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Companies have modest hiring plans, low wage growth expectations, Bank of Canada says

The Bank of Canada says companies are hedging hiring plans and wage growth expectations in the coming months over heightened uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic
Non-essential travel restrictions at Canada-U.S. border extended to at least Nov. 21

Restrictions on non-essential travel between Canada and the United States are being extended until at least Nov. 21
MHL to begin 2020-21 regular season on October 30th

The Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) is planning to start its regular season on October 30th.
Police seek public's help locating missing Moncton teen

Despite several leads, the RCMP says it has been unable locating a Moncton teen reported missing earlier this month.
Opposition parties gear up for next round of fight with Liberals over WE controversy

Federal opposition parties are promising to keep fighting to get to the bottom of the WE controversy despite what they describe as Liberal threats and stonewalling.
RCMP: Missing Moncton man was believed to be travelling to Bathurst area

The RCMP is asking the public for help locating a missing Moncton man.
New Brunswick reports five new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, one new death attributed to the virus

New Brunswick is reporting five new COVID-19 cases and one new death attributed to the novel coronavirus.
Cabinet ministers request emergency debate over Nova Scotia treaty dispute

Four cabinet ministers and the NDP have requested an emergency debate in the House of Commons over a treaty dispute between commercial fishermen and Mi'kmaq fishers.
Psychiatrist takes witness stand in Fredericton mass murder trial

Psychiatrist Dr. Ralph Holly has taken the stand in the quadruple murder trial in Fredericton
Quebec First Nation on New Brunswick border reports first case of COVID-19

A First Nations community in Quebec just north of the New Brunswick border is reporting its first case of COVID-19

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COVID-19 checkpoint staff report impaired, suspended drivers to P.E.I. RCMP

The RCMP say staff at a COVID-19 checkpoint on Prince Edward Island helped them catch a driver suspected of impaired driving and another who was driving while suspended.
Flu shots now widely available in Nova Scotia

Flu shots are now available across Nova Scotia at most pharmacies, family doctors, family practice nurses, nurse practitioners and clinics, in a year when the demand for the vaccine is expected to be higher than usual.
N.S. community comes together to build home for neighbour in need

When word spread through the small fishing community of Main-a-Dieu, N.S. that one of their neighbours needed help, the community came together quickly to deliver, even during a pandemic.
Federal government addresses violence in N.S. dispute over treaty rights to fish

The federal government is addressing the violence and controversy in Nova Scotia, concerning Indigenous treaty rights to fish.
2020 N.S. municipal elections see gender parity and CBRM's first female mayor

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality has elected its first female mayor, while the Halifax Regional Municipality has voted in a record number of female councillors during the latest round of municipal elections in Nova Scotia.
Commercial fishers hold rally in southwest, N.S.

Hundreds of commercial fishers and supporters gathered at a rally outside the Department of Fisheries and Oceans office in Barrington Passage, N.S. on Monday morning.
Maritime retailers prepare for holiday shopping season like no other

It may feel early to talk about Christmas shopping, but many Maritime retailers say they, and their customers, are already planning how they’re going to get their shopping done during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Historic St. Andrews, N.B. trail to receive repairs

A historic seaside trail in New Brunswick is set to be repaired and raised, after it was destroyed by a powerful windstorm this spring.
Cabinet ministers request emergency debate over Nova Scotia treaty dispute

Four cabinet ministers and the NDP have requested an emergency debate in the House of Commons over a treaty dispute between commercial fishermen and Mi'kmaq fishers.
Police presence grows in Saulnierville, N.S., after lobster pound destroyed by fire

On Sunday in Saulnierville, Nova Scotia, rubble continued to smoulder at a lobster pound – the scene of a fire police say is suspicious. However, in contrast to days prior, tensions between fishermen in the community seemed calm – thanks to a larger police presence guarding the Sipekne' katik First Nation's catch and boats.