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N.L. premier-designate Tony Wakeham says pocketbook issues won his party election

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N.L. premier-designate Tony Wakeham says pocketbook issues won his party election
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· By The Canadian Press ·

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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Tony Wakeham, leader of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Progressive Conservatives, says Tuesday night’s election victory was particularly sweet because opinion polls had predicted anoth...

A Voting Rights Act provision is at risk and a homecoming at a gay rodeo: Morning Rundown

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Morning Rundown: A Voting Rights Act provision is at risk and a homecoming at a gay rodeo:

Plus, the White House's Venezuela strikes cause bipartisan concerns.

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Plus, the White House's Venezuela strikes cause bipartisan concerns.

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Houston heads to Milan to promote Nova Scotia’s offshore energy sector
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· By Mark Hodgins ·

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Houston heads to Milan to promote Nova Scotia’s offshore energy sector

Premier Tim Houston is in Milan promoting Nova Scotia’s offshore energy potential as part of a trade mission to England and Italy.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

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The declaration was passed on Tuesday by a 4-1 vote.
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Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

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Takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s scathing review of the Trump Justice Department | CNN Politics

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Takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s scathing review of the Trump Justice Department

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Former special counsel Jack Smith cited the James Comey and Eric Adams cases as examples of how DOJ is operating out of the norm in Trump’s second term.

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another driver who was not impaired but had an open alcohol container in the vehicle.

Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs puts everyone in danger. If you have information on an impaired driver, please call 911.

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is over of 80 mg%
-7 drivers issued 7-day licence suspensions for having a blood alcohol concentration between 50 mg% and 79 mg%

In total, 10 vehicles were seized, including the 9 above and 1 for multiple motor vehicle infractions.

A summary offence ticket was issued to ...

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checkpoint at the Armdale Roundabout in Halifax, from 2:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m.. The checkpoint resulted in 9 impaired driving related offences, including:
-2 drivers charged criminally with impaired operation of a conveyance. An arrest occurs when a driver’s blood alcohol concentration ...

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@HfxRegPolice:

Weekend update

Halifax Regional Police responded to 949 calls for service over the weekend. One notable incident is as follows:

Thanksgiving weekend traffic checkpoint

On October 12, Halifax Regional Police patrol officers conducted a proactive traffic

CNN to host town hall with Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and Bernie Sanders | CNN Politics

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CNN to host town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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CNN will host a live town hall with progressive lawmakers Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday, October 15, the network announced Friday.

Debunking 3 claims about Tylenol after White House links drug's use in pregnancy to autism

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Doctors say misinformation is spreading about Tylenol online.
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Since the White House made an announcement linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, misinformation about the drug has been spreading online.

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DOJ investigation of John Bolton focuses on diary-like notes in his AOL email account

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DOJ investigation of John Bolton focuses on diary-like notes in his AOL email account | CNN Politics

Part of the Justice Department’s investigation of John Bolton centers around notes he was making to himself in an AOL email account — at times writing summaries of his activities like diary entries — ...

The city of Philadelphia has reaffirmed its finding that Ellen Greenberg’s death was a suicide | CNN

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NOVA SCOTIA —MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY

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Halifax-Dartmouth Ferries circa 1978-85.

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Philadelphia medical examiner reaffirms its finding that Ellen Greenberg’s death was a suicide

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The Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office, after reviewing the evidence in the case, issued a report reaffirming its 2011 finding. An attorney for the Greenbergs called it “deeply flawed.”

Man charged after robbery in Enfield | CBC News

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RCMP use drone, Taser to apprehend Enfield robbery suspect

Highway 2 business robbed of cigarettes and cash early Sunday morning
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· CBC News ·

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RCMP have charged a 28-year-old man after a robbery in Enfield, N.S.

Next steps in Gaza ceasefire uncertain as Trump hails signing of agreement - live updates | CNN

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IDF says Red Cross on its way to receive remains of deceased hostages in Gaza

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The remaining living hostages being held in Gaza are now free as regional leaders work to implement the next phase of the ceasefire agreement. Follow for live news updates.

Israel-Gaza live updates: 'We'll disarm them,' Trump says of Hamas

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Israel-Gaza live updates: 'We'll disarm them,' Trump says of Hamas
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Israel on Tuesday identified two of the people whose remains were returned.

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RCMP reports officer-involved shooting in Eastern Passage
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· By Mark Hodgins ·

halifax.citynews.ca/2025/10/14/r...

RCMP reports officer-involved shooting in Eastern Passage

A person suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot by a police officer near Halifax on Tuesday afternoon. According to the RCMP, officers were called to reports of a physical assault at a ho...

Fewer Nova Scotians looking for family doctors, according to data

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Number of Nova Scotians in need of family doctor drops, says NSHA
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· By Mark Hodgins ·

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New numbers have been released for Nova Scotia’s ‘Need a Family Practice Registry.’ The Nova Scotia Health Authority says as of Oct. 1, there were just over 77,500 Nova Scotians on that list. The last...

Grammy-winning R&B singer D'Angelo dead at 51

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Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dead at 51
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· By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press ·

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R&B soul singer D'Angelo has died from pancreatic cancer, media reports say. He was 51.

Six killed after US strikes another boat off coast of Venezuela | CNN Politics

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Six killed after US strikes another boat off coast of Venezuela

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The US military conducted yet another strike on a boat alleged to be trafficking drugs off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people on board, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.

Voting day is here, and polls are open for N.L.'s provincial election | CBC News

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Voting day is here, and polls are open for N.L.'s provincial election

Polls will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. NT — 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in most of Labrador
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· Jenna Head, CBC News ·

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Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will head to the polls — again – today, this time to choose the next provincial government.

Southbound La Fontaine Tunnel closed after truck hits height gauge after truck incident | CBC News

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Southbound La Fontaine Tunnel closed, cars at standstill after truck incident
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Drivers going from Montreal to the South Shore are at a standstill after a heavy truck hit the height gauge on Highway 25.

Braya, contractor plead guilty to safety charges in fatal Come By Chance refinery explosion | CBC News

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Braya, contractor plead guilty to safety charges in fatal Come By Chance refinery explosion

Case back in court next week for victim impact statements and sentencing
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· Rob Antle, CBC News ·

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The operator of the Come By Chance refinery and a contractor have pleaded guilty to occupational health and safety charges in relation to a fatal flash fire more than three years ago.