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Pro-Palestinian encampment set up at Halifax’s Dalhousie University

An encampment is now set up outside a Maritime university in solidarity with Palestinian people in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Entangled North Atlantic right whale spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence

An endangered North Atlantic right whale has been spotted with gear entangled around its mouth in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Halifax home significantly damaged by fire, one person sent to hospital

An early morning fire in Halifax has damaged a home and sent one person to hospital.

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Aurora borealis makes rare appearance in the Maritimes

The Maritimes saw got a light show recently, with the northern lights making a rare appearance across the region due to increased solar activity.

N.S. delivery driver’s car stolen while picking up order

Tony Dembogaj, owner of Bella Vita Pizzeria in Halifax, was away from work when he received a call informing him his delivery driver’s vehicle was stolen while picking up an order at his shop.

Rothesay, N.B., woman ready to break barriers at Miss Universe Canada 2024

Lorraine Peters from New Brunswick looks forward to sharing her message on a national stage for women to have the confidence, and courage to pursue whatever they choose no matter their age

Halifax Curio Collective offers treasure trove for vintage seekers

Anyone with a passion for vintage items and antique collectibles should make some room in their attic, basement, or car trunk; the Halifax Curio Collective is back in Halifax this weekend.

Pilot project for three-wheeled vehicles to start in Nova Scotia soon

A pilot project to test and evaluate the operation of federally-approved three-wheeled vehicles on Nova Scotia roads starts next week.

Lack of parking, high traffic keeping some Halifax-area residents away from downtown core: study

A lack of parking, high traffic volumes, affordability and construction are the main reasons some Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) residents are staying away from the city's downtown core, according to a recent study.

P.E.I. lighthouse, N.B. river spotlighted in Canada Post series

A P.E.I. lighthouse and a New Brunswick river are being honoured in a Canada Post series.

'It means a lot': Cape Breton Eagles receive warm welcome after season-ending semi-final loss

The Cape Breton Eagles received a warm welcome when the team landed at the JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport Friday after losing their Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League semi-final series against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar.

Local MP, MLA call on federal government to remove sunken vessel in Saint John River

An MP and an MLA are calling for the removal of a sunken vessel in the Saint John River.

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The northern lights are seen in West Advocate, N.S. (Courtesy: Allen Shepherd Photography)

More than 3,000 dogs will be competing for the coveted 'Best in Show' title at the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Take a look at the prize-winning pooches from the last 20 years.

Zendaya attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' exhibition on Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini / Invision / AP)

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Halifax ball hockey group celebrates 5 decades of playing

A ball hockey group in Halifax which celebrates players from all walks of life is celebrating five decades since their conception.
Annual Taco Week aims to bring people together

The sixth annual Moncton Taco Week is happening right now until May 14th with 38 restaurants across the Greater Moncton Area taking part.
Screen Nova Scotia awards to take place this weekend

The 10th annual Screen Nova Scotia awards is taking place this Saturday night at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax.
Halifax Curio Collective offers treasure trove for vintage seekers

Anyone with a passion for vintage items and antique collectibles should make some room in their attic, basement, or car trunk; the Halifax Curio Collective is back in Halifax this weekend.
Rothesay, N.B., woman ready to break barriers at Miss Universe Canada 2024

Lorraine Peters from New Brunswick looks forward to sharing her message on a national stage for women to have the confidence, and courage to pursue whatever they choose no matter their age
Moncton Public Library offers weeklong book sale as donations continue to grow

The Moncton Public Library is having a weeklong book sale that offers something for everyone in both English and French.

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New Brunswick

Campaign raises more than $7M for Moncton hospital

A two-year fundraising campaign for a Moncton hospital wrapped up this month, amassing more than $7 million for a surgical robot.
Woman wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Moncton

A 37-year-old woman wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was arrested in Moncton, N.B., last week.

Nova Scotia

Sydney, N.S., gets $922K for new trail

A new trail designed to encourage active transportation is coming to Sydney, N.S.
Halifax home significantly damaged by fire, one person sent to hospital

An early morning fire in Halifax has damaged a home and sent one person to hospital.

Newfoundland and Labrador

'Irate male' assaulted Newfoundland officers with block of cheese, police say

Police in Newfoundland say patrol officers were assaulted Thursday by a "very irate male" wielding a block of cheese.
Whooping cough outbreak declared in Newfoundland

Health officials say there is an outbreak of whooping cough in eastern Newfoundland.

Prince Edward Island

Eastern P.E.I. looks for smooth sailing this ferry season

The ferry between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia is back on the water for another season and many are hoping issues which plagued the service are a thing of the past.
Climate change: P.E.I. introduces new risk assessment tools for flooding, erosion

The P.E.I. government has introduced a new suite of online tools to help Islanders assess flooding and erosion risks associated with climate change.

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Adopted daughter in the Netherlands reunited with sister in Montreal and mother in Colombia, 40 years later

Two daughters and a mother were reunited online 40 years later thanks to a DNA kit and a Zoom connection despite living on three separate continents and speaking different languages.

'Reimagining Mother's Day': Toronto woman creates Motherless Day event after losing mom

Mother's Day can be a difficult occasion for those who have lost or are estranged from their mom.

Chris Hadfield inspires youth musical in Sudbury

YES Theatre Young Company opened its acclaimed kids’ show, One Small Step, at Sudbury Theatre Centre on Saturday.

Ottawa pizzeria places among top 20 deep-dish pizzas in the world at international competition

An Ottawa pizzeria is being recognized as one of the top 20 deep-dish pizzas in the world.

From outer space? Sask. farmers baffled after discovering strange wreckage in field

A family of fifth generation farmers from Ituna, Sask. are trying to find answers after discovering several strange objects lying on their land.

Wilfrid Laurier football player drafted despite only playing 27 games in his entire life

A Listowel, Ont. man, drafted by the Hamilton Tigercats last week, is also getting looks from the NFL, despite only playing 27 games of football in his life.

Federal government bans watercraft from Manitoba lake popular with tourists

The threat of zebra mussels has prompted the federal government to temporarily ban watercraft from a Manitoba lake popular with tourists.

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Air quality advisories issued in 5 provinces, 1 territory

Air quality advisories are in effect across Western Canada as smoky conditions plague some areas, according to the latest forecasts. Here's where.

Just how bad are ultraprocessed foods? Here are 5 things to know

Many foods fall under the category of ultraprocessed foods, depending on their exact ingredients. This type of food has been studied a lot lately, and the results aren’t great.

Steve Buscemi punched in the face while walking in N.Y.C.

Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi has been treated for injuries after being punched in the face while walking in New York City.

No refund for travellers who cancelled flight already scrapped by airline: regulator

Four years on, the controversy over whether airlines owed refunds to passengers after cancelling hundreds of thousands of flights during the pandemic continues to simmer, aggravated by a sluggish, opaque complaints process.

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opinion Harry and Meghan's Nigerian adventure: traditional attire to warm welcomes

For her latest column on CTVNews.ca, royal commentator Afua Hagan writes about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent visit to Nigeria, calling it a 'deeply meaningful campaign' that was about aligning their ongoing efforts to foster mental-health awareness and promoting the Invictus Games.

'Terrifying': Manitoba resident speaks on wildfire and evacuation

As a pair of wildfires burn near Flin Flon and The Pas, a number of Manitobans are being told to evacuate their homes.

Ontario's need for nurses, PSWs to top 33K and 50K by 2032: document

Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects — figures it tried to keep secret but were obtained by The Canadian Press.

Jerry Seinfeld speech prompts pro-Palestinian demonstration at U.S. university graduation ceremony

A tiny contingent of Duke University graduates opposed pro-Israel comedian Jerry Seinfeld speaking at their commencement in North Carolina Sunday, with about 30 of the 7,000 students leaving their seats and chanting "free Palestine" amid a mix of boos and cheers.

No concert ticket? No problem — Swifties can still gather at 'Taylgate' in Toronto

Whether you were lucky to nab tickets to one of Taylor Swift's six sold-out Toronto concerts in November or not, a new 'fan experience' hopes to get you into the party spirit.