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Why were long-term care facilities so hard hit by COVID-19? A new report from the Royal Society of Canada delves into that issue and aims to offer advice to policy-makers.

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Red dresses installed in Potlotek First Nation serve as a continued call for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG). The dresses have hung for over a year and some had signs attached. The MMIWG final report asked that all Canadians decolonize by learning the true history of Canada and the Indigenous history where they lived. OSCAR BAKER III/CAPE BRETON POST

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Judy Brown of Southampton stands beside a large sign she erected in front of her home. She said it’s a way for her community to send their thoughts to the victims of the Portapique shooting and their families. Darrell Cole – Amherst News

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The pandemic has had a huge impact on businesses around the globe. Many have struggled, while some others have thrived.

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Heavy ice conditions in a section of Notre Dame Bay - North Head to Cape Freels – has delayed the opening of the area’s lobster fishery until May 18.

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MY TAKE WITH SHELDON MACLEOD: Guilty until proven innocent in the case of wrongfully charged Halifax doctor

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Published: Jan 26 at 5:29 p.m.

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Sheldon MacLeod has been a broadcast professional for close to 30 years. Eyewitness to the transition from 45s and magnetic tape to CDs, MP3s, computers, websites, blogs and the worldwide web. And through all of the technology one thing remains constant: the satisfaction of sharing compelling stories with other humans. The responsibility of knowing better, is doing better. Sheldon is based in Halifax, N.S. Reach out to Sheldon at [email protected].

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A fishing vessel from the Sipekne’katik First Nation sails out towards the fishing grounds after seven moderate livelihood licences and tags were given to some of its members following a ceremony at the Saulnierville wharf on Sept. 17, which was the 21st anniversary of the Supreme Court Marshall decision. Also outside the mouth of the harbour were dozens of commercial lobster vessels from LFA 34. Commercial fishermen see this as out-of-season commercial fishing.
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