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Nova Scotia’s ‘Black Widow’ sentenced to 3 1/2 years
SYDNEY, N.S. – A 78-year-old Nova Scotia woman dubbed the “Black Widow” has been sentenced to serve two years and nine months in prison for drugging her newlywed husband. Melissa Ann Shepard was sentenced in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court today in Sydney to a 3 1/2 year prison term, but that will be reduced
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Tropical Storm Andrea expected to dump rain on Maritimes
It could be an ominous sign of things to come. It’s only June 6 but the first named storm of the Atlantic season has formed over the Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Storm Andrea. It’s one of the earliest named storms the Atlantic season has ever seen. Andrea has its sights set on Florida in the
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Environment Canada predicts warmer summer, normal rainfall in Maritimes
Get ready to break out the sunscreen and short shorts! Environment Canada is out with its three month outlook and it’s calling for warmer than normal temperatures with a normal amount of rainfall this summer. Meteorologist Richard Zurawski said it’s perfect weather to go the beach, go to the cottage, or take out the boat.
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New Brunswick veteran fights for Agent Orange compensation
FREDERICTON, N.B.- An 82 year old New Brunswick veteran has had his day before the Federal Appeals Court in his battle for Agent Orange compensation.
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Hundreds sign petition against parole of convicted rapist
SAINT JOHN – A Saint John woman heading up a petition opposing the parole of a convicted rapist is hoping to catch Ottawa’s attention.
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“Glee” star with N.B. ties enters rehab
NEW YORK, N.Y. – People magazine is reporting “Glee” star Cory Monteith is heading to rehab.
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Power reduction at Point Lepreau due to refuelling problem
FREDERICTON – Energy production from Point Lepreau generating station has been reduced to 35 percent due to
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Moncton band planning Stompin’ Tom tribute night
MONCTON, N.B.- The music world is remembering Stompin’ Tom Connors as a true Canadian symbol who cared fiercely about representing his country in verse.
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EI protests planned in Moncton, around province
MONCTON – More rallies are planned for today in opposition of the Harper government’s new employment insurance rules.
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Nova Scotia man killed in snowmobile crash
RCMP say a 50-year-old man from Pictou County was killed on Friday after he was thrown from his snowmobile on a trail.