Thousands of Maritimers still without power after Thursday storm
Thursday’s wet and windy storm has knocked out power to thousands of people in the Maritimes, most of which are in Nova Scotia.
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Suspect sought in murder of Saint John man; fourth person arrested in case
A fourth person has been arrested in the murder of a man in Saint John, N.B., last summer and now police say they are looking for a fifth person in connection with the case.
Yarmouth man found guilty of second-degree murder in death of Colton Cook
A jury has delivered a guilty verdict in the 2020 murder of a man from the Yarmouth, N.S., area.
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United States tourist suing over 2017 fall at historic Nova Scotia lighthouse
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge is allowing a lawsuit to proceed involving a United States tourist who alleges she fell and was injured at the historic Five Islands Lighthouse in July 2017.
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Cape Breton University faculty members walk off the job over wages
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Quebec speaks out about New Brunswick's 'very worrying' French immersion reforms
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'Know that it can happen to you': Nova Scotia senior warns others about scam
A Nova Scotia senior is warning people about a scam targeting grandparents after she lost $5,000 to fraudsters.
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Provincial governments not jumping to act on tighter alcohol warning guidelines
Politicians in charge of provincial and territorial liquor laws aren't hurrying to adopt or promote newly updated guidelines that advise a steep drop in Canadian drinking habits.
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Gas prices increase across the Maritimes
The price of gas and diesel increased in all three Maritime provinces overnight.
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Report shows Halifax's 2022 rental vacancy rate second lowest in Canada
A new report shows the rental market in Nova Scotia has been hit hard with increased demand and short supply.
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'It will make a big hole in the community': Historic Nova Scotia church nears demolition deadline
Eglise Sainte Marie in Church Point, N.S., is 185-feet tall and an awe-inspiring structure, but its future is uncertain.
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Prince Edward Island unveils latest mental health facility
A new mental health program facility has been unveiled for Prince Edward Island residents aged 18 and over.
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N.B. health workers launch abortion care network on Morgentaler anniversary
Health-care providers in New Brunswick are launching a new abortion care network ahead of Saturday's 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Morgentaler decision.
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N.S. reports no new COVID-19 deaths; cases increase, hospitalizations decrease
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Whycocomagh, N.S., man, 18, charged after shooting, break-and-enter
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CBU faculty on strike over wages
![Members of the Cape Breton University Faculty Association have walked off the job, citing wages as the reason for the strike.]()
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Gas prices spike across the Maritimes
![Gas prices went up in all three Maritime provinces overnight.]()
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News and weather update: January 27, 2023
![Crystal Garrett brings you the latest news and Lataevia Beezer shares your forecast for across the Maritimes.]()
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Man found guilty of Colton Cook's murder
![A jury delivered a guilty verdict Thursday in the 2020 murder of a 26-year-old Yarmouth, N.S., area man.]()
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Halifax sees no change in 2022 vacancy rate
![A report shows Halifax's vacancy rate remained at 1 per cent throughout 2022, while the number of apartment units rose by more than 1300.]()
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Maritimes hit with another winter storm
![Deep snow, heavy winds, and lots of rain hit various parts of the Maritimes Thursday.]()
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Thursday winter storm update
![CTV's chief meteorologist Kalin Mitchel shares what to expect from this week's winter storm.]()
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Maritimes experience messy weather mix
![Many Maritimers spent Thursday either shoveling or trying to stay dry as a winter storm pounded parts of the region.]()
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Northumberland Strait lacking ice
![Threat of erosion is increasing as mild winter temperatures have halted the usual freezing of the Northumberland Strait.]()
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In his latest opinion piece, Steve Murphy gives his take on how the carbon tax should be implemented.
Human specimens on display at new exhibit in Halifax
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New Brunswick's Allyson and Jayson Lawson have spent much of their lives on skates, but that's about to change.
Interrupted, ignored, dismissed: psychologist urges more patience with patients in N.S. ERs
A newly settled permanent resident in Nova Scotia says a recent experience he had in a Halifax ER is proof the overburdened healthcare system is straining its workers to the breaking point.
Art and War: Moncton Ukrainians support front-line troops
Vira Kostenko and her 14-year-old daughter Angelique have created 20 works of art for the Earth of Freedom exhibit at the Moncton Library.
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While many people may not think about it, artificial intelligence (AI) is a constant part of our lives, being used in apps to tailor our food choices and music tastes.
Classified, The East Pointers lead East Coast Music Awards nominations with six each
Nova Scotia-based rapper Classified and Prince Edward Island pop-folk trio The East Pointers lead the nominations for the 35th East Coast Music Awards, with six each.
Fish sounds could help scientists understand their ocean world
Fish, it turns out, are a chatty lot. They communicate about everything from what area of the sea has the best food to where predators might be hiding and, of course, their desire for a mate.
New Brunswick farm connects community to the crops with Farm Share program
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CTV Morning Live Atlantic for Friday, January 27, 2023
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News update: January 27, 2023
![Crystal Garrett brings you the latest news for across Atlantic Canada.]()
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Weather update: January 27, 2023
![Lataevia Beezer shares your Atlantic Canadian weather forecast.]()
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
![We speak with Elly Gotz, a Holocaust survivor and author of the memoir "Flights of Spirit," a new audio book about his life.]()
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Tasty mocktails in downtown Dartmouth
![We visit Dear Friend bar, one of the places you can check out during the Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival.]()
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The new "Body Worlds Vital" exhibit
![Ana Almeida visits the new "Body Worlds Vital" exhibit at the NS Museum of Natural History.]()
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The Bite is back!
![Lataevia Beezer chats with director Brandon Cronenberg about his new horror movie, "Infinity Pool."]()
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CTV Morning Live Atlantic for Thursday, January 26, 2023
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News update: January 26, 2023
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'We’re halfway there already': More than $15,000 raised in days to save Whitney Pier rink
Word that the only indoor rink in Whitney Pier, N.S., is on thin ice has sparked a remarkable show of community support.
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Sneaky serpent finds a new home and a place in a Nova Scotia boy’s heart
Young Kai Gilchrist has become one of Nova Scotia’s newest reptile rescuers after finding a northern ringneck snake slithering in his Cole Harbour home.
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How minutes of movement could beat the winter blues
The value in exercise is well known, but growing evidence shows even 15 minutes of movement can achieve physical and mental health benefits.
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Nearing the finish line: Skating siblings soon calling it a career
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Human specimens on display at new exhibit in Halifax
The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History’s newest exhibit may get under your skin.
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A mother on a mission to advocate for mental health
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Chilean Guava to Blue Sausage Fruit: Take a tour inside this N.S. exotic fruit nursery
A new nursery in Lunenburg, N.S., isn’t your typical garden. Annette Clarke runs what’s believed to be one of the only exotic fruit nurseries on the East Coast.
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Moncton care home showcases the power of music
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'A survival problem': Canadian-Armenian woman describes life in blockade amid Armenia-Azerbaijan unrest
Huri Zohrabyan is among 120,000 people living in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, a landlocked enclave populated mainly by ethnic Armenians but recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan. In December 2022, the only road connecting the region to Armenia and the outside world was blockaded. As a result, food, medicine and gas are in dangerously short supply.
Rare Canadian stamp bought for $292,500 at Ottawa auction
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