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Judge orders rethink of preservation plan for endangered piping plovers on East Coast

Judge orders rethink of preservation plan for endangered piping plovers on East Coast

HALIFAX — A federal judge has ordered Ottawa to rethink its strategy to preserve an endangered shorebird.
Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots

Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots

ST. JOHN'S — Two voters in Newfoundland say they hope Elections Canada can learn from a dramatic judicial recount that revealed hundreds of people in their riding may have marked their ballots in the wrong spot.
Hants County, N.S., residents rally to oppose uranium mining in the region

Hants County, N.S., residents rally to oppose uranium mining in the region

A Hants County, N.S., resident who planned a weekend meeting to discuss uranium mining in the area says residents in attendance voiced concerns about potential environmental and health harms and a lack of government consultation.
Historic Grand Banks schooner's future being assessed at Lunenburg, N.S., shipyard

Historic Grand Banks schooner's future being assessed at Lunenburg, N.S., shipyard

HALIFAX — An assessment has been ordered to determine the options for a historic schooner that's been berthed at the site of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, N.S. The 85-year-old Theresa E.
N.L. man's remains have gone unclaimed for a year. These two want to bring him home

N.L. man's remains have gone unclaimed for a year. These two want to bring him home

ST. JOHN'S — Two Newfoundland bar owners are raising money to help bury a man whose name is on a newly released list of 26 people who died in the province and were left unclaimed — some for more than three years.
Searcher says no sign of missing N.S. children as renewed search enters second day

Searcher says no sign of missing N.S. children as renewed search enters second day

LANSDOWNE STATION — The head of the search-and-rescue team looking for signs of two young children who went missing in rural Nova Scotia a month ago said searchers have not found any new evidence as of Sunday afternoon, which marked the second day in
Rallies held to stir up support for Canada Post workers across the country

Rallies held to stir up support for Canada Post workers across the country

HALIFAX — Canada Post employees gathered at rallies in 13 cities across the country on Saturday to highlight the ongoing labour dispute between their union and employer and stir up support for the workers at the centre of the dispute.
'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter

'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter

FREDERICTON — It was a complete shock when Gerry Carroll was diagnosed with cancer and was given months to live. The retired Riverview, N.B.
London Knights return to Memorial Cup final with 5-2 win over Moncton Wildcats

London Knights return to Memorial Cup final with 5-2 win over Moncton Wildcats

RIMOUSKI — The London Knights are going back to the Memorial Cup final and they're determined to redeem last year’s devastating defeat.
Search to resume for children almost a month after they disappeared from N.S. home

Search to resume for children almost a month after they disappeared from N.S. home

LANSDOWNE STATION — A search for two young children who went missing almost a month ago is set to resume Saturday in a remote corner of northeastern Nova Scotia.