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Evacuation centre, comfort centres open for residents fleeing Halifax-area wildfire

An evacuation centre opened overnight in Halifax for residents fleeing a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon.

Thick plumes of heavy smoke fill the Halifax sky as an out-of-control fire in a suburban community quickly spread, engulfing multiple homes and forcing the evacuation of local residents on Sunday May 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark

Tracking forest fires across Nova Scotia

The number of wildfires in Nova Scotia so far this season is up 150 per cent compared to the same time period in 2022.

Air quality alerts issued in Nova Scotia as wildfires burn

Environment Canada has issued air quality alerts for Shelburne County and western Halifax County due to the presence of wildfire smokes.

Smoke can be seen from the Upper Tantallon fire in this May 28, 2023, photo. (Sarah Plowman/CTV Atlantic)

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Moncton brewery crafts new beer designed by Artificial Intelligence: 'It gave us a bunch of ideas'

The folks at Moncton's Tire Shack Brewing decided to have a little bit of fun with the future when it came to their latest beer.

Tire Shack Brewing Co brew master Henry Soares (left) and co-owner Alan Norman hold their new beer Garden Party on Thursday. The beer was designed using Artificial Intelligence. (Derek Haggett/ CTV News)

'It symbolizes spring': Millions of tulips in bloom on Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is looking a little like Holland this spring, with millions of bulbs and acres of tulips all tucked away in one rural community.

Tulips are pictured in a field in rural Prince Edward Island. (Jack Morse/CTV Atlantic)

Jann Arden returning to the Maritimes for Habitat for Humanity fundraiser

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia is throwing a house party-style fundraiser in Halifax next month that includes a performance by award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden.

Jann Arden will perform at Habitat's Huge House Party in Halifax on June 16, 2023. (Source: Facebook/HabitatNS)

History maker and trail blazer Bob Dawson makes celebrated return to Saint Mary’s campus

Bob Dawson walked into the Halifax Forum for the first time in decades.

'It was wonderful': Princess Anne visits N.B., pays respect to fallen Mounties

Princess Anne is in New Brunswick for a whirlwind visit, attending several events, including a wreath laying ceremony at the RCMP memorial for the three Mounties who were shot and killed in Moncton in 2014.

Parks Canada offers unique work opportunity on Sable Island

Parks Canada is on the lookout for an operations manager to work and live on Sable Island.

Sackville High School celebrates 50 years of graduates

Sackville High School was built in the midst of a building boom during the early 1970s to serve the community of Lower Sackville and its surrounding areas. Now, the school is celebrating 50 years of graduates.

LEGO enthusiasts build 10,000-piece replica of Halifax Citadel

Maritime LEGO enthusiasts were busy in Halifax Saturday afternoon, putting the finishing touches on their scale replica of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

'Can't wait to hand out that giant cheque': Multi-million dollar lottery prize still unclaimed in New Brunswick

A multi-million lottery jackpot remains unclaimed in New Brunswick.

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CTV News Producer welcomes triplets ahead of Multiple Births Awareness Day

One week ago, CTV Atlantic’s Andrea Jerrett gave birth to three beautiful baby girls. Now, with Sunday marking Multiple Births Awareness Day, Jerrett is sharing her experience of carrying triplets.
'I walk every day': New Brunswick outdoorsman proves age is just a number

Bill Mayo isn’t letting age keep him from doing what he loves. This weekend the 90-year-old is taking on a 42-kilometre walk as part of the Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts' 40th anniversary.
Playing sports improves mental health in girls: report

A new Canadian study finds sport has a remarkable impact on mental health, particularly among girls.
'Light in the Forest' promotes mental wellness through artistic beauty

Artist Holly Carr’s display at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History combines the beauty of art with its healing powers. It’s a musical, artistic journey design to enhance mental wellness.
Moncton brewery crafts new beer designed by Artificial Intelligence: 'It gave us a bunch of ideas'

The folks at Moncton's Tire Shack Brewing decided to have a little bit of fun with the future when it came to their latest beer.
New Brunswick guinea pig rescue looks for a lifeline

After helping nearly 600 pigs in the last five years, For the Love of Guinea Pigs Rescue and Sanctuary needs help to keep the rescue doors open.
'She was crying, then she was smiling': Hospitalized Cape Breton girl honoured via video chat at school awards night

Something special was happening at the annual academic awards night at Riverview High in Coxheath, N.S. on Tuesday evening.
Pushback against online sports betting ads

Advocates criticize sports celebrities using their name and fame to promote and entice fans of all ages to participate in online sports betting.

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Ont. university will waive tuition fees for students from First Nations whose traditional territory it's on

The University of Waterloo has announced it will offer free tuition to students from two First Nations whose traditional territory covers the land where the university is located.

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Caught on video: Baby moose stops traffic in B.C.

The moments when a mother moose and her baby stopped traffic on a Northern B.C. highway last week were caught on video by a truck driver.

This screengrab from a video submitted by Rodney Pierre shows a baby moose and its mother on a B.C. highway.

UBC's 'slowest' graduate earns history degree 54 years after enrolling

Arthur Ross first enrolled at UBC in 1969. He'll receive his bachelor's degree on Thursday.

Arthur Ross is seen in handout photos provided by UBC, one of them taken in 1969 and the other more recently.

Vancouver astronomer gains access to prestigious James Webb Space Telescope for research

Since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched in December 2021, researchers across North America and Europe have been vying for access to it. It took years and a series of failures for Dr. Jeremy Heyl to get his turn.

Sudbury, Ont., police respond to 'noise' complaint, end up joining basketball game

It turns out that the sound of children playing outside is not a reason to make a police complaint.

Vancouver photographer captures images of orcas ‘metres’ from his kayak

Liam Brennan had a once-in-a-lifetime experience while kayaking near the University of British Columbia last Wednesday.

'The Star Dude': B.C. man building the world's largest pair of binoculars

Port Alberni's David Gibney has had stars in his eyes for decades, and is about to realize his life's ambition — creating what he claims is the world’s largest pair of binoculars.