A former medical student who claims he fatally shot a fellow student in self-defence during a drug deal in Halifax is denying he planned to kill the man and steal the marijuana he was carrying.
A man has been found dead behind a Nova Scotia Power substation in Stellarton, N.S. Police are investigating the incident as a possible theft.
Striking Cape Breton University faculty members have ratified the university's most recent contract offer.
New Brunswick is reporting six new COVID-19-related deaths in its latest reporting period.
Canada’s yearslong shortage of veterinarians was exacerbated during the pandemic, as more people welcomed pets into their homes to add joy and companionship during lockdowns. Now, concerns around quickly accessing medical care for animals is more urgent than ever, says one vet.
A man and a woman from Cornwall, P.E.I., have been charged with drug trafficking and firearm offences after drugs and guns were seized from a home in the town.
Tuesday marks two years since the shooting death of 26-year-old Brandon Reginald Polegato and Halifax Regional Police say they continue to investigate his case.
Halifax Regional Police is searching for a suspect in connection with an attempted robbery in the city Monday night.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for impaired driving after a crash in Saint John, N.B., Sunday morning.
A new report from a company that specializes in arranging medical appointments says Nova Scotia now leads the way with the longest wait times for walk-in clinics in the country.
Hundreds of Nova Scotians are still without power on Monday following frigid temperatures and high winds over the weekend.
A Cape Breton councillor feels with a 14 per cent increase now granted to Nova Scotia Power and millions of dollars in profits annually, residents shouldn't be paying out hundreds of dollars to operate a generator to keep the lights on.
While relatively short-lived, the blast of Arctic air in the Maritimes was enough to break some long-standing low temperature records for all three Maritime provinces for both Friday and Saturday.
Fredericton Homeless Shelters are wondering where the $8 million over three years the government announced in October is going. That’s after a new warming centre went unused as temperatures plummeted to record lows in the province’s capital.
The chief of psychiatry at Nova Scotia Health and Dalhousie University is leading a study into a new text-messaging program to improve mental health for patients in the system.
John Benoit of West Jeddore, N.S., says he has been beachcombing for over 50 years, but his most recent discovery -- a Killick anchor -- is by far his most memorable.
Two opposing teams singing the Neil Diamond classic “Sweet Caroline” together in the hallway wasn't what anyone expected at the Red Cup Showcase high school hockey tournament in Cape Breton over the weekend.
Two bald eagles are recovering after they were found locked together by their talons on Nova Scotia's South Shore.
Hoping to teach strength, confidence and skills, FISTS Boxing Club in Moncton is looking to welcome more women and girls into the gym.
AAA hockey players from across the region were in Charlottetown Sunday for the final games of the Spud Hockey Tournament.
Atlantic Lottery says someone in New Brunswick is the lucky winner of a $1 million ticket.
The first North Atlantic right whale to be entangled in connection to Canada’s lobster fishery in over five years has been successfully rescued by marine mammal rescue responders in the United States.
Atlantic Lottery says it has been contacted by a player who believes they have the winning ticket to this week's $31 million Lotto Max Draw.
Tom Miller, a human rights champion from Nova Scotia, is being remembered during African Heritage Month.
Two opposing teams singing the Neil Diamond classic “Sweet Caroline” together in the hallway wasn't what anyone expected at the Red Cup Showcase high school hockey tournament in Cape Breton over the weekend.
John Benoit of West Jeddore, N.S., says he has been beachcombing for over 50 years, but his most recent discovery -- a Killick anchor -- is by far his most memorable.
Two bald eagles are recovering after they were found locked together by their talons on Nova Scotia's South Shore.
Tom Miller, a human rights champion from Nova Scotia, is being remembered during African Heritage Month.
Rich Aucoin’s music continues to be creative and innovative. His latest work of art is just part one of a four-part series, and it’s already landed him a Juno nomination.
As grocery store prices continue to rise, Kate's Creative Kitchen is sharing tips on how to save at the checkout.
As John Paris looks back on his hockey career, his mind quickly goes to where it all started in his hometown of Windsor, N.S.
Seniors in the Halifax area can now register to receive a delivery of fruits and vegetables on Valentine’s Day.
John Benoit of West Jeddore, N.S., says he has been beachcombing for over 50 years, but his most recent discovery -- a Killick anchor -- is by far his most memorable.
Two bald eagles are recovering after they were found locked together by their talons on Nova Scotia's South Shore.
A podcast mention of the southern Alberta town of Vulcan, and its embracement of all things Star Trek, has prompted festival officials to invite Conan O'Brien to lead its parade.
One of Saskatchewan’s oldest hockey rinks has garnered national attention for its unique features and unusual design.
Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds dropped by a Toronto college on Wednesday, surprising students in the midst of a school project.
The Quebec rodent who predicted whether spring would arrive early, Fred la Marmotte, died the day before Groundhog Day.
A cave in Banff National Park has been recognized as a globally significant location thanks to a tiny creature found inside.
Genevieve Beauchemin reports on New York City apparently sending migrants to Canada to claim asylum.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be presenting the federal government's offer for billions in new health-care funding to the provinces and territories at a highly anticipated meeting in Ottawa today.
Search teams and emergency aid from around the world poured into Turkiye and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing temperatures dug, sometimes with their bare hands, through the remains of buildings flattened by a powerful earthquake. The death toll soared above 6,200 and was still expected to rise.
Canadians now believe they need $1.7 million in savings in order to retire, a 20 per cent increase from 2020, according to a new BMO survey. The eye-watering figure is the largest sum since BMO first started surveying Canadians about their retirement expectations 13 years ago.
A new poll finds one-third of Canadian households say their financial situation has worsened over the last year. According to a Leger poll commissioned by the Association for Canadian Studies, 34 per cent of Canadian households say they're financially worse off compared with a year ago.
A former actor in the movie 'Dances With Wolves' who is facing eight sex-related charges in Nevada is also facing a charge in British Columbia.
Ottawa says Canada will contribute $10 million to earthquake relief efforts in Turkiye and Syria as part of an initial aid package.
A former London police officer was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years for raping and sexually assaulting a dozen women over a 17-year period.
Canada’s yearslong shortage of veterinarians was exacerbated during the pandemic, as more people welcomed pets into their homes to add joy and companionship during lockdowns. Now, concerns around quickly accessing medical care for animals is more urgent than ever, says one vet.
Critics say the U.S. and Canada had ample time to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon as it drifted across North America. The alleged surveillance device initially approached North America near Alaska's Aleutian Islands on Jan 28. According to officials, it crossed into Canadian airspace on Jan. 30, travelling above the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Saskatchewan before re-entering the U.S. on Jan 31.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem delivers remarks and speaks to media. Watch LIVE here.
