Messy mix of snow, ice pellets and rain Sunday into Monday
A low-pressure system moving up the coastline of Maine will cross Nova Scotia Sunday into early Monday morning, bringing a mix of snow, ice pellets and rain.
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Emergency alert issued for woman with handgun in Indian Brook, N.S.: RCMP
RCMP in Nova Scotia have issued an emergency alert to warn the public of what they call “a dangerous female with a handgun” in Indian Brook.
HMCS Montreal departs Halifax for Indo-Pacific operation
A Royal Canadian Navy frigate departed Halifax today as part of the federal government's wider strategy of boosting its presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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NDP MP introduces bill to combat online hate speech
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St. John's, N.L., airport reopen to public after ceiling fire creates damage
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No injuries reported in 'small explosion' at Université de Moncton
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'It was crazy': N.B. teen meets hockey idol Sidney Crosby thanks to Make-a-Wish
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Huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church in N.S. Acadian community now up for sale
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U.S. President Joe Biden given Maritime-made Peace by Chocolate bar during visit to Ottawa
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Post-secondary students say they’re pleased with education allotment in N.B. budget
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Man in hospital after Halifax stabbing: police
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HMCS Montreal departs from Halifax
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Moncton businesses seek update on cold shelters
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A traffic solution that also helps the climate
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Preserving Ukrainian traditions in the Maritimes
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The 2023 Spring Ideal Home Show comes to Halifax
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Cheerleading championships return to Halifax
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A polar plunge to give back
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NDP MP talks online hate speech in N.S.
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Cape Breton musician Evan Turnbull auditioned during the season premiere of “Canada’s Got Talent” Tuesday night and his performance had a surprising twist.
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Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy push boundaries of Celtic music with new album
Cape Breton musician Natalie MacMaster and her husband Donnell Leahy have released a new album that pushes the boundaries of Celtic music.
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The new drama series "Sullivan's Crossing," which was filmed in Nova Scotia, premiered on CTV Sunday night.
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'I want to be an inspiration': Glace Bay singer Elyse Aeryn set to release debut album
The countdown is on for Glace Bay, N.S., singer Elyse Aeryn’s debut album “Joy State of Mind,” which is set to be released Friday.
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Super Bowl champion teaching Canadian university students the importance of nutrition
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Maritimers weigh in on controversy surrounding NHL Pride nights
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New poll suggests Canadians take more pride in their country than Americans do
A new study suggests Canadians take more pride in their country than their American neighbours do.
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Winnipeg man running across Canada in support of cancer research
A man from Winnipeg is running across Canada in an effort to raise money for cancer research.
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Critters in the Classroom program helps teach valuable lessons in Moncton school
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Annual Vince Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament gets underway in Cape Breton
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