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Jim Midgley was the head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads in 2017-18. - Halifax Mooseheads

Mooseheads fire head coach Jim Midgley and assistant coach Liam Heelis

Jim Midgley is out again as head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads. The QMJHL team announced his dismissal on Tuesday, along with assistant coach Liam Heelis. Assistant coach Brad MacKenzie will remain with the team. "After lengthy discussions with ...
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IN PHOTO: Foggy morning in Sydney harbour
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The Algoscotia is shown easing through heavy fog in Sydney harbour early Tuesday morning just beyond the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion.This image was captured from the Esplanade in Sydney at around 7 a.m. The fog was lifting at the time after being noticeably heavier earlier in the morning. The Algoscotia is a 148.8 metre long tanker and is frequently seen in the harbour. GREG MCNEIL/CAPE BRETON POST

Former IWK CEO Tracy Kitch’s retrial on fraud charge set for fall
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FOR STEVE BRUCE STORY: Tracy Leanne Kitch, right, former president and CEO of the IWK Health Centre leaves Halifax provincial court in Halifax Monday November 8, 2021. She is on trial on charges of fraud over $5,000 and breach of trust. TIM KROCHAK PHOTO

Resort residents in Vaughan, N.S., looking for help to rebuild 2023 flood-damaged bridge
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CMA 2024: National Acadian Day show lineup announced for World Acadian Congress in southwestern N.S.
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Over 50 employers and service providers taking part in job fair in New Glasgow, N.S.
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Kings County Museum curator Ellen Lewis and Kings Historical Society member Bria Stokesbury, a former curator, outside the museum on Bridge Street in Kentville. The historic building celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2024. KIRK STARRATT

Party planned to celebrate 120th anniversary of Kings County Museum in Kentville, N.S.

Members of the public are invited to help celebrate a milestone anniversary for the Kings County Museum in Kentville. Located at 37 Bridge St., the building turned 120 years old in January. The museum is now open for the season and a birthday party ...
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Kings and West Hants court report: April 16, 2024
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The Kentville Justice Centre on Cornwallis Street.

Resort residents in Vaughan, N.S., looking for help to rebuild 2023 flood-damaged bridge
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The bridge that connects the residents of Canyon Point Resort to the rest of West Hants was destroyed during the July 2023 flooding.

Province funding new coastal protection co-ordinator with Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
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Kings, N.S., council allows amendments to controversial Canning development agreement
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Armed N.S. man texted ex alluding to 'suicide by cop': 'I may not have the guts to pull the trigger but they will'
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Palestinians inspect destroyed residential buildings, after the Israeli military withdrew most of its ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip April 7, 2024.

LETTER: Retaliation or revenge?

In February 1944, the Bishop of Chichester, George Bell, spoke in the House of Lords against the policy of the blanket bombing of towns and cities in Germany in the Second World War. What was called 'terror bombing" was a major weapon for both sides ...
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LETTER: The climate crisis requires all hands-on deck
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Mary Shortall

Cheers and Jeers for Newfoundland and Labrador April 16
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Her Majesty’s Penitentiary, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Keith Gosse/The Telegram

SCOTT TAYLOR: Believe it when you see it for CAF spending
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MICHAEL de ADDER CARTOON: No rush to judgment
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GRANT FROST: N.S. government on hook if teachers walk the line
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Parson Green Developments president Noel Taiani says amendments to a development agreement that could see as many as 442 residential units built in Canning are intended to address changing market conditions and help make up for lost construction time. FILE PHOTO

Kings, N.S., council allows amendments to controversial Canning development agreement

Amendments to a controversial development agreement that could see 442 residential units built in Canning have been approved. Kings County council gave second and final consideration to the amendments following a public hearing on April 2. Council ...
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Six sites in Lobster Bay and Pubnico Harbour pre-approved for aquaculture development
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An aquaculture site in the Municipality of the District of Argyle. Nova Scotia teams up with the municipality to collect scientific data in designated areas through a pilot project. - Centre for Marine Applied Research / Perennia

'I get to do what I love'; Coxheath floral designer joining forces with Forrester Centre close to home
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Forrester Centre co-owner Shannon Forrester, left, and floral designer Katie Hodder in the "Krypt" section of the centre on March 30. Hodder, who is also a wedding and event planner, recently joined the Forrester Centre as its in-house design and planning specialist for its events, including specialty weddings and other private functions. Prior, Hodder ran the Family HeirBlooms flower shops in New Waterford and Membertou. LUKE DYMENT/CAPE BRETON POST

'A brand of jewelry for classy women': CBS woman starts online high-end-jewelry business catering to those who want nice pieces at an affordable rate
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ASK THE MONEY LADY: American and Canadian dual citizenships
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Canadian dollar could 'crater' if Bank of Canada cuts faster and deeper than the Fed, say economists
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Sheila Newell, left, and Pam Gilroy reprise their roles as Vera and Nana for Hubtown Theatre's upcoming performance of Nana Does Vegas, a sequel show to their 2018 production of Nana's Naughty Knickers. Nick Gaines

Hubtown Theatre promises non-stop hilarity with Nana Does Vegas

Nana's coming back to Truro in a big way. After the uproarious laughter shared at the Marigold during Hubtown Theatre's 2018 production of Katerine DiSavino's Nana's Naughty Knickers, the titular Nana will be returning to Truro's mainstage in the ...
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Sunny disposition: How to avoid and treat small dark spots on the skin called sunspots
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Before and after treatments for sunspots. These photos are 28 days apart.

Dungeons and Dragons community in P.E.I. growing
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Brandon Massey holds a guidebook for Dungeons and Dragons. Guide books have hundreds of differing rules that change depending on the edition, time of publishing and group that publishes them. Justine Talla • Special to The Guardian

BRUCE MACTAVISH: An Icelandic bird bonanza arrives in N.L. to the delight of birders
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CMA 2024: National Acadian Day show lineup announced for World Acadian Congress in southwestern N.S.
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Daily horoscope for Apr. 16, 2024
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Jim Midgley was the head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads in 2017-18. - Halifax Mooseheads

Mooseheads fire head coach Jim Midgley and assistant coach Liam Heelis

Jim Midgley is out again as head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads. The QMJHL team announced his dismissal on Tuesday, along with assistant coach Liam Heelis. Assistant coach Brad MacKenzie will remain with the team. "After lengthy discussions with ...
Updated 41 minutes ago |2 min read Premium content

Sidney Crosby on Penguins' state of affairs: 'We need some help'
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Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby prepares his stick before a face-off during Monday's game against the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. - Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

BASKETBALL: St. F.X.'s Reddick, Thomas and Dal's Christie get pro opportunities
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Trevor Reddick’s nephew Dondre Reddick is the newest family star athlete suiting up for X-Men’s basketball. Dondre and his teammates went to the national final recently before falling to the Carleton University Ravens. File

‘We were very unlucky not to get a point out of this’ – Wanderers lose 1-0 in season opener at Pacific FC
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Missing a bone in her arm, Katie Pegg is a shot put champion, possible Paris Paralympian
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Sidney Crosby hitting new career heights while making miracles for Penguins
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Sheila Newell, left, and Pam Gilroy reprise their roles as Vera and Nana for Hubtown Theatre's upcoming performance of Nana Does Vegas, a sequel show to their 2018 production of Nana's Naughty Knickers. Nick Gaines

Hubtown Theatre promises non-stop hilarity with Nana Does Vegas

Nana's coming back to Truro in a big way. After the uproarious laughter shared at the Marigold during Hubtown Theatre's 2018 production of Katerine DiSavino's Nana's Naughty Knickers, the titular Nana will be returning to Truro's mainstage in the ...
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Over 50 employers and service providers taking part in job fair in New Glasgow, N.S.
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The team at Nova Scotia Works Career Connections in New Glasgow have been busy preparing for the 2024 Pictou County Job Fair, which is set for April 24th from 10am-3pm at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. Pictured are, from left, Jessie Falcitelli, Workshop Coordinator and Ann MacGregor, Employer Engagement Specialist.

Party planned to celebrate 120th anniversary of Kings County Museum in Kentville, N.S.
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Kings County Museum curator Ellen Lewis and Kings Historical Society member Bria Stokesbury, a former curator, outside the museum on Bridge Street in Kentville. The historic building celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2024. KIRK STARRATT

Kings and West Hants court report: April 16, 2024
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Resort residents in Vaughan, N.S., looking for help to rebuild 2023 flood-damaged bridge
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CMA 2024: National Acadian Day show lineup announced for World Acadian Congress in southwestern N.S.
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N.B. has a plan to tackle anglophone education system's 'very challenging, long-standing issues'

The government of New Brunswick has unveiled a plan to implement long-term recommendations for enhancing the anglophone education sector. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s plan, developed in collaboration with school ...
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CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield slips
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P.E.I. environment department urges residents to be vigilant about wildfire
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Fire chief Jason Woodbury says dry summer will bring additional challenges in mitigating wildfire. Pratik Bhattarai • The Guardian

Canada's annual inflation in March edges up to 2.9%
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E.T. call NDHQ – Canadian Forces loses interest in UFOs?
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'That one time turned into 15 months of every day stealing, lying, hustling': Recovering N.L. crack cocaine addict waited 12 weeks for rehab
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An anti-Israel billboard with a picture of Iranian missiles is seen in a street in Tehran, Iran April 15, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via

Israel hopes its response to Iranian salvo will end 'exchange of blows'

By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - When Israel responds to the unprecedented weekend Iranian drone and missile salvoes, its aim will be to send a message of deterrence to Tehran while drawing a line under this round of hostilities, a senior ...
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Hungary reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak at poultry farms
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Donald Trump's bond provider defends its help
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US Senate 'reserving judgment' on House Ukraine, Israel aid bills
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Venezuela arrests activist for alleged links to Maduro assassination attempt
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An anti-Israel billboard with a picture of Iranian missiles is seen in a street in Tehran, Iran April 15, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via

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Palestinians inspect destroyed residential buildings, after the Israeli military withdrew most of its ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip April 7, 2024.

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