Two arrested in connection with case of missing Halifax teenager: police
Two men have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a Halifax teenager who went missing more than two years ago.
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Suspicious deaths in Windsor the result of murder-suicide: N.S. RCMP
Police have determined the suspicious deaths of two men in Windsor, N.S., earlier this month were the result of a murder-suicide.
Rent cap loophole? Halifax-area landlords defend use of fixed-term leases
Some Halifax-area landlords say fixed-term leases allow property owners to recoup operating costs they otherwise can't under Nova Scotia's rent cap.
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Sunny skies, above-average temperatures expected in the Maritimes this week
A pattern of persistent high pressure continues to keep the Maritimes relatively dry and warm for this time of the year.
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Federal loan to shield Nova Scotia Power customers from 19 per cent rate hike
Ottawa is negotiating a $500-million bailout for Nova Scotia's privately owned electric utility, saying the money will be used to prevent a big spike in electricity rates.
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Federal money and sales taxes help pump up New Brunswick budget surplus
New Brunswick's finance minister says the province recorded a surplus of $500.8 million for the fiscal year that ended in March.
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RCMP warn of Amazon scam, officer impersonation
The public is being warned of a scam involving fake suspicious activity on their Amazon account and the impersonation of a police officer.
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Mortgage loan rules are changing in Canada
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced changes to mortgage rules she says are aimed at helping more Canadians to purchase their first home.
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Saint John homeless advocates mourn death of man who had been living in an encampment
A 58-year-old man living in a homeless encampment in Saint John, N.B., has died, leaving his community and volunteers who knew him with "a lot of sadness," says the head of a group that helps unhoused people.
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One P.E.I. ferry out of service after crashing into wharf: NFL
One of the ferries that transfers passengers between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia is out of service after crashing into a wharf.
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Arrest made in Saint John assault that left man in hospital for 8 days
An arrest has been made in connection with an assault that occurred earlier this month in Saint John, N.B.
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Major transformation expected for Lunenburg Opera House
The Lunenburg Opera House will see a major transformation.
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Penguins re-sign Crosby to two-year extension that runs through 2026-27 season
Sidney Crosby plans to remain a Pittsburgh Penguin for at least three more years.
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Nova Scotia SPCA to 'unleash' new shelter in Stellarton
The Nova Scotia SPCA is set to “unleash” its newest shelter on Tuesday in Stellarton, N.S.
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The Titan's former lead engineer says he felt pressured to get the submersible ready
The lead engineer for an experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreck of the Titanic testified Monday that he felt pressured to get the vessel ready to dive and refused to pilot it.
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Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot
It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month.
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New MRI suite opens in Halifax, another on the way
A new MRI suite has opened at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax with another one on the way next month.
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Less-invasive approach to lung cancer to be introduced in New Brunswick
New Brunswick will soon introduce liquid biopsy – a less-invasive approach to lung cancer testing – through a new collaboration announced Monday morning in Moncton.
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P.E.I. expands eligibility for free shingles vaccine
More Prince Edward Islanders are now eligible for a free shingles vaccine after the province lowered the age of eligibility by 10 years.
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Halifax library workers accept deal to end strike, branches to reopen Thursday
Members of the union representing workers with Halifax Public Libraries have accepted a new collective agreement, ending a nearly month-long strike and paving the way for branches to re-open in the next few days.
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N.S. wants Canada to bear the full costs for Chignecto Isthmus
After much back-and-forth between the provincial and federal governments, Nova Scotia has moved forward with mitigation work on the Chignecto Isthmus, but the province’s premier says the federal government will have to cover the bill.
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Fall back: When does the time change?
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U-pick season underway as fall colours begin to show
Many orchards in the Maritimes are getting ready for apple picking season
From Germany to Canada: Family makes the move to Middle Musquodoboit, N.S., for farm dream
Lindsay Lake Farms in Middle Musquodoboit, N.S., is celebrating the opening their sustainable farm, and bison herd, to the public after four years of work.
Meet the candidates running for Halifax mayor
CTV News Atlantic reached out to the Halifax mayoral candidates to ask about their political backgrounds, the big issues they believe are facing the region, and why they feel they’re best-suited for the job
Atlantic Canadian farmers open their doors to the public for the 24th annual Open Farm Day
Participating farms in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces opened their doors and invited the public behind the scenes Sunday as part of the 24th annual Open Farm Day.
Art exhibit in Halifax helps people find ways to unwind
A new art exhibit called “Light in the Forest” is now available to see at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax, and the artist behind the exhibit says she wants it to serve as a safe space for people and their kids.
Sommo Festival in P.E.I. combines music, food and drink
Thousands of people are making their way to Cavendish, P.E.I., this weekend for the second annual Sommo Festival.
Filmmaker’s ode to artists, Toronto debuts in Halifax
Reza Dahya, a Toronto-based filmmaker, is bringing his latest movie, which focuses on artists, to Halifax for its world premiere this weekend.
The Tragically Hip docuseries shares never-before-seen performances, music, access to band
As the Atlantic International Film Festival continues in Halifax, one of the main attractions at this year’s event is a docuseries about Canadian rock-n-roll legends The Tragically Hip.
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Maritimers cope with added costs of extracurriculars
Many Maritime families are struggling with the added costs of extracurricular activities.
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Filmmaker’s ode to artists, Toronto debuts in Halifax
Reza Dahya, a Toronto-based filmmaker, is bringing his latest movie, which focuses on artists, to Halifax for its world premiere this weekend.
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Sommo Festival in P.E.I. combines music, food and drink
Thousands of people are making their way to Cavendish, P.E.I., this weekend for the second annual Sommo Festival.
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Cost of living top concern for Gen Z to Silent Generation: poll
The cost of living is a top concern among every generation between the Silent Generation – people born between 1928 and 1945 – and Gen Z – people born between 1997 and 2012.
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SponsoredSponsored 'It gives me so much hope': N.S. woman raises funds, awareness for cancer care
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St. John’s filmmaker brings second feature to Halifax film festival
A new movie by a Newfoundland filmmaker is making its Atlantic Canada debut this week.
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Federal money and sales taxes help pump up New Brunswick budget surplus
New Brunswick's finance minister says the province recorded a surplus of $500.8 million for the fiscal year that ended in March.
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Arrest made in Saint John assault that left man in hospital for 8 days
An arrest has been made in connection with an assault that occurred earlier this month in Saint John, N.B.
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Two arrested in connection with case of missing Halifax teenager: police
Two men have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a Halifax teenager who went missing more than two years ago.
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Suspicious deaths in Windsor the result of murder-suicide: N.S. RCMP
Police have determined the suspicious deaths of two men in Windsor, N.S., earlier this month were the result of a murder-suicide.
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Newfoundland and Labrador monitoring rise in whooping cough cases: medical officer
Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical officer is monitoring the rise of whooping cough infections across the province as cases of the highly contagious disease continue to grow across Canada.
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Dispute over unrecognized Inuit group halts major conference for Canadian North
A 16-year-old biennial event aimed at fostering business in the country's eastern Arctic and northern regions has been cancelled indefinitely as a dispute unfolds between Inuit in Canada and a Labrador group claiming to share their heritage.
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P.E.I. expands eligibility for free shingles vaccine
More Prince Edward Islanders are now eligible for a free shingles vaccine after the province lowered the age of eligibility by 10 years.
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One P.E.I. ferry out of service after crashing into wharf: NFL
One of the ferries that transfers passengers between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia is out of service after crashing into a wharf.
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Oppenheimer star David Krumholtz dishes on his time filming in Winnipeg
David Krumholtz, known for roles like Bernard the Elf in The Santa Clause and physicist Isidor Rabi in Oppenheimer, has spent the latter part of his summer filming horror flick Altar in Winnipeg. He says Winnipeg is the most movie-savvy town he's ever been in.
'Craziest thing I've ever seen': Elusive salamanders make surprising mass appearance in Edmonton area
Edmontonians can count themselves lucky to ever see one tiger salamander, let alone the thousands one local woman says recently descended on her childhood home.
'A nightmare': Nature-goers stranded in B.C. backcountry after bridge washes out
A daytrip to the backcountry turned into a frightening experience for a Vancouver couple this weekend.
B.C. woman reveals greatest life lesson after celebrating 100th birthday
If you take a look to the right of Hilda Duddridge’s 100th birthday cake, you’ll see a sculpture of a smiling girl extending her arms forward.
Sisters finally see the Canadian 'aviation artifact' built by their father nearly 90 years ago
Two sisters have finally been reunited with a plane their father built 90 years ago, that is also considered an important part of Canadian aviation history.
The debate over taking horns off Viking statue in Gimli
A Facebook post has sparked a debate in Gimli about whether to make a cosmetic change to its iconic statue.
Collector scores 'holy grail' at B.C. Pokemon shop
A Pokémon card shop in Richmond is coming off a record-setting month, highlighted by a customer opening a pack to discover one of the most sought-after cards in the world.
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This eye-catching celestial event is around the corner and will appear in the skies this fall.
Mortgage loan rules are changing in Canada
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced changes to mortgage rules she says are aimed at helping more Canadians to purchase their first home.
Body recovered from B.C. lake after unclothed man leads investigators to crash site
Mounties are investigating a fatal crash north of Whistler, B.C., after an unclothed man who was found along the side of the road led police to a pickup truck submerged in a lake with one occupant still inside.
A pipeline explosion is shooting a towering pillar of flame over a Houston suburb
A massive pipeline fire shooting a towering pillar of flame for hours over suburban Houston on Monday as first responders evacuated a surrounding neighborhood and tried to keep more nearby homes from catching fire.
Man suspected in apparent assassination attempt on Trump charged with federal gun crimes
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Jane's Addiction cancels tour in the wake of an onstage fight
The alternative rock band Jane's Addiction has scuttled its latest tour following an onstage scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro.
'Never seen anything like this': Humpback whale catches unsuspecting seal off Vancouver Island
A Vancouver Island nature photographer says he has never seen anything like what his camera captured on a recent whale-watching excursion off Victoria.
Manitoba NDP MLA booted from caucus due to business partner acting as Peter Nygard's lawyer
Manitoba’s NDP government has removed Mark Wasyliw, MLA for Fort Garry, from the party’s caucus after the party discovered his business partner is working as Peter Nygard’s criminal defense lawyer.
Former military leader Haydn Edmundson found not guilty of sexual assault
Former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson has been found not guilty of sexual assault and committing an indecent act, concluding a trial that began in February.
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