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Inquiry into N.S. mass shooting says spouse of killer was revictimized by RCMP probe

HALIFAX — The final report of the public inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting says the gunman’s partner — a survivor of his violent domestic abuse — was revictimized by the RCMP investigation into the tragedy.

Mar 31, 2023 4:25 PM Read more >

Memorial University of N.L. board member suspended after profane, anti-police tweet

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The board of regents at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador suspended one of its members Friday for tweeting "f--- the police.

Mar 31, 2023 3:01 PM Read more >

Relatives of those killed in N.S. mass shooting say their work has only just begun

HALIFAX — The brother of a man killed during a mass shooting in Nova Scotia almost three years ago says he's keen to make sure recommendations from a public inquiry released Thursday are implemented.

Mar 31, 2023 1:37 PM Read more >

N.S. doctor denies alleged negligence in case of woman who died after long ER wait

HALIFAX — A doctor named in a lawsuit after a Nova Scotia woman died in hospital following a long wait to see a physician has denied allegations from the family that he failed in his duties.

Mar 31, 2023 10:58 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry identifies many RCMP failings, recommends overhaul

TRURO, N.S. — A public inquiry has found widespread failures in how the Mounties responded to Canada's worst mass shooting and recommends that Ottawa rethink the RCMP's central role in Canadian policing.

Mar 30, 2023 2:44 PM Read more >

Key recommendations of Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry

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Mar 30, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Timeline of April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting

TRURO, N.S. — The final report released Thursday into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting chronicles minute by minute how the tragedy unfolded. --- After 9 p.m.

Mar 30, 2023 11:28 AM Read more >

A look at the 22 Nova Scotians killed in Canada's worst mass shooting

TRURO, N.S. — The victims in Canada's worst mass shooting included an RCMP officer, a teacher, health-care workers, retirees, neighbours of the shooter and two correctional officers killed in their home.

Mar 30, 2023 9:36 AM Read more >

New Brunswick accelerates process to license out-of-province nurses

FREDERICTON — The Nurses Association of New Brunswick says it is making it easier for nurses from other parts of Canada to work in the province.

Mar 30, 2023 9:11 AM Read more >

N.L. says its waters are home to 'low-carbon' oil. Scientists say that doesn't exist.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Climate scientists say there is no such thing as "low-carbon" oil, despite the Newfoundland and Labrador government's claims that it is produced in the waters off the province’s east coast.

Mar 29, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >