Rain brings much-needed relief to firefighters battling Halifax-area wildfires
Officials in Nova Scotia say the Halifax-area wildfire that forced thousands of residents from their homes over the past week is now considered held.
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City of St. John's charges 70-year-old woman for feeding pigeons in her backyard
A Newfoundland woman says her 70-year-old mother is facing a $5,000 fine for feeding pigeons in her backyard in downtown St. John's.
N.S. wildfire evacuees find comfort in one another and the generosity of their community
Evacuees at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena in Barrington, N.S., are out of the fire zone but now face their own battle — how to cope with so much uncertainty, and what lies ahead.
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Tantallon-area residents who lost homes in N.S. wildfire offered chance to view neighbourhood
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Man found dead inside Halifax Tim Hortons
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'This thing has grown some teeth': Shelburne County wildfire growing, still out-of-control
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Here's what Nova Scotia's wildfires look like from outer space
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N.S. DNRR issue Friday evening update on wildfires as total drops to 11
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Hollywood star with Maritime roots to fundraise for those impacted by N.S. wildfires
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Evacuated Tantallon, N.S., residents return to see what's left of homes
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The Waegwoltic Club is 'gone,' Halifax fire
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Reinforcements coming as battle against Nova Scotia wildfires continues
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Tensions flare over evacuation plans if fire sparks on Prince Edward Island
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New evacuation orders issued in southwestern N.S.
![A new evacuation order has been issued in southwestern Nova Scotia as the Barrington Lake fire grows.]()
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Barrington Lake, N.S., now spans 200 square km
![A massive fire in Barrington Lake is now over 20,000 hectares as it continues to grow out of control.]()
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Tantallon, N.S., fire continues to grow
![The fire in a Halifax suburb has grown Friday but it remains 50 per cent contained.]()
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Tantallon residents return to see state of homes
![Days after being evacuated from their homes, residents of a Halifax suburb are returning for the first time to assess the damage.]()
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DNRR update on N.S. fires
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Fines issued for illegal burning in N.S.
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N.S. changes fuel pricing restrictions
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Questions swirl about P.E.I. evacuation plans
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Teens donate prom dresses to Maritime wildfire relief
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CTV’s Bruce Frisko receives notice to evacuate neighbourhood while anchoring newscast
Thousands of Nova Scotians have been waiting and worrying about their homes and neighbourhoods since wildfires began burning in the province on Sunday forcing mandatory evacuations. Among them is CTV Atlantic’s Bruce Frisko, who found himself on both sides of this crisis.
Countless volunteers, businesses helping Tantallon fire evacuees
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Moncton store offers a trip back in time
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Port of Saint John marks record visit with Oasis of the Seas
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CTV News Producer welcomes triplets ahead of Multiple Births Awareness Day
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'I walk every day': New Brunswick outdoorsman proves age is just a number
Bill Mayo isn’t letting age keep him from doing what he loves. This weekend the 90-year-old is taking on a 42-kilometre walk as part of the Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts' 40th anniversary.
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News update: June 2, 2023
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Weather update: June 2, 2023
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IWK Telethon postponed
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The Salvation Army is here to help
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Helping wildlife during the wildfires
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NS Min. of Natural Resources on the wildfires
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Hollywood star with Maritime roots to fundraise for those impacted by N.S. wildfires
Hollywood star Keifer Sutherland is raising funds for the Red Cross to support those impacted by the Nova Scotia wildfires.
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Teens donate prom dresses to Maritime wildfire relief
More than 60 dresses from across the province have already been collected at Alyssa’s Formals in Lower Sackville, N.S. The online movement to donate a dress to a girl in need has grown so quickly, the owner decided to provide a central location to make everything easier.
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New Brunswick school’s mini-putt golf course a huge hit
The kids at Forest Glen School in Moncton have learned a lot about golf this week thanks to their dedicated physical education teacher. Michelle Phillips LeBlanc has created an 18-hole, multi-themed mini-putt golf course in the school’s gym.
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'Humble Bandits' cleaning up New Brunswick
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Police, cybersecurity experts warn of potential scams for wildfire relief
Times of crisis like the Nova Scotia wildfires can often bring out the best in people, but experts warn they can also be a breeding ground for the total opposite.
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Fiona ReLeaf: Islanders restoring urban trees in Charlottetown
Charlottetown is trying to get some of its urban trees lost due to post-tropical storm Fiona back with help from a new program.
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Countless volunteers, businesses helping Tantallon fire evacuees
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'Atlantic Strong': Country Liberty unveils new t-shirt in wildfire relief support
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