Kalin's Call: Snowfall warnings in effect for parts of the Maritimes
Parts of the region are set to see their first significant snowfall of the season late Wednesday into Thursday.
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Twelve COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at St. FX
There are 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at St. FX University in Antigonish, N.S. and more cases are expected in the coming days.
U.S. library overwhelmed by Canadians caught without ArriveCAN app at N.B. land border
Canadian residents arriving at St. Stephen, N.B. land border crossings without registering online beforehand are finding support from an overwhelmed U.S. library.
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Nova Scotia reports 22 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 147 active cases in province
Nova Scotia reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 recoveries on Tuesday.
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Health officials in New Brunswick report 69 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 752 active cases
Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting 69 new cases of COVID-19 today but say the number of hospitalizations is going down.
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Patch Work: N.B. quilter's love letter to Saint John
A Saint John quilter has captured the fabric of New Brunswick’s Port City in her latest creation.
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Maritimers weigh in on U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics
America’s diplomatic boycott of February’s winter games in Beijing would see athletes competing, while government officials stay home.
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CBRM looking to solve unsightly sign situation
Multi-coloured mobile signs, advertising pretty much anything you can think of, are a common sight around the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
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P.E.I. reports five new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, three under the age of 12
Prince Edward Island is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the total number of active cases on the Island to 23.
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Nova Scotia raised borrowing by more than $1 billion to cover COVID-19 costs: auditor
Nova Scotia's auditor general says the province approved $1.1 billion in added borrowing during 2020-21 to cover the capital and relief costs of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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'Brazen' N.S. prison assault calls for sentences that deter prison violence: Crown
A prosecutor presented evidence of rising violence in Nova Scotia's jails Tuesday as he called for tough sentences against inmates who took part in a "brazen" and orchestrated assault upon a new arrival.
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Halifax police investigating two robberies in less than 12 hours
Police are asking for the public’s help to solve two robberies that occurred in Halifax in less than 12 hours.
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Three vehicle collision shuts down part of Nova Scotia’s Highway 101
A section of Highway 101 has been shut down following a three vehicle collision on Tuesday.
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Three people displaced following fire in New Glasgow, N.S.
The Canadian Red Cross says three people have been displaced following a fire Monday in New Glasgow, N.S.
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Environmental assessment process underway for shuttered Nova Scotia pulp mill
The environmental assessment process is officially underway for Northern Pulp's estimated $350-million plan to reopen its idled kraft pulp mill in Nova Scotia's Pictou County.
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High winds from thunderstorms knock out power across Nova Scotia
A line of thunderstorms knocked out electricity to more than 25,000 Nova Scotia Power customers overnight.
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Truckload of P.E.I. potatoes en route to Parliament Hill
A truckload of fresh Prince Edward Island potatoes is en route to Ottawa as part of efforts to restore exports of island spuds to the United States.
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Police investigating shots fired in Dartmouth
Halifax Regional Police is investigating a report of shots fired earlier this week in Dartmouth.
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‘The dog came back, she didn't’: Family of missing Cape Breton senior speaks out
It was a difficult weekend for Larry Gibbons. He hasn't seen his long-time partner since early Friday.
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Crossing confusion at Canada-U.S. border
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P.E.I. reports five new cases of COVID-19
![P.E.I.'s chief public health officer says she is concerned about the number of recent COVID-19 cases on the Island.]()
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N.S. reports 22 new COVID-19 cases
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COVID-19 cases climb in N.B. schools
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CBRM’s sign situation
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Show of support for Halifax goalie
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N.S. auditor general report
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Power outages across the Maritimes
![Power crews around the region are still trying to get customers back on the grid.]()
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P.E.I. potatoes en route to Ottawa
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Local theatres prepare holiday productions after a year off
Local actors are preparing their holiday productions at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, N.S. after the pandemic forced actors off the stage for more than a year.
'It's like it was meant to be': Sweater returns 50 years later to N.S. woman who knit it
Sandra Rice can still recall making a child's cardigan back in 1971 and entering it in the Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition, where it took home second place. She never imagined that same sweater would reappear in her life 50 years later.
'It helps families': N.B. woman's grief project turns into fundraising efforts for local charity
Winding recycled wool into stars started as a way for Michelle Swan to manage her grief after her brother passed away from cancer.
Famous N.S. talking Christmas tree’s fresh face gets nod from Fallon
It's been less than one week since the big reveal – re-introducing Woody the Talking Christmas Tree to a legion of fans – old and new.
Looking for a furry friend? PEI Humane Society hits capacity ahead of holiday season
With over 200 animals currently in their care, the PEI Humane Society has hit capacity.
Maritime animal rehab centres expecting an increase in injured birds following storm
Rehabilitation centres like, Nova Scotia's Hope for Wildlife, are expecting to receive many injured birds over the next couple of days after heavy rain and high winds made its way through the region.
Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign kicks off using 'tap to give' feature for second year in a row
It's only the first week of the Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign in the Fredericton-Oromocto region and they're already behind on donations.
Halifax museum prepares to unveil 80,000 year old mastodon bones
Even though they were unearthed three decades ago, so far, only researchers have seen mastodon bones found here in the Maritimes.
Putting their best paws forward: Raising awareness about first responders' mental health
When the alarm sounds and firefighters head out on a call, they never really know what's waiting for them.
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CTV Morning Live Atlantic for Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Weather update: Tuesday, Dec. 07, 2021
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Stay healthy this holiday
![CTV's Ana Almeida speaks with Naturopathic Doctor Joyce Johnson about what you can do to stay healthy this holiday season.]()
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Christmas cookies the whole family will love
![CTV's Amanda Debison chats with Chef Craig Flinn about his delicious recipe for Christmas cookies that the whole family will enjoy.]()
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The hottest toys this holiday
![CTV's Ana Almeida heads to Toys R Us to find out what toys kids are asking for this holiday season and what to do if they're sold out.]()
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Say goodbye to seasonal stress
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Fredericton real estate agent collects pajamas for children in need
A Fredericton real estate agent is working to help keep children in her area cozy this winter with the Pajama Project.
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Feeding the need: two meat markets compete to collect the most turkeys
Two local grocery stores are going head-to-head to see who can collect the most turkeys to donate to the Fredericton Firefighters Association Turkey Drive.
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Cancer survivor grateful for new cancer centre in Cape Breton
With construction officially underway on Cape Breton’s new cancer centre, a young mother reflects on the importance of world-class care at home.
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Rushed parking job turns into annual Christmas tradition in Saint John, N.B.
For many Saint John, N.B. residents, the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in front of an old-school barbershop on the city’s west side has become a sure sign that the holidays have arrived.
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Maritime travel officials expect a busier holiday season as COVID-19 vaccine rates rise, restrictions loosen
After a year with minimum recreational travel due to strict COVID-19 restrictions, a spokesperson for the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, just outside of Halifax, N.S., says they're expecting to see that change this holiday season.
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Local theatres prepare holiday productions after a year off
Local actors are preparing their holiday productions at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, N.S. after the pandemic forced actors off the stage for more than a year.
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N.B. woman's themed tree keeps Christmas magic year round
Ruthie Allison has always loved the magic of Christmas and the lights and decorations that go with it. After last Christmas was complicated by COVID-19, Allison decided to hold onto that magic a little bit longer, in an effort to keep the pandemic blues at bay.
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'There's an opportunity to give back': Maritimers help ring-in Giving Tuesday
To celebrate Giving Tuesday, Benny Locke dropped off a donation to Feed Nova Scotia on behalf of his co-workers at SNC-Lavalin.
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Ottawa man charged after two-year investigation into international ransomware attacks
An Ottawa man has been charged following a nearly two-year investigation into several ransomware attacks on targets in Canada and the U.S.
Full send: How the Calgary Disc Golf Club is helping grow the sport around the world
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'Safe to say it's been dead for a long time': Hawk found by B.C. kids was taxidermy, not in need of rescue
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Superspreader event in Kingsville, Ont. investigated for 'breaches' in public health guidance
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is investigating a major COVID-19 outbreak at a Kingsville restaurant to see if there were any breaches in protocols.
Ontario will see rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations even without Omicron variant, modelling suggests
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Ontario will continue to rise substantially, even without the Omicron variant, if vaccinations do not increase and further public health measures are not implemented, new modelling data released by the province's science table suggests.
'Scale of the flood damage is extraordinary,' B.C.'s deputy premier says as province moves forward with recovery
Three weeks after southern B.C. was hit by the first in a series of atmospheric rivers, the province's deputy premier says efforts are shifting from emergency response to recovery and debris management.
Washington man's conviction reversed in 1987 murders of Vancouver Island couple
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Senate passes bill to ban conversion therapy
Conversion therapy will soon be banned across Canada, after the Senate agreed to the expedited passage of Bill C-4 on Tuesday. After multiple attempts to pass legislation banning the harmful practice failed in recent years, the bill has now cleared both the House of Commons and Senate without changes, in just over a week. Once it receives royal assent, the bill will become law.
Military's former head of human resources charged with sexual assault, indecent acts
Military police have laid criminal charges against the Canadian Armed Forces' former head of human resources despite the Liberal government having said it would transfer the investigation and prosecution of sexual misconduct cases to civilian authorities.
Canada plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine mandate to cover banks, telecoms sectors
Canada will soon crack down on COVID-19 mandates, forcing banks, telecommunications companies and all other federally regulated workspaces to ensure their employees are inoculated, Ottawa said on Tuesday.
Ontario extends pause on reopening plan indefinitely as COVID-19 situation worsens
Ontario is extending its pause indefinitely on moving to the next step of the reopening plan as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and new modelling data suggests hospital capacity could be strained over the coming months.
Afghan refugees treated to holiday shopping spree for essentials
A group of Afghan refugees got their first taste of a quintessentially Canadian holiday shopping spree thanks to the generosity of donors, allowing them to stock up on essentials.
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As Canada's two most populous provinces grapple with a surge in COVID-19 cases, concerns are swirling over whether new restrictions could be imposed before the holidays.
Ottawa man charged after two-year investigation into international ransomware attacks
An Ottawa man has been charged following a nearly two-year investigation into several ransomware attacks on targets in Canada and the U.S.
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Excess mortality rate spikes in B.C. and Alberta, for reasons beyond COVID-19
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Biden warns Putin of sanctions if Ukraine invasion commences
U.S. president Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin of harsh economic sanctions if Russia proceeds to invade Ukraine. Joy Malbon reports.
Canadian in quarantine hotel: 'We live with' bags of garbage
Travellers are being forced into quarantine hotels in Canada, as travel bans from 10 countries go into effect due to the Omicron variant.
Canada under pressure to decide on Olympic boycott
Canada is under pressure to decide on the Olympic boycott as other countries make their stances. Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports.
Two Canadian COVID-19 vaccines show promise
The first COVID-19 vaccines developed in Canada are showing promising results. Avis Favaro reports.
Ont. hospitals could be crowded by the New Year amid variant
New modelling suggests Ontario hospitals could be under strain due to infection numbers rising. Heather Wright reports.
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