Battery fires a concern for Maritime departments as numbers grow
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Freeland to present 2024 federal budget, promising billions in new spending
Canadians will learn Tuesday the entirety of the federal Liberal government's new spending plans, and how they intend to pay for them, when Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tables the 2024 federal budget.
Youth hospitalized after stabbing: Halifax police
Police are looking for a youth who allegedly stabbed another youth in Halifax on Monday morning.
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21 people arrested at pro-Palestinian demonstration in Halifax: police
Halifax Regional Police has arrested and charged 21 people at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in downtown Halifax Monday morning.
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Hundreds of teachers rally at busy Halifax intersection
Several hundred teachers held a rally at one of the busiest intersections in Halifax on Monday afternoon.
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Friday and weekend rain totals
A low pressure system brought a series of weather fronts across the Maritimes on Friday and into the start of the weekend.
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Lead singer of band behind 'Who Let the Dogs Out' releases single through NSCC Music Business Program
Dyson Knight may look like an average college student, but since 2004, he’s actually been a member of the internationally acclaimed Baha Men.
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A look inside the gutted 24 Sussex Drive
The National Capital Commission is providing a glimpse inside the gutted 24 Sussex Drive, more than a year after the heritage building along the Ottawa River was closed.
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Financial strain for new parents as baby formula prices soar
The simple act of approaching the baby formula aisle has become a source of anxiety and apprehension for parents.
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Moncton ranked top place to buy real estate – again
Moneysense.ca and Zoocasa, a consumer real estate search platform, have ranked Moncton, N.B., as the top place in Canada to buy real estate for the third straight year.
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N.B. government drops appeal of adjudicator’s $2 million award to fired Horizon CEO
The New Brunswick government said on Monday it would no longer seek an appeal of damages and compensation awarded to former Horizon Health CEO Dr. John Dornan, who was fired nearly two year ago by Premier Blaine Higgs.
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Group commemorates the 112th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in Halifax
More than 30 people from across the country gathered at the Fairview Cemetery in Halifax Monday to commemorate the 112th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
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Community meeting to discuss homeless shelter at Halifax Forum
A community meeting has been planned to discuss the emergency homeless shelter set up at the Halifax Forum.
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Construction of Fredericton’s future performing arts centre begins after dramatic 12-year journey
On Monday, shovels were in the ground and construction officially began on an $81.7 million performing arts centre on the corner of Regent and King streets in downtown Fredericton, to be completed in late 2026.
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2 people facing trafficking, weapons charges after N.B. RCMP search
Two people are facing drug trafficking and weapons charges after the New Brunswick RCMP searched locations in the Moncton and Saint-Paul regions last Wednesday.
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Volunteer search group says more talks needed to flesh out proposed Nova Scotia Guard
The president of the Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association says she's keeping an open mind after meeting with the premier about his plans to create a new volunteer corps.
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Third and final construction phase begins on Sydney’s Charlotte Street
A block of Charlotte Street in Sydney, N.S., will be closed for construction until August, at the earliest.
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Your morning coffee may be hundreds of thousands of years old
Using genes from coffee plants around the world, researchers built a family tree for the world's most popular type of coffee, known to scientists as Coffea arabica and to coffee lovers simply as 'arabica.'
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5 charged with drug trafficking in Halifax: police
The Halifax Regional Police says five people are facing drug trafficking charges after an incident in Halifax early Monday morning.
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Protest averted as Newfoundland and Labrador premier helps reach pricing deal on crab
A pricing agreement has been reached between crab fishers and seafood processors that will allow for Newfoundland and Labrador's annual crab fishery to get started.
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Man hit police vehicle while trying to flee: N.B. RCMP
A 26-year-old man is facing several charges after he allegedly hit a police vehicle while trying to flee officers in Nackawic, N.B., on April 8.
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Made-in-the-Maritimes drama series 'Sullivan’s Crossing' returns for season 2
The hit drama series “Sullivan’s Crossing” returns this Sunday after season one left fans on the edge of their seats.
Dartmouth, N.S., company launches alcohol vending machines
Dartmouth native Corey Yantha has launched SmartServ, a vending machine for beer and ready-made alcoholic drinks.
Halifax man running across Canada for heart and stroke awareness
A Halifax man plans to run nearly two marathons a day for 99 days to raise at least $100,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and to inspire his nearly 75,000 Instagram followers.
Good clean fun: N.S. woman makes felt soap covers inspired by Cape Breton landscape
A Cape Breton woman has turned a pandemic pastime into a small business inspired by the island she calls home.
People across the Maritimes take time to observe historic eclipse
Chris Hadfield was one of thousands of people across the Maritimes who observed the celestial event, which won’t repeat in the region until 2079.
'It's hard to keep it together': 6-year-old N.S. boy granted wish from Make-A-Wish Foundation
Dozens of friends, family members, firefighters and police officers gathered at the historic train station in Amherst, N.S., for Sebastian Bobra's Make-A-Wish surprise event.
Montreal Canadiens superstar Carey Price on his life outside of hockey during visit to Halifax
NHL superstar and goalie for the Montreal Canadiens, Carey Price, was recently in Halifax to take part in the Progress Club’s Sports Charity Dinner, which raises money for various charities around the city.
Merlin the Macaw leaving Halifax for Ontario due to depression and stress
According to a news release from the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Merlin the Macaw, a resident mascot for the facility, is flying off to Safari Niagara in Fort Erie, Ontario.
Star Trek superfan turns his home into a Trekkie’s dream
As many Star Trek fans may know, Friday was “First Contact Day,” but one superfan got to spend the day in his own starship.
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Battery fires a concern for Maritime departments as numbers grow
Batteries power many things in our lives, from phones to laptops to even cars, but there’s a danger lurking in our battery dependency.
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Halifax man running across Canada for heart and stroke awareness
A Halifax man plans to run nearly two marathons a day for 99 days to raise at least $100,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and to inspire his nearly 75,000 Instagram followers.
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Grocer anti-theft measures have some Maritimers on edge, others welcome the change
In the early 1900’s, you would walk into a grocery store with your list, pass it to an employee behind a desk, and they would gather what you wanted.
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New platform helps women access information, care while navigating menopause
A new tool is offering a place to access information and help to women going through menopause — all from the comfort of their own homes.
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'It’s humbling': Retired N.B. professor shortlisted for prestigious photography award
A retired Mount Allison University professor is one of three artists who have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
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Half of Atlantic Canadians feeling 'social squeeze' on personal finances: MNP
Many Atlantic Canadians are squeezed by the cost of living pressures and lingering financial impacts from the pandemic, though not everyone's feeling the pinch.
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N.B. government drops appeal of adjudicator’s $2 million award to fired Horizon CEO
The New Brunswick government said on Monday it would no longer seek an appeal of damages and compensation awarded to former Horizon Health CEO Dr. John Dornan, who was fired nearly two year ago by Premier Blaine Higgs.
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Moncton ranked top place to buy real estate – again
Moneysense.ca and Zoocasa, a consumer real estate search platform, have ranked Moncton, N.B., as the top place in Canada to buy real estate for the third straight year.
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Lead singer of band behind 'Who Let the Dogs Out' releases single through NSCC Music Business Program
Dyson Knight may look like an average college student, but since 2004, he’s actually been a member of the internationally acclaimed Baha Men.
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Third and final construction phase begins on Sydney’s Charlotte Street
A block of Charlotte Street in Sydney, N.S., will be closed for construction until August, at the earliest.
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Protest averted as Newfoundland and Labrador premier helps reach pricing deal on crab
A pricing agreement has been reached between crab fishers and seafood processors that will allow for Newfoundland and Labrador's annual crab fishery to get started.
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A fish harvester's protest threatens Newfoundland and Labrador's crab season -- again
Longliners across Newfoundland and Labrador are tied up once again, as a new protest by the province's fish harvesters threatens to derail the crab fishery for a second straight year.
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2 people arrested for impaired driving following traffic stop: P.E.I. RCMP
P.E.I. RCMP say they arrested two people for impaired driving during a traffic stop on Friday.
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Parking ticket scam circulating: Charlottetown police
The Charlottetown Police Services is warning the public of a text scam where a message is sent indicating a parking citation has been issued either within the city or from another city, and the victim should follow a Charlottetown self-serve portal to make payment.
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'Why not do it together?': Lifelong friends take part in 'brosectomy' in Vancouver
While many people choose to keep their medical appointments private, four longtime friends decided to undergo vasectomies as a group in B.C.'s Lower Mainland.
Grain-gobbling bears spark 'no stopping' zone in Banff National Park
A popular highway in Alberta's Banff National Park now has a 'no stopping zone' to help protect two bears.
Deer family appears to accept B.C. man as one of their own
B.C. resident Robert Conrad spent thousands of hours on Crown land developing an unusual bond with deer.
Doorbell video shows family of black bears scared off by dog in Sudbury, Ont.
A Sudbury woman said her husband was bringing the recycling out to the curb Wednesday night when he had to make a 'mad dash' inside after seeing a bear.
Quebec teacher fired after taking leave to be on 'Survivor' reality TV series
A school teacher who took part in the Quebec version of the Survivor reality TV show took time off work to be a contestant is now out of a job.
Young P.E.I. actor fulfills childhood dream to play Anne Shirley
A young actor from Prince Edward Island is getting the chance to fulfill a childhood dream, playing the precocious and iconic Anne Shirley on stage.
From beginner to Olympian: Meet Canada's youngest male to fence on the world stage
Nicholas Zhang, 17, will be competing at the Paris Olympics in July. He is the youngest Canadian male fencer to ever compete in the category.
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Freeland to present 2024 federal budget, promising billions in new spending
Canadians will learn Tuesday the entirety of the federal Liberal government's new spending plans, and how they intend to pay for them, when Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tables the 2024 federal budget.
Ontario woman charged almost $7,000 for 20-minute taxi ride abroad
An Ontario woman was shocked to find she’d been charged nearly $7,000 after unknowingly using an unauthorized taxi company while on vacation in January.
Worker seriously injured after fall at Montreal Olympic Stadium
A man is fighting for his life after falling about 30 feet in an air duct at Montreal's Olympic Stadium on Monday, authorities say.
Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night
Tim Hortons is launching flatbread pizzas nationally in a bid to pick up more afternoon and evening customers.
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.
Step inside Emma Roberts' sumptuous L.A. home
While many celebrity homes look less than lived-in, ranging from spotless minimal to ostentatiously palatial, actor Emma Roberts' Hollywood Hills home is made for curling up with a good book -- or several -- with warm tones, comfortable couches, and antique curiosities in each room (also, a lagoon-style pool in the backyard for summer reads).
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station.
Hazard ahead: Are cuts at Tesla a warning sign for the EV market in Canada?
Tesla has hit a series of roadblocks, including increased competition and declining sales. The company announced Monday it is slashing 10 per cent of its global workforce.
Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire
A fire raged through one of Copenhagen's oldest buildings on Tuesday, causing the collapse of the iconic spire from the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange as passersby rushed to help emergency services save priceless paintings and other valuables.
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