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Affectionately known as the Maritime Messi, Jacob Shaffelburg is the only Nova Scotian competing at the Copa America soccer tournament this year.
Shaffelburg’s older brother says watching his brother emerge as a shining star for Team Canada’s debut feels like an achievement for the whole family.
Team Canada faces off against defending champion Argentina tonight in Arlington, Texas.
The Port Williams native currently plays for Nashville S-C.
(The Canadian Press)Â
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A new report by New Brunswick’s Health Department says there were 72 opioid deaths last year.
It says all but one were accidental or “pending intent” deaths, meaning the province is still investigating the cause.
The majority were related to fentanyl or fentanyl analogs.
In comparison, the department says New Brunswick recorded 77 opioid deaths in 2022, 68 of which were accidental or whose cause is under investigation.
(The Canadian Press)
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The federal fisheries minister says a review into how D-F-O officers arrested and dropped two Mi’kmaq (MIG’-maw) fishers at a Nova Scotia gas station without shoes or phones will be made public.
Diane Lebouthillier has now launched an external review into the officers’ conduct, as well as the department’s policies and practices.
Two Indigenous men say they had to walk for about six hours before they could get help after they were arrested near Shelburne in March.
Some non-Indigenous, commercial elver fishers say they believe the review should also look at how the D-F-O has allowed an illegal fishery to grow without enforcement, and how difficult the officers’ jobs have become.
(The Canadian Press)
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Police have charged a youth in relation to a school bomb threat in Fall River, Nova Scotia.
Halifax police responded to the threat on May 9th at Lockview High School, with the assistance from the R-C-M-P’s Explosive Disposal Unit, which determined there was no risk to the public.
Investigators say they determined that a threatening message had been written in a bathroom stall at the school.
The youth has been charged with uttering threats and mischief and will appear in court on July 18th.
(The Canadian Press)
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Protestors have returned to Memorial University’s campus in St. John’s, Newfoundland, for demonstrations after police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment on Friday.
Memorial University removed student protestors from inside the Arts and Administration building, 45 days after the encampments were erected.
Protesting students called the university’s actions chaotic, and disorganized.
A spokesperson for the university says the university no longer allows overnight protests because of increased staffing resources.
(The Canadian Press)
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Scorching summer heat is hitting Canada.
Daytime highs are forecast to top 30 degrees Celsius across much of Atlantic Canada.
But it could feel closer to 40 in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia with humidity.
Heat warnings have been issued for several parts of Atlantic Canada today and they could possibly continue into the middle of the week.
(The Canadian Press)
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The Newfoundland and Labrador government has announced John Hogan as the interim minister of health and community services.
The new role for Hogan is effective immediately.
He takes over from recent retiree Tom Osborne.
Hogan will also continue as the minister of justice and public safety as well as the province’s Attorney General.
(The Canadian Press)
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There were no reports of serious incidents at Atlantic Canada’s biggest multi-day outdoor country musical festival this year.
R-C-M-P in Prince Edward Island say the Cavendish Beach Music Festival brought thousands of visitors to the province over the weekend without major incidents.
It says the event finished on a positive note and police thanked concertgoers and organizing partners for a safe and incredible festival.
Next up, the Sommo Festival takes place in the province this September.
(The Canadian Press)
