Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas
A Nova Scotia lawyer who had to be restrained by deputy sheriffs during a court appearance earlier this year has lost his appeal of a suspension following the bizarre incident.
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Woman dies after side-by-side crash in Belnan, N.S.
A 22-year-old woman has died following a collision between a side-by-side and a vehicle in Belnan, N.S., over the weekend.
Man dead, another injured after suspicious New Brunswick house fire
One man is dead and a second is badly injured after a suspicious house fire in Coal Creek, N.B.
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How snow around the Great Lakes plays role in late-week Maritime storm
An early season outbreak of frigid Arctic air triggered a severe round of lake effect snow around the Great Lakes and the lingering cold air will provide fuel for an early December storm that will impact Atlantic Canada late this week.
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Dentistry professor says Halifax Water should have told people about fluoride disruptions
Days after it was revealed fluoride hadn’t been added to the Halifax water supply consistently since 2021, experts are now calling out the municipality’s utility company for their lack of transparency.
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Tents remain at Halifax encampment site one month after de-designation
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Memorial planned on Dec. 11 for homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S.
A Nova Scotia support agency for homeless people is holding a memorial service on Dec. 11 for a man found dead last week at the site of an ice fishing tent where he lived in Windsor, N.S.
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Many charities struggling with donations amid Canada Post strike
During the season of giving, charitable organizations are struggling amid the Canada Post strike.
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N.B. fire departments report good news following dire Canada-wide report
Two New Brunswick fire departments are reporting positive developments following a gloomy national report.
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Forty per cent of Canadians expected to take part in Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is expected to see Canadians spend around $1 billion this year.
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'He's an example to live by': Filmmaker Spencer MacKay, fixture of IWK Telethon, passes away
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Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold
Canada Post says it's waiting for a response from the union representing some 55,000 striking workers after it offered a new framework for negotiations over the weekend.
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Maritime businesses dealing with added costs, inconveniences from postal strike
Maritime businesses are struggling with the fallout of the Canada Post strike as the holiday approach.
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More than 300 shelter beds available in Moncton as winter months approach
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Preparations underway for 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon
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N.B. response to First Nations youth mental health recommendations 'profoundly underwhelming': advocate
The New Brunswick government has done little to nothing on recommendations to improve the health of First Nations youth, according to the province’s child, youth and seniors’ advocate.
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N.B. RCMP charge two individuals following alleged armed robbery
Codiac Regional RCMP arrested two people following an armed robbery in Moncton, N.B., said a news release Monday.
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N.B. man charged with possessing, accessing child pornography
RCMP in New Brunswick has charged a 48-year-old man from Brewers Mills in connection with a child pornography investigation.
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Avril Lavigne to play shows in Moncton, Halifax next year
Calling all Sk8er Bois … Canada’s pop-punk princess is coming to Atlantic Canada. Evenko says Avril Lavigne is extending her sold-out Greatest Hits Tour due to popular demand.
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Summerside, P.E.I., to spend $11M on new fire hall
The City of Summerside, P.E.I., is spending $11 million on a new fire services facility, which will replace a 62-year-old fire hall in the community.
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N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation
A Newfoundland and Labrador judge has acquitted a man of six crimes, including sexual assault and sexual interference, citing inadequacies in the investigation by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
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Port Elgin, N.B., rallies behind woman's plan to light historic landmark at Christmas
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Music to her ears: CBU researcher wins national award for diversity in music
Dr. Marcia Ostashewski and her colleagues are riding a high after the Cape Breton University professor was awarded one of the highest honours in Canada in her field of work.
New appliances are breaking down sooner, experts say
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Anne of Green Gables manuscript added to national register
The original manuscript for the much-beloved “Anne of Green Gables” novel is being added to a national register this year, coinciding with the 150th birthday of its author, Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac releases Christmas album with local stars
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Volunteers in Eastern Passage, N.S., bring Christmas Cheer to the community
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Sydney community kitchen, food bank receives much-needed $41K donation
One of Cape Breton’s best-known charitable organizations received a big donation this week that is sure to help in the battle against food insecurity.
Trailer Park Boys host Canadian premiere of new movie in Dartmouth
Sunday night was a big night for the Trailer Park Boys, as Ricky, Julian and Bubbles hosted an advanced screening of their new movie in Dartmouth, N.S.
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Forty per cent of Canadians expected to take part in Cyber Monday
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Port Elgin, N.B., rallies behind woman's plan to light historic landmark at Christmas
Jackie Giles received overwhelming support when she asked her community to help her decorate the historic bridge in Port Elgin, N.B., for Christmas
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Modified Santa Parade draws thousands in Moncton, N.B.
A modified version of Moncton’s traditional Santa Claus parade drew thousands of people Sunday after the original parade was cancelled due to bad weather.
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A tail as big as a kite … shooting star shines bright over Christmas tree lighting in Fall River, N.S.
A resident of Fall River, N.S., captured a Christmas miracle during a tree lighting on Saturday night.
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Halifax group crafts personal holiday gifts for seniors
Members from the Prescott Group in Halifax are gathering to make homemade gifts for seniors heading into the holiday season.
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Many Halifax shoppers go online for Black Friday
Nova Scotians are taking full advantage of Black Friday this year, and not necessarily in the most traditional way either.
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N.B. fire departments report good news following dire Canada-wide report
Two New Brunswick fire departments are reporting positive developments following a gloomy national report.
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More than 300 shelter beds available in Moncton as winter months approach
As the cold winter months approach, the City of Moncton, N.B., has added more shelter beds for those in need.
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Dentistry professor says Halifax Water should have told people about fluoride disruptions
Days after it was revealed fluoride hadn’t been added to the Halifax water supply consistently since 2021, experts are now calling out the municipality’s utility company for their lack of transparency.
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Tents remain at Halifax encampment site one month after de-designation
Five tents remain on the median along University Avenue in Halifax a month after the municipality de-designated the area as an encampment.
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N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation
A Newfoundland and Labrador judge has acquitted a man of six crimes, including sexual assault and sexual interference, citing inadequacies in the investigation by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
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Newfoundland's LGBTQ2S+ bar paid drag queens $37.50. Tara Nova called them out.
If the screaming crowd in the twinkling Majestic Theatre in downtown St. John's was any indication, Newfoundland drag queen Tara Nova will never have to accept $37.50 for a show again.
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Summerside, P.E.I., to spend $11M on new fire hall
The City of Summerside, P.E.I., is spending $11 million on a new fire services facility, which will replace a 62-year-old fire hall in the community.
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P.E.I. adds motorcoach buses to rural transit routes
The Prince Edward Island government is adding several large-capacity motorcoach buses to rural transit routes in the next few weeks.
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Auburn Bay residents brave the cold to hold Parade of Lights
It was pretty cold Saturday night, but the hearts of those in a southeast Calgary neighbourhood warmed right up during a big annual celebration.
Three million grams of cereal collected to feed students in annual Cereal Box Challenge
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Regina's LED volume wall leaving Sask. months after opening
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Temperature records broken, tied following latest snowfall in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan received yet more snow as winter continues to ramp up on the prairies. With the increased precipitation, communities have recorded dipping temperatures – with a handful breaking or tying longstanding records.
'My dear Carmel': Lost letters returned to 103-year-old Guelph, Ont. woman
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Alberta RCMP officer charged with 2 counts of sexual assault
Const. Bridget Morla, a Leduc RCMP officer, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in connection with an incident that happened two years ago.
Ontario dad removes hockey rink at heart of neighbour dispute
A Markham dad who drew the ire of neighbours and the city after installing a hockey rink in his backyard says the rink has now been taken down.
Motivated by obsession: Canadians accused in botched California murder plot in police custody
Two Canadians are in police custody in Monterey County, California, after a triple stabbing police say was motivated by a B.C. man's obsession with a woman he played video games with online.
Kingston, Ont. doctor in 'disbelief' after being ordered to repay $600K for pandemic vaccination payments
An Ontario health tribunal has ordered a Kingston, Ont. doctor to repay over $600,000 to the Ontario government for improperly billing thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at the height of the pandemic.
More RCMP and CBSA ‘human resources’ destined for border, Public Safety Minister LeBlanc says
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the federal government will 'absolutely' be adding more Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) and RCMP ‘human resources’ at the border.
Belly fat linked to signs of Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms begin, study says
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Toronto Zoo shifts toward conservation, but critics want to eradicate animal captivity
The Toronto Zoo has been making a gradual, yet seismic shift towards prioritizing conservation and climate-change, focusing on breeding rare and endangered animals in the past few years. But critics say the zoo should focus all its resources on breeding animals for eventual release instead of keeping animals in captivity for display.
Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be 'HELL TO PAY'
President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office there will be “HELL TO PAY."
AC/DC announces North American stadium tour, Vancouver lone Canadian stop
Big news for AC/DC fans as the heavy metal bigwigs announced Monday they will hit the road next spring. But as of now, there’s only one Canadian show on the docket.
