Storm Watch: School closures, cancellations
Here is a list of school closures and cancellations in the Maritimes for Dec. 10, 2024.
Atlantic News | Local Breaking | CTV News Atlantic
Eastern Canada storm to impact Maritimes with high winds Thursday
An area of low pressure is forecast to develop into a strong storm as it moves from the northeastern U.S. into the St. Lawrence River Valley late Wednesday into Thursday.
'Time of fear is behind us': Syrian-Maritimer reacts to the fall of the Syrian government
Some Syrian-Canadians are greeting the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government with a mix of hope and uncertainty.
Unable to retrieve weather data
MORE TOP STORIES
-
What items are included in GST holiday relief? When does it start?
The federal government's GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping.
-
New report states cancer comes at a high physical and financial cost to Canadians
A new report from the Canadian Cancer Society states, on average, a Canadian with cancer pays $33,000 out of their own pocket.
-
Nova Scotia opens first transitional health centre in Bedford
Nova Scotia’s first stand-alone, transitional health centre will open its doors this week in Bedford, N.S.
-
N.S. man wanted on provincewide warrant arrested: RCMP
The Nova Scotia RCMP says a 38-year-old man who was wanted on a provincewide warrant has been arrested.
-
Liberal government survives third Conservative non-confidence vote
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's latest attempt to topple the minority Liberal government in a non-confidence vote failed on Monday, thanks to the New Democrats.
-
Union dropped wage demand to 19% over four years in Canada Post negotiations: CUPW
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has reportedly dropped its wage demand to 19 per cent over four years, CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant told CTV News.
-
Nelly to bring ‘Where The Party At Tour’ to the Maritimes
Get ready to “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” because Grammy-winning rapper Nelly is headed for the Maritimes.
-
Many Halifax stores worried over shoplifting amid holiday rush
Many Halifax stores are looking to combat shoplifting amid the busy holiday season.
-
Multiple sectors feeling crunch caused by Canada Post strike
The Canada Post strike, which began on Nov. 14, has caused issues for residents and businesses across Canada during the busiest time of year for mail service.
-
Design plans for new school in Evangeline, P.E.I., unveiled
Design plans for a new school in Prince Edward Island that will replace one damaged during Hurricane Fiona two years ago were unveiled Monday.
-
Conservation measures, mandatory restrictions for those served by Lake Major lifted: Halifax Water
Halifax Water says the voluntary conservation measures and mandatory restrictions for residents and businesses who are served by Lake Major have been lifted effective immediately.
-
North anxious over dwindling necessities, no Christmas gifts, due to postal strike
Communities in Northern Canada say the postal strike is starting to choke off the supply and children in remote regions may not receive Christmas gifts this year.
-
N.S. RCMP investigating after hundreds of dollars worth of lobster stolen in Stonehurst
The RCMP is investigating the theft of lobsters from a property in Stonehurst, N.S.
-
N.S. man charged in connection with series of commercial break and enters in Kings County
A 37-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing a number of charges after police seized several items from a home in Auburn, N.S.
-
Recount confirms N.S. Liberal leader’s seat loss in election
A recount confirmed Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill lost his riding by less than 20 votes in the recent provincial election.
-
Border agents seized 1,500 kg of cocaine in Atlantic Canada this year
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized more than 1,500 kilograms of cocaine and hundreds of weapons in the Atlantic region this year.
-
N.B. child and youth advocate raises alarm about use of seclusion rooms in schools
The practice of teachers putting misbehaving children in small, windowless "seclusion rooms" should be used only as a last resort to ensure safety, New Brunswick's child and youth advocate says in a report tabled Monday.
-
N.S. RCMP seize rifles, cocaine from Digby County homes
A Meteghan River man is facing multiple weapons and drug trafficking charges after Nova Scotia police seized rifles and cocaine from two Digby County homes last week.
Editor's Picks
The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon raises more than $559,000 for children in need
The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon continued its proud Maritime tradition, raising more than $559,000 for children in need on Saturday.
Thrift store in Riverview, N.B., giving free toys for Christmas
Shannon Shaban, owner of Dayzee's Fashions in Riverview, N.B., is giving toys to children in need this holiday season.
'Kind of surreal to me that I own a movie theatre': N.S. cinema keeps cameras rolling
A small theatre in Amherst, N.S., is fighting to keep the magic of cinema alive in the community amid stiff competition from larger chains.
'Strings of your soul will play': Ukrainian choir brings show to Maritimes
A Ukrainian choir group is bringing its show to the Maritimes this month as part of a fundraising effort for the ongoing war.
Halifax Transit offers free rides on Saturday nights during month of December
People relying on Halifax's public transit Saturday nights in December will be happy to learn their ride will be free.
N.S. woman finds endangered leatherback sea turtle washed up on Cape Breton beach
Mary Janet MacDonald has gone for walks on Port Hood Beach, N.S., most of her life, but in all those years, she had never seen anything like the discovery she made on Saturday: a leatherback sea turtle.
These foods will be hit hardest by inflation in 2025, according to AI modelling
The new year won’t bring a resolution to rising food costs, according to a new report that predicts prices to rise as much as five per cent in 2025.
'It moved me': Person returns stolen Prada bag to Halifax store; owner donates proceeds
A Halifax store owner says a person returned a Prada bag after allegedly stealing it.
Nova Scotia girl battling rare disease pampered with Swiftie spa day
A Nova Scotia girl battling a rare disease recently had her 'Wildest Dreams' fulfilled when she was pampered with a Swiftie salon day.
Shopping Trends
The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us.
In Pictures
News at 5
-
New report states cancer comes at a high physical and financial cost to Canadians
A new report from the Canadian Cancer Society states, on average, a Canadian with cancer pays $33,000 out of their own pocket.
-
The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon raises more than $559,000 for children in need
The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon continued its proud Maritime tradition, raising more than $559,000 for children in need on Saturday.
-
Animals find new homes during holiday open house at Dartmouth, N.S., shelter
An animal shelter in Dartmouth, N.S., held its holiday open house Sunday to encourage adoption and thank the community for its support.
-
Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia brings Christmas past into the present
The Fortress of Louisbourg Association and Parks Canada are encouraging visitors to see the historic site in the winter with a Christmas concert series.
-
Actor visits Halifax mission with socks for those in need
Canadian actor and singer Tom Jackson delivered socks to the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission on Friday as part of a campaign to save lives this Christmas.
-
Maritime provinces mark 35th anniversary of anti-feminist mass killing in Montreal
Friday marks an important day to commemorate and honour those who have experienced gender-based violence, as well as the 14 women who list their lives 35 years ago at a Montreal engineering school.
Around the Region
New Brunswick
-
New report states cancer comes at a high physical and financial cost to Canadians
A new report from the Canadian Cancer Society states, on average, a Canadian with cancer pays $33,000 out of their own pocket.
-
Ottawa announces funding for Indigenous-led wind projects
Ottawa is spending more than $1 billion on Indigenous-led wind projects in New Brunswick to support the province’s clean energy transition.
Nova Scotia
-
Storm Watch: School closures, cancellations
Here is a list of school closures and cancellations in the Maritimes for Dec. 10, 2024.
-
Many Halifax stores worried over shoplifting amid holiday rush
Many Halifax stores are looking to combat shoplifting amid the busy holiday season.
Newfoundland and Labrador
-
North anxious over dwindling necessities, no Christmas gifts, due to postal strike
Communities in Northern Canada say the postal strike is starting to choke off the supply and children in remote regions may not receive Christmas gifts this year.
-
Not just for your parents: Facebook's buy-and-sell platform drawing back millennials
The two-metre-tall anchor, believed to be from a century-old shipwreck, was salvaged by a fisherman in the 1980s. But last year, the 31-year-old Stapleton, who works as a navigation officer on a cargo ship, snapped it up on Facebook Marketplace.
Prince Edward Island
-
Design plans for new school in Evangeline, P.E.I., unveiled
Design plans for a new school in Prince Edward Island that will replace one damaged during Hurricane Fiona two years ago were unveiled Monday.
-
P.E.I. residents can pick up school-age allowance amid Canada Post strike
Prince Edward Island is offering its semi-annual school-age allowance to be picked up starting this week amid the ongoing Canada Post strike.
Local Spotlight
Man, 99, still at work 7 decades after opening eastern Ontario Christmas tree farm
This weekend is one of the busiest of the year for Christmas tree farms all over the region as the holidays approach and people start looking for a fresh smell of pine in their homes.
Saskatoon honours Bella Brave with birthday celebration
It has been five months since Bella Thompson, widely known as Bella Brave to her millions of TikTok followers, passed away after a long battle with Hirschsprung’s disease and an auto-immune disorder.
Major Manitoba fossil milestones highlight the potential for future discoveries in the province
A trio of fossil finds through the years helped put Manitoba on the mosasaur map, and the milestone of those finds have all been marked in 2024.
The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon raises more than $559,000 for children in need
The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon continued its proud Maritime tradition, raising more than $559,000 for children in need on Saturday.
Calgary company steps up to help grieving family with free furnace after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
A Calgary furnace company stepped up big time Friday to help a Calgary family grieving the loss of a loved one.
'A well-loved piece': Historic carousel display from Hudson’s Bay Company store lands at Winnipeg shop
When a carousel setup from the Hudson’s Bay Company became available during an auction, a Winnipeg business owner had to have it.
Sask. doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case
A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals.
Stay CONNECTED
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Trump refers to prime minister as 'Governor Justin Trudeau' after saying Canada will respond to tariff threat
Amid a looming tariff threat, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump appears to be mocking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referring to him as 'Governor Justin Trudeau' in a post on Truth Social early Tuesday.
'I never got the impression he would self-destruct:' Friends of suspect in fatal CEO shooting left in shock
Months before police identified Luigi Mangione as the man they suspect gunned down a top health insurance CEO and then seemingly vanished from Midtown Manhattan, another disappearing act worried his friends and family.
Union dropped wage demand to 19% over four years in Canada Post negotiations: CUPW
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has reportedly dropped its wage demand to 19 per cent over four years, CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant told CTV News.
N.Y. prosecutors charge Luigi Mangione with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, court records show
Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors filed murder and other charges against Luigi Nicholas Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, according to an online court docket.
Taxpayer-funded Eras Tour tickets returned by federal minister
While tens of thousands of fans packed Vancouver's BC Place for the last shows of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour this weekend, a federal cabinet minister wasn't one of them.
'I was just trying to help her': Ontario woman loses $14,000 to taxi scam
An Ontario woman thought she was helping another woman pay for their taxi ride, but instead she was defrauded of $14,000.
opinion
opinion Are extended warranties ever worth buying?
It seems extended warranties are offered for almost every small electronics purchase. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains the benefits and drawbacks of extended warranties, and highlights which ones can be useful, and even necessary.
How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada's agriculture industry and consumer prices
As Donald Trump's inauguration looms, Canada's agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he's threatened will come to pass.
Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country
Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, drawing to within 25 kilometres of the capital, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday. Israel denied its forces were advancing toward Damascus.
TOP CTVNEWS.CA VIDEO
Ottawa
-
Freezing Drizzle AdvisoryFreezing Drizzle Advisory Risk of freezing drizzle this morning, 15-25 mm of rain for Ottawa tonight and Wednesday
-
-
