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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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 Yarmouth, N.S., area man.
Fourth person arrested in connection with murder of Saint John man
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'Know that it can happen to you': Nova Scotia senior warns others about scam
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Gas prices increase across the Maritimes
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Report shows Halifax's 2022 rental vacancy rate second lowest in Canada
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CBU students and alumni concerned about faculty strike
There was a sense of anxiety on the campus of Cape Breton University Thursday as students attended an information session to prepare for a possible strike.
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'It will make a big hole in the community': Historic Nova Scotia church nears demolition deadline
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N.B. health workers launch abortion care network on Morgentaler anniversary
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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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Gun shots reported in North Preston, N.S., say police
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In-person sessions conclude on N.B. French education overhaul
The New Brunswick government has heard loud criticism directly from parents and teachers about its planned changes to French education in English schools.
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Doctor shortage driving people away from Newfoundland town known for growth
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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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French immersion changes bring raucous meeting
![Changes to New Brunswick's French immersion program caused a vocal meeting with parents and teachers Wednesday night.]()
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N.S. senior warns others of scam
![A Nova Scotian senior is warning others of a persuasive scam that duped her out of a large sum of money this week.]()
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Art and War: Moncton Ukrainians support front-line troops
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Classified, The East Pointers lead East Coast Music Awards nominations with six each
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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
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Tasty mocktails in downtown Dartmouth
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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 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
New Brunswick's Allyson and Jayson Lawson have spent much of their lives on skates, but that's about to change.
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Human specimens on display at new exhibit in Halifax
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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
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Moncton care home showcases the power of music
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Oodles of doodles: N.S. man uses simple activity to create complex art
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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.
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