canada for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) world under-18 championship in Finland from April 25 to May 5. James West Photo/For UNB Athletics

Boatload of activities, events planned for Sail GP weekend in Halifax

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Canada's Sail GP boat, driven by Phil Robertson, races against Switzerland and Australia during the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, the 10th stop on the Sail GP season's 13-event calendar, on May 5. - SAIL GP

‘One point is better than zero’: After starting season 0-3, Wanderers pick up draw with Cavalry

Updated May. 12, 2024 |4 min read

Mooseheads GM Cam Russell provides update on coaching search, overall team direction

Updated May. 10, 2024 |5 min read

‘I’m going to Paris with no regrets’: Decorated gymnast Ellie Black reflects on her record-breaking Olympic journey

Updated May. 10, 2024 |8 min read

Communities

Class action proposed over St. Martha’s Hospital privacy breach

A class action is being launched against the Nova Scotia Health Authority over a privacy breach at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish. Halifax-based Wagners Law Firm filed a statement of claim with the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia on ...

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Pictou County council orders property demolition for dangerous and unsightly violations

Updated 19 hours ago |2 min read

Kings and West Hants court report: May 14, 2024

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The Kentville Justice Centre on Cornwallis Street.

16 artists and artisans to contribute talents to new deCoste Culture Hub in Pictou, N.S.

Updated 19 hours ago |3 min read

Colchester athletes make tracks during SSNS District competition in Stellarton, N.S.

Updated 20 hours ago |5 min read

Truro, N.S., mayor reflects on his time in office following decision not to run for re-election

Updated 20 hours ago |9 min read

Canada

Public 'would be shocked' at accused man's case: St. John's judge

The public would be shocked, a provincial court judge says, to hear about Fred Carroll Jr.’s criminal case, which includes a charge of running down a woman with a car and driving away, leaving her with broken bones. Carroll still didn't have a ...

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P.E.I. dancer with Down syndrome wraps up Canada’s Got Talent journey, aiming for new heights

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Cameron Gordon and Megan Connors showcase their talent at the audition round of “Canada’s Got Talent” on the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ont. The performance aired on CityTV in March. Screen grab

'No possible way to make ends meet': Food First NL, retail council believe recent spike in theft, organized crime stems from current economic climate

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With the rising cost of living Canadians have less disposable income making rising food costs harder to swallow.

Military yet to decide on court martial for colonel accused of making derogatory comments about Canadian Forces leaders

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Protesters attend Edmonton city hall meeting after police teardown of U of A pro-Palestine camp

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CRA uncovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes in B.C. real estate sector

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World

A view of the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, April 30, 2024.

Politicians and election officials offered cyber protection ahead of UK election

LONDON (Reuters) - Politicians, election officials and other high risk individuals in Britain are to be offered support to help protect them from hacks by foreign spies ahead of an election expected later this year, the country's cyber experts ...

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Two Tunisian journalists jailed pending trial, bolstering fears for free speech

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Israeli PM presses bill on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews into military

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony marking Memorial Day for fallen soldiers of Israel's wars and victims of attacks, at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl military cemetery, May 13, 2024. GIL COHEN-MAGEN/Pool via

EU's Borrell urges Israel to end Rafah operation

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets bail in graft case, lawyer says

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Russian forces take control of three settlements in Ukraine, says defence ministry

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Virtual services giving Nova Scotians more access to health care, but a ‘Band-Aid solution,’ committee told

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Colchester athletes make tracks during SSNS District competition in Stellarton, N.S.

Local

Virtual services giving Nova Scotians more access to health care, but a ‘Band-Aid solution,’ committee told

Class action proposed over St. Martha’s Hospital privacy breach

Pictou County council orders property demolition for dangerous and unsightly violations

Kings and West Hants court report: May 14, 2024

Truro, N.S., mayor reflects on his time in office following decision not to run for re-election

Trio appear in Annapolis Royal court on first-degree murder charge

Opinion

Kevin Tobin cartoon May 15: Remembering Rex Murphy

BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: The waiting is the hardest part

EDITORIAL: Atlantic Canadians shine in playoff hockey

PETER McKENNA: Will 'quiet diplomacy’ work against a disruptive Trump?

COMMENTARY: No one seems to care about Sudan

TOM URBANIAK: Resisting a culture of anger

Business

Former Irving Oil president Arthur Irving dies at age 93

DONALD SAVOIE: Remembering Arthur Irving, a determined businessman and generous friend

Raising the roof: Cape Breton Red Farm entertainment venue a hit ahead of bold expansion plans

Farmers and traders market moves back outside in Annapolis Royal, N.S.

Cape Breton Meals on Wheels makes bike delivery permanent

JPMorgan CEO Dimon favors full engagement with China, Sky News reports

Lifestyles

Skip the tomatoes: Sauces your pasta and taste buds will love

Daily horoscope for May. 15, 2024

Cape Breton Meals on Wheels makes bike delivery permanent

16 artists and artisans to contribute talents to new deCoste Culture Hub in Pictou, N.S.

BRUCE MACTAVISH: Swallows are a welcome sign of spring

Hooked on crocheting: Artist’s business name reflects where she creates – on her couch

Sports

NHL PLAYOFFS: Ex-Mooseheads Brad Marchand, Jonathan Drouin desperate to help but will it matter?

Legendary coach Gardiner MacDougall leaves UNB to take over as Moncton Wildcats bench boss

Boatload of activities, events planned for Sail GP weekend in Halifax

‘One point is better than zero’: After starting season 0-3, Wanderers pick up draw with Cavalry

Mooseheads GM Cam Russell provides update on coaching search, overall team direction

‘I’m going to Paris with no regrets’: Decorated gymnast Ellie Black reflects on her record-breaking Olympic journey

Communities

Class action proposed over St. Martha’s Hospital privacy breach

Pictou County council orders property demolition for dangerous and unsightly violations

Kings and West Hants court report: May 14, 2024

16 artists and artisans to contribute talents to new deCoste Culture Hub in Pictou, N.S.

Colchester athletes make tracks during SSNS District competition in Stellarton, N.S.

Truro, N.S., mayor reflects on his time in office following decision not to run for re-election

Canada

Public 'would be shocked' at accused man's case: St. John's judge

P.E.I. dancer with Down syndrome wraps up Canada’s Got Talent journey, aiming for new heights

'No possible way to make ends meet': Food First NL, retail council believe recent spike in theft, organized crime stems from current economic climate

Military yet to decide on court martial for colonel accused of making derogatory comments about Canadian Forces leaders

Protesters attend Edmonton city hall meeting after police teardown of U of A pro-Palestine camp

CRA uncovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes in B.C. real estate sector

World

Politicians and election officials offered cyber protection ahead of UK election

Two Tunisian journalists jailed pending trial, bolstering fears for free speech

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EU's Borrell urges Israel to end Rafah operation

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets bail in graft case, lawyer says

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