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Medical experts in the Maritimes say they are shocked by the number of babies with flat or misshapen spots on their heads. 8:24 AM AT

Compliments Super 8 burgers recalled over E. coli risk

Toronto-based Belmont Meats Ltd. is voluntarily recalling certain Compliments brand Super 8 Beef Burger patties because of an E. coli risk. The burger patties were sold at stores in the Atlantic provinces and Ontario. 8:13 AM AT

new Dartmouth assault victim not co-operating, say police

Halifax Regional Police say a 32-year-old man is still in hospital after being assaulted in Dartmouth Wednesday morning 8:39 AM AT

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New Democratic Party Leader Darrell Dexter is attempting to frame Tuesday's provincial election as a choice between competing visions for the province's health care system, saying it is the main issue facing voters.

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