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A look at some of the major issues in Nova Scotia's election campaign

A look at some of the major issues in Nova Scotia's election campaign

HALIFAX — A look at some of the major issues in Nova Scotia's election campaign: Balanced Books: The Liberals will portray themselves as good fiscal managers, having balanced the books in the last two years of their mandate and at a time when some go

All candidates now named in upcoming Sault Ste. Marie provincial byelection

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — The Ontario Liberals have named their candidate to run for a northern seat vacated by former cabinet minister David Orazietti in December.
Relevant facts and figures in the 2017 Nova Scotia election campaign

Relevant facts and figures in the 2017 Nova Scotia election campaign

HALIFAX — Facts about the 31-day Nova Scotia election, which will be held on May 30: Major parties: Liberals, New Democrats and Progressive Conservatives.

Search continues for missing Canadian woman and her American boyfriend in Belize

A group of expats are searching along small roads, trails and in the bush of a town in Belize where a Canadian woman and her American boyfriend were reported missing, a friend said.
Toronto launches public consultation to address exotic animal and mobile zoo problem

Toronto launches public consultation to address exotic animal and mobile zoo problem

TORONTO — Canada's most populous city has an exotic animal problem.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in Canadian business this week: Growing optimism: Farm and fertilizer supplier Agrium releases financial results on Monday and holds its annual meeting on Tuesday in Calgary.
Fort McMurray wildfire rebuild gaining momentum as hurdles cleared

Fort McMurray wildfire rebuild gaining momentum as hurdles cleared

CALGARY — A long-delayed building boom in Fort McMurray is ramping up as homeowners, insurers, contractors, and officials in the Alberta city clear hurdles that hindered reconstruction after the devastating wildfire last May.
Retiring general warns against skimping on support for future military missions

Retiring general warns against skimping on support for future military missions

CALGARY — A retiring Canadian general who served a number of international tours in his almost 40-year career says there should be more resources for and less government control over future military missions.
Teacher turns to crowdfunding to buy greenhouse for Nunavut students

Teacher turns to crowdfunding to buy greenhouse for Nunavut students

QIKIQTARJUAQ, Nunavut — A teacher in a remote Nunavut community is trying to buy and build a greenhouse in the hopes that he and his students can cut the sky-high costs of healthy eating in the North.
New York City makes bid for Canadian tourists amid fears of Trump-driven slump

New York City makes bid for Canadian tourists amid fears of Trump-driven slump

TORONTO — New York's tourism industry is worried U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policies are turning off Canadian visitors, and they're heading north this week to woo Canucks and their tourism dollars.
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