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'Nobody should be getting away with murder': Grieving mother speaks out after son killed in North Preston, N.S.

A grieving mother is speaking out after her 36-year-old son was shot and killed in North Preston, N.S., Wednesday night.

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

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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.

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.

Police launch Mandatory Alcohol Screening program in Halifax area

An initiative called the Mandatory Alcohol Screening program is designed to cut down on the number of drunk drivers on the road in the Halifax area.

'I have the will to live': N.B. woman needs double lung transplant

A New Brunswick woman suffering from sarcoidosis, a disease that limits your lung capacity, is in need of a double lung transplant.

The thrill of saving money: Maritime thrift shops seeing sharp increase in sales, new clients

More people are turning to second-hand shops as a necessity, trying to save some money under cost-of-living pressures.

'Canadian air travel is too expensive': WestJet CEO

The CEO of WestJet believes the reason the ultra low-cost airline model struggles to get off the ground in Canada is due to the country’s geography.

Grab your popcorn: Maritime drive-ins plan big summer with new releases, old favourites

Several Maritime drive-ins are keeping the projector lights flickering as they prepare for what they hope is a busy season in the region.

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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)

Race fans watch a race at Churchill Downs before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The 79th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic ceremony took place at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax on May 5, 2024. (Mike Lamb/CTV Atlantic)

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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.
N.S. artist makes heart-'felt' tributes to pets

Kaela Steeves, a Nova Scotia-based artist, now creates felted wool portraits of pets for owners, allowing them to have a custom-made tribute to their dog, cat, or anything else.
Emergency Preparedness Week serves as an important reminder

As Emergency Preparedness Week is underway, officials in the Maritimes say it’s a good reminder to make sure you're ready for all situations.
Deer population on the rise in New Brunswick

As the deer population rises in New Brunswick, experts share tips to mitigate the issue.

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N.B. tourism workers concerned about reduction in hours at some provincial parks

Provincial tourism workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees local 1190 spoke out Thursday, saying some provincial parks are cutting back on their worker hours.
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

Nova Scotia

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.
N.S. musician Ian Janes explores heartbreak in new album

Nova Scotia musician Ian Janes said his seventh studio album takes an up tempo look at heartbreak.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Whooping cough outbreak declared in Newfoundland

Health officials say there is an outbreak of whooping cough in eastern Newfoundland.
Trucker's body found in trailer in Newfoundland after failed police search in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police are facing tough questions about their search for a missing Newfoundland trucker whose rig was found two weeks ago in Ontario, then sent back to Newfoundland, where his body was found Monday in the trailer.

Prince Edward Island

P.E.I. explores more trapping rules

Prince Edward Island is exploring changes to how animals are trapped after the high-profile death of a dog in an illegal trap.
2 people charged with drug trafficking after fentanyl seized from vehicle travelling over Confederation Bridge

Two people from Summerside, P.E.I., have been charged with drug trafficking after police say fentanyl was seized from a vehicle travelling over the Confederation Bridge Tuesday morning.

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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.

Toronto-area dessert shop featured by Keith Lee forced to move after zoning complaint

A small Ajax dessert shop that recently received a glowing review from celebrity food critic Keith Lee is being forced to move after a zoning complaint was made following the social media influencer’s visit last month.

'Oh Crap!' New exhibit at Canada Science and Technology Museum explores human waste

The Canada Science and Technology Museum is inviting visitors to explore their poop. A new exhibition opens at the Ottawa museum on Friday called, 'Oh Crap! Rethinking human waste.'

Regina police hope new biometric monitoring system will save lives in detention facility

The Regina Police Service says it is the first in Saskatchewan and possibly Canada to implement new technology in its detention facility that will offer real-time monitoring of detainees’ vital health metrics.

Vancouver and Edmonton's mayors bet on who will win Round 2 of the playoffs. Here's what's at stake

The stakes have been set for a bet between Vancouver and Edmonton's mayors on who will win Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

'No other life taken': Mother leads ATV helmet drive to honour daughter's legacy

A grieving mother is hosting a helmet drive in the hopes of protecting children on Manitoba First Nations from a similar tragedy that killed her daughter.

Northern Ont. woman makes 'eggstraordinary' find

A chicken farmer near Mattawa made an 'eggstraordinary' find Friday morning when she discovered one of her hens laid an egg close to three times the size of an average large chicken egg.

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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.

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NEW Iconic Canadian song turns 50

Andy Kim's 'Rock Me Gently' is marking a major milestone, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Oprah Winfrey: I set an unrealistic standard for dieting

Oprah Winfrey said on Thursday evening that she has long played a role in promoting unhealthy and unrealistic diets.

Prince Harry, Meghan arrive in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games and meet with wounded soldiers

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria on Friday to champion the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans, among them Nigerian soldiers fighting a 14-year war against Islamic extremists.

Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID

After the coronavirus pandemic triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed millions, leaders at the World Health Organization and worldwide vowed to do better in the future. Years later, countries are still struggling to come up with an agreed-upon plan for how the world might respond to the next global outbreak.

Toronto police called to Drake's Bridle Path mansion for another alleged intruder on Thursday

Toronto police say a man who allegedly attempted to access Drake’s Bridle Path property was taken to hospital on Thursday after an altercation with security guards.

Ontario family receives massive hospital bill as part of LTC law, refuses to pay

A southwestern Ontario woman has received an $8,400 bill from a hospital in Windsor, Ont., after she refused to put her mother in a nursing home she hated -- and she says she has no intention of paying it.

Flat tire on a highway? Here's why you shouldn't try to fix it

If you're cruising down a highway and realize you have a flat tire, you may want to think twice before stopping to fix it on the side of the road.

Storm-battered U.S. South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life

Dangerous storms crashed over parts of the U.S. South on Thursday even as the region cleaned up from earlier severe weather that spawned tornadoes, killed at least three people, and gravely injured a boy who was swept into a storm drain as he played in a flooded street.