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Woods ban lifted for parts of Nova Scotia

Woods ban lifted for parts of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians can return to the woods in parts of the province. Premier Tim Houston said Friday that a provincewide ban would end for some areas at 4 p.m., but the ban remains for several counties. The burn ban remains in place.

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Using AI to read mammograms cut risk of developing aggressive breast cancer, study finds
Star

January 30, 2026

Using AI to read mammograms cut risk of developing aggressive breast cancer, study finds

When radiologists used artificial intelligence to help read mammograms, the…

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Nicki Minaj declared herself Trump's 'No. 1 fan.' Why is that controversial?
Star

January 30, 2026

Nicki Minaj declared herself Trump’s ‘No. 1 fan.’ Why is that controversial?

Rapper Nicki Minaj on Wednesday declared herself U.S. President Donald…

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Nursing home security a 'balancing act', says national advocate amid Saint John sex-offences investigation
Star

January 30, 2026

Nursing home security a ‘balancing act’, says national advocate amid Saint John sex-offences investigation

As Saint John police investigate alleged sex offences at a…

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Prime minister meets Heated Rivalry stars, pays tribute to hit show 'that could only be made in Canada'
Star

January 29, 2026

Prime minister meets Heated Rivalry stars, pays tribute to hit show ‘that could only be made in Canada’

Canada’s latest Heated Rivalry fan happens to be the prime…

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Sports

January 29, 2026

Gregory Strong

Nova Scotia’s Stevens books playoff ticket with victory over Armstrong at Scotties

MISSISSAUGA — Taylour Stevens and her Nova Scotia teammates were…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 29, 2026

Ontario’s police watchdog not investigating alleged assault on lawyer at courthouse

Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s not currently investigating allegations that…

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Sports

January 29, 2026

Global prospect Wilfried Pene added to CFL national combine after stint with Patriots

TORONTO — Wilfried Pene will be attending the CFL’s national…

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Automotive, Business, Labour, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec

January 29, 2026

GM set to end third shift in Oshawa, Ont., putting hundreds out of work

OSHAWA — General Motors is set to cut the third…

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Nurse who gave patient drugs that stopped his heart stripped of licence for 'egregious' misconduct: college
Star

January 29, 2026

Nurse who gave patient drugs that stopped his heart stripped of licence for ‘egregious’ misconduct: college

A “grossly incompetent or grossly negligent” Manitoba nurse has been…

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