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Snow, rain, and wind expected for Maritimes this week with early December storm

A developing low pressure skirting colder air in place across eastern parts of the country will bring snow, rain, and wind to the Maritimes on Thursday.

N.S. mass shooting: committee member flags lack of action on gender-based violence

A member of the committee monitoring how governments and the RCMP are responding to the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting is raising concerns from survivors of gender-based violence about a lack of action.

Halifax council narrowly votes down motion to scrap designated locations for encampments

A motion to remove Halifax’s controversial designated locations list for homeless encampments was narrowly defeated in council chambers on Tuesday after a heated debate.

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Mimi sits with Santa Claus in Cole Harbour, N.S. (Audrey Maude Robitaille)

After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral showed its new self to the world, with rebuilt soaring ceilings and creamy good-as-new stonework erasing somber memories of its devastating fire in 2019.

Dora the Explorer balloon floats by along Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, Thursday, Nov. 28 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

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N.S. girl battling rare disease surprised with Taylor Swift-themed spa day

A Nova Scotia girl battling a rare disease recently had her “Wildest Dreams” fulfilled when she was pampered with a Swiftie spa day.
N.S. teacher, students help families in need at Christmas for more than 25 years

For more than a quarter-century, Lisa Roach's middle school students have been playing the role of Santa Claus to strangers during the holidays.
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.
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
Modified Santa Parade draws thousands in Moncton

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.
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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New Brunswick

'We're seeing the revitalization of our port': Two more container cranes arrive in Saint John

It appears Christmas has come early for Port Saint John. After sitting on the harbour’s edge for much of the day, a pair of shipping container cranes finally floated into the harbour after 11 p.m. Friday, after making the long journey from the Port of Virginia.
'It's the most beds we've ever had': Moncton shelters can now house more people

More shelter beds for Moncton, N.B., is a positive step forward according to one of the city’s main advocates for homelessness.

Nova Scotia

N.S. teacher, students help families in need at Christmas for more than 25 years

For more than a quarter-century, Lisa Roach's middle school students have been playing the role of Santa Claus to strangers during the holidays.
N.S. girl battling rare disease surprised with Taylor Swift-themed spa day

A Nova Scotia girl battling a rare disease recently had her “Wildest Dreams” fulfilled when she was pampered with a Swiftie spa day.

Newfoundland and Labrador

GivingTuesday: Food banks need help, but charity won't end hunger, advocates say

It's GivingTuesday, and some directors of food banks and anti-poverty groups say the day underlines a conundrum for their organizations.
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.

Prince Edward Island

Man charged after attempted copper wire theft in Charlottetown: police

A 46-year-old from Montague, P.E.I., was arrested early Monday morning after police say he tried to steal copper wire in Charlottetown.
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.S. girl battling rare disease surprised with Taylor Swift-themed spa day

A Nova Scotia girl battling a rare disease recently had her “Wildest Dreams” fulfilled when she was pampered with a Swiftie spa day.

Winnipeg city councillor a seven-time provincial arm wrestling champ

A Winnipeg city councillor doesn’t just have a strong grip on municipal politics.

Watch: Noisy throng of sea lions frolic near Jericho Beach

A large swarm of California sea lions have converged in the waters near Vancouver’s Jericho and Locarno beaches.

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

The food collected will help support 33 breakfast and snack programs in the Greater Essex County District School Board.

Regina's LED volume wall leaving Sask. months after opening

Less than a year after an LED volume wall was introduced to the film world in Saskatchewan, the equipment is making its exit from the province.

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.