Woman killed by husband in Mahone Bay, N.S., described as well-loved, funny
Family members of a 60-year-old Nova Scotia woman killed by her partner say she was an 'effortlessly funny' person who could also be lovingly honest and direct.
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Lower Sackville man left shaken after house fire claims life of six-year-old girl
A Nova Scotia man is left shaken after his neighbour's home in Lower Sackville, N.S., caught fire over the weekend and claimed the life of a child.
'I want answers': SPCA removes dead dogs from front porch of New Brunswick home
The New Brunswick SPCA is investigating after the bodies of four dogs were removed from the front porch of a home in Bass River, N.B., Monday morning.
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Friend of fatally stabbed Halifax teen changes his testimony in youth court
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N.S. man charged with murder in fatal Centreville fire; woman's death suspected intimate partner violence
A man has been charged with second-degree murder following a suspicious fire and death in Centreville, N.S., early Saturday morning.
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N.B. youth arrested after dangerous driving incident, fleeing police: Oromocto RCMP
The RCMP in New Brunswick arrested a 16-year-old from Oromocto First Nation in connection with traffic-related offences in Oromocto, N.B.
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N.S. MP Jaime Battiste seeks Liberal leadership position
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One in three children have nearsightedness: study
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Nova Scotia newlyweds face hurdles to homeownership
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Montreal man caught with 11lbs of meth in N.B. sentenced to 30 months in prison
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Tantramar, N.B., looks to hold public forum on housing
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Maritime industries scramble to mitigate potential tariff impact
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Typical winter cold and flurries for the Maritimes this week
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Serious Incident Response Team investigates arrest in Dartmouth, N.S.
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating after a man sustained serious injuries during an arrest in Dartmouth, N.S., last month.
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N.S. man charged after firearms, drugs seized from Bridgetown home: RCMP
A man from West Dalhousie, N.S., is facing a number of charges after police seized firearms and drugs from a home in Bridgetown, N.S.
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Co-owner of Halifax Folklore Centre passes away
Tom Dorward, who co-owned a music store in Halifax and helped nurture the East Coast scene for more than 50 years, has passed away.
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Two new shelter villages open in Halifax area for people experiencing homelessness
The Nova Scotia government has opened two new transitional housing units in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) for people experiencing homelessness.
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N.B. man charged with possession of child pornography
A man has been charged with child pornography after the RCMP says it seized electronic devices from a home in Minto, N.B., last year.
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New Brunswick man dies in two-vehicle collision
A 66-year-old man from Petit Cap, N.B., died following a two-vehicle collision in Woodside, N.B.
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'He didn't need to suffer that way': N.S man mourns donkey's death after new year fireworks
A Nova Scotia man is mourning the death of his donkey following New Year's Day fireworks.
New Brunswick nurse wins 'Set for Life' lottery on Friday the 13th
A New Brunswick nurse is ‘set for life’ after winning a $675,000 lottery prize last month.
'Nap time' pilot program for dogs launches at Dartmouth SPCA
A new pilot program is launching at the Dartmouth SPCA in Dartmouth, N.S., that will allow dogs to have a "nap time" each day.
Hospice Halifax asks Maritimers for luxury handbag donations
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Breaking a sweat: Four Halifax CrossFit athletes heading to world’s largest fitness festival
A group of CrossFit athletes from Halifax will soon be heading to an international competition to test their fitness against some of the world's best.
N.S. filmmaker captures war in Ukraine with new documentary
Nova Scotia filmmaker Joshua Saunders spent 135 days in Ukraine, and now he’s bringing those images of war home to raise money for people impacted by the conflict.
Long live the King: N.B. tribute artist to honour Elvis' 90th birthday with special performance
Though it has been nearly five decades since Elvis' death, his music and influence continue to inspire fans around the world, including tribute artist Thane Dunn of Moncton, N.B.
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One in three children have nearsightedness: study
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'Try to do the best you can where you are': Maritimer celebrating 100 years shares his best advice
The Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame in Petitcodiac, N.B., was packed on Saturday for Tennesea Schwetz' 100th birthday.
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Four teams set to represent Curl Moncton at provincial championship
Two men’s teams and two women's teams won the opportunity to represent Curl Moncton at the HUPLASO Club Curl Championships in Saint John, N.B., this February.
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Volunteers fix broken items at repair cafe in Moncton, N.B.
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'He didn't need to suffer that way': N.S man mourns donkey's death after new year fireworks
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NB Liquor stores still cash only following potential cyber threat
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Tantramar, N.B., looks to hold public forum on housing
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N.S. MP Jaime Battiste seeks Liberal leadership position
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Nova Scotia newlyweds face hurdles to homeownership
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Heavy equipment used to bash into a Newfoundland bank for second time in a month
Police in eastern Newfoundland say that for the second time in less than a month thieves have used heavy equipment to smash into a bank and steal an ATM.
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Yvonne Jones, longtime Liberal MP for Labrador, retiring from federal politics
Liberal MP Yvonne Jones speaks to reporters before a meeting of the Liberal women's caucus, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Jones announced this morning that she will not be running in the next federal election for her seat in Labrador. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Montreal man caught with 11lbs of meth in N.B. sentenced to 30 months in prison
A Montreal man will go to prison for 30 months for trafficking methamphetamine following an arrest in New Brunswick seven years ago.
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P.E.I. oyster farmers fear without government help, MSX parasite will kill industry
Prince Edward Island's oyster industry is calling for more research and government action as a parasite spreads in the province's waters, threatening the world-renowned export.
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'Thankful for the rest of my life': Woman's final goodbye with father captured on video at Winnipeg airport
One woman is expressing her deepest gratitude to the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport after the staff helped her retrieve the security footage of her final moments with her father.
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Franklin the tortoise has been in a fridge for the past 15 weeks.
'I didn't want to go cold turkey:' Environment Canada's David Phillips on why he keeps working after retirement
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‘People are excited’: Portion of Rideau Canal Skateway opens for the first time this year
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Vancouver strip club's X account suspended over cheeky marquee message
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'One-of-a-kind' fire-breathing dragon sculpture takes over Winnipeg yard
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Carney says Trudeau's resignation gives Liberal party 'a chance' in next election, calls himself 'an outsider'
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