Concern grows in Cape Breton as region braces for more potential rain
Another significant rainfall is being forecast for Monday for much of mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.
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‘I’d like to see it done before Christmas’: N.B. government still trying to reach agreement with nurses
A strike vote is looming for the New Brunswick Nurses Union, after the rejection of two tentative agreements this fall.
Prince Edward Island reports five new cases of COVID-19, Prince County cluster grows
Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting five new cases of COVID-19.
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Thousands of Maritime children prepare for COVID-19 vaccine
Thousands of children aged five to 11-years-old across the Maritimes are preparing to get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
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New Brunswick reports 45 new COVID-19 cases, 45 recoveries on Sunday
New Brunswick reported 45 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, along with 45 recoveries, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 793.
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Police arrest suspect after man is stabbed in Halifax
Halifax Regional Police say they have a suspect in custody after a man was stabbed in the city Saturday night.
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GoFundMe account created to help family of woman who was killed crossing a Dartmouth street
A GoFundMe account has been created to help the family of a woman who was struck and killed while crossing a street in Dartmouth Wednesday.
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Helicopter delivers supplies to residents stranded in rural Cape Breton
Supplies were loaded onto a helicopter Saturday, bound for people stranded in rural areas of Cape Breton after a record-setting storm battered the region earlier this week.
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Newfoundland town mobilizes to feed truckers stranded after massive storm
A small Newfoundland community came together today to bring sandwiches and coffee to truckers stranded after a storm washed out parts of the island's main highway this week.
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More than 10,000 N.B. children registered for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
More than 10,000 appointments have been booked for children in New Brunswick aged five to 11 to receive their first dose of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine.
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Omicron variant: Why WHO skipped 'nu,' 'xi' for new COVID-19 variant
The name of a newly identified variant of the coronavirus has had some social media users scratching their heads about the World Health Organization's system for labeling certain versions of the virus.
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COVID-19 case count concerns in N.B. as two hospitals battle outbreaks
As concern continues to grow surrounding The Moncton Hospital's COVID-19 outbreak, Horizon's Saint John Regional Hospital also declared a COVID-19 outbreak Friday evening.
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RV fire temporarily shuts down Highway 104 near Havre Boucher, N.S.
An RV fire temporarily shut down Highway 104 near Havre Boucher Friday afternoon.
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Pedestrian in hospital with 'potentially life-threatening' injuries: HRP
A pedestrian is in hospital with what Halifax Regional Police are calling potentially life-threatening injuries after a collision Friday night.
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Storm damage leaves a dozen residents stranded in Cape Breton community
About a dozen people are still stranded after a storm battered Cape Breton earlier this week.
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'This land belongs to the Mi’kmaq people': Historic land transfer on Nova Scotia’s south shore
Jim and Margaret Drescher have owned Windhorse Farm for more than 30 years, but now, the pair has decided to return the land to a people who know it even better.
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Some lineups, but no crowds, for Black Friday in N.S.
With doors opening at 8 a.m., some shoppers did line up early at Best Buy in Dartmouth Crossing, hoping to snag Black Friday deals in person.
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130 children receive COVID-19 vaccine on P.E.I. as province holds its first clinic
Prince Edward Island held its first COVID-19 pediatric vaccine clinic Friday for children ages five to 11 years old.
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Weather watching: Cape Breton braces for more rain
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Pediatric vaccine appointments begin to fill
![Counting down the days as Nova Scotia parents secure appointments for their kid’s COVID-19 vaccination. CTV’s Sarah Plowman reports.]()
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N.B. government still trying to reach agreement with nurses
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The gift of life: call for blood donors
![Canadian Blood Services says it needs donations, with 4000 unfilled appointments on the East Coast alone. CTV’s Paul Creelman reports.]()
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Emergency supplies flown into Cape Breton
![Supplies were loaded onto a helicopter, bound for people stranded in Cape Breton after a record-setting storm battered the region.]()
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COVID-19 outbreak at N.B. hospitals
![Essential services will be provided at two Horizon Health hospitals even though COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared at both facilities.]()
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GoFundMe set up for woman killed by vehicle
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Fallout continues from coal burn ban
![Fallout continues following Ottawa’s confirmation it won’t excuse the Belledune Generating Station from burning coal past 2030.]()
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Fredericton homeless shelter looks to expand
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It's been less than one week since the big reveal – re-introducing Woody the Talking Christmas Tree to a legion of fans – old and new.
Looking for a furry friend? PEI Humane Society hits capacity ahead of holiday season
With over 200 animals currently in their care, the PEI Humane Society has hit capacity.
Maritime animal rehab centres expecting an increase in injured birds following storm
Rehabilitation centres like, Nova Scotia's Hope for Wildlife, are expecting to receive many injured birds over the next couple of days after heavy rain and high winds made its way through the region.
Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign kicks off using 'tap to give' feature for second year in a row
It's only the first week of the Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign in the Fredericton-Oromocto region and they're already behind on donations.
Halifax museum prepares to unveil 80,000 year old mastodon bones
Even though they were unearthed three decades ago, so far, only researchers have seen mastodon bones found here in the Maritimes.
Putting their best paws forward: Raising awareness about first responders' mental health
When the alarm sounds and firefighters head out on a call, they never really know what's waiting for them.
'It's a hard thing to come forward': Calls for more action on human trafficking in N.S.
The mother of a teen survivor of human trafficking says hearing of recent trafficking charges laid in another case in Bridgewater, N.S., brings back memories of the moment she learned the same thing had happened to her daughter.
Special delivery sparks rumours of return of beloved holiday tradition
A special delivery at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, N.S. had social media buzzing with rumours Friday.
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A maritime business success story
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Black Friday tech deals
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Sharing stories of hope during the pandemic
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Something is 'bug-ing' Christmas tree growers in New Brunswick
The midge may be gone, but the insect has put some Christmas trees out of commission this year, since they need recovery time post-infestation.
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Maritime moms spread cheer with #projectnicelist
Project Nice List is an online campaign aimed at helping people feel the magic of Christmas through creative daily challenges.
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Reaction to verdict in southern USA brings Maritime reaction
Members of the Maritime Black community watched closely as justice was served in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
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Famous N.S. talking Christmas tree’s fresh face gets nod from Fallon
It's been less than one week since the big reveal – re-introducing Woody the Talking Christmas Tree to a legion of fans – old and new.
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Nova Scotia's child poverty rate worst in 30 years
The co-author of a new study released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said the lack of progress made addressing child poverty is alarming.
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Fredericton curlers achieve new Guinness World Record; set higher goal for fundraising efforts
A group of curlers in Fredericton, N.B. who recently beat the Guinness World Record for the longest curling game are now setting a new goal for themselves.
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Maritime animal rehab centres expecting an increase in injured birds following storm
Rehabilitation centres like, Nova Scotia's Hope for Wildlife, are expecting to receive many injured birds over the next couple of days after heavy rain and high winds made its way through the region.
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Cape Breton pizza shop owners put competition aside to offer help after fire
On the night of Nov. 11, Belly Busters Pizza & Donair, on Nova Scotia’s Membertou First Nation, was badly damaged in a fire.
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'I apologize': David Suzuki says he was wrong to warn that pipelines will be blown up
Environmentalist and TV host David Suzuki apologized Thursday for comments he made about exploding pipelines.
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The mayor of a small Ontario town defended its decision to keep a famous weather-prognosticating groundhog's death a secret for about a year, saying she was protecting the 'Wiarton Willie brand.'
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Walmart says it will remove sexually explicit toys placed in the children's section of its website after a woman shopping for a gift for her young nephew came across the graphic products.
Jeopardy! contestants stumped by Ottawa clue offered free trip to city
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Ontario reports first two cases of omicron COVID-19 variant
Two people from Ottawa who returned from a trip to Nigeria have tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant of concern that was first detected in southern Africa, Ontario health officials reported Sunday.
Fresh flooding prompts new evacuations in Abbotsford, B.C., as water spills in from Wash. state
The Nooksack River in Washington state has overtopped its dike, and the City of Abbotsford is expecting floodwaters to cross the U.S. border, Mayor Henry Braun said Sunday afternoon.
Government set to introduce beefed-up bill banning conversion therapy
The federal government is preparing to table a new, tougher bill today in its latest effort to ban conversion therapy in Canada.
B.C. prepared to use Alert Ready notification system as storms continue, minister says
B.C. officials urged residents to avoid all non-essential travel as the province deals with the second in a string of three storms and prepares for the final one.
Canada supports plan for international pandemic treaty
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says Canada supports the development of a new global convention on pandemic preparedness and response that will be debated at a special meeting of the World Health Assembly today.
World's first electric tundra buggy used for polar bear spotting in Churchill, Man.
The world's first electric tundra buggy is now being used to take tourists to see polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba.
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WHO says it's not yet clear if omicron causes more severe disease
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday that it is not yet clear if the new omicron coronavirus variant is more transmissible compared to other SARS-CoV-2 variants or if it causes more severe disease.
As Barbados heads toward a republic, some wonder why it matters
As Barbados prepares to form a republic and remove the British queen as its sovereign, some residents in the capital Bridgetown on Sunday acknowledged they remained confused about what the change means and how it will affect them.
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Restrictions tighten around the globe due to omicron variant
Ontario confirms two cases of the omicron variant as other countries announce restrictions. CTV’s Heather Butts reports.
Fraser Valley endures 120 millimeters of rain amid recovery
B.C. faces heavy rainfall as the province enters its second week of recovery. CTV’s Heather Wright reports.
Flood watch in effect for portions of Vancouver Island
A flood watch is in effect for large portions of British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. CTV’s Kevin Gallagher reports.
U.S. airports crowded on busiest travel day amid pandemic
Airports are crowded as travellers are on the move after U.S. Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. CTV’s Richard Madan reports.
Video shows two Black teens being violently arrested in Que.
Police in Quebec City are facing questions after video of them violently arresting two Black teens surfaced.
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Trust comes from 'tangible action': Eyre on sexual assaults
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Minister lays out how feds will tackle inflation crisis
Families Minister Karina Gould discusses how the government will deal with the inflation crisis.
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