Mask mandate drops in Nova Scotia public schools Tuesday
When students in Nova Scotia return to school on Tuesday after the Victoria Day long weekend, wearing masks will be optional.
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Man, 19, dies following single-vehicle crash in Shediac Cape, N.B.
A 19-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle collision in Shediac Cape, N.B.
2 adults, 1 child rescued from rising Bay of Fundy tides in New Brunswick
Three people were rescued after being stranded on the Maces Bay ledges in New Brunswick on Sunday.
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N.S. family displaced following house fire Monday
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Halifax-area building under construction collapses; no one on-site at the time: developer
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'I'll be back next year to win it again': 2 Halifax runners win Blue Nose Marathon Sunday
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Gowns of generosity: Over 100 prom dresses donated at N.B. high school
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Pop of colour: Moon mist inspired mural being painted in Halifax's downtown core
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One fisherman dead following incident on remote lake near Saint John
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Sydney man dies following collision on Kellys Mountain
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New study suggests Atlantic Loop needed as part of energy mix as coal is phased out
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Moderate livelihood fishery launched by First Nation in Cape Breton
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Family and friends organize search for missing Halifax teen
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N.S. schools mask mandate ends Tuesday
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Fire shuts down highway in New Brunswick
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19-year-old dies after N.B. single vehicle crash
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Alma, N.B., detour removed
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Three rescued after stranded in Maces Bay in N.B.
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Study highlights importance of Atlantic Loop
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N.B. volunteers donate prom dresses
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Halifax intersection gets pop of colour
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Areas in N.B. under tornado watch
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Main Street Myrtle returns home after 8 months at Hope for Wildlife
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Beloved P.E.I. musical 'Anne and Gilbert' set to make its first comeback
The famous music of Anne and Gilbert hasn’t hit the stage on the island since 2019, but a local festival is allowing it make a return.
With Grand Manan's only bank set to close, residents of the N.B. island are fighting to keep it open
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Maud Lewis painting, once traded for grilled cheese sandwiches, sells for $350K
A painting by Nova Scotia artist Maud Lewis that was once traded for a few grilled cheese sandwiches, recently sold for an astounding $350,000 at auction.
N.S. artist makes history as youngest rapper to release full album in Canada
A young Nova Scotia rapper is making hip-hop history. Six-year-old Levon the Prince just released his debut six-track album.
P.E.I. park to be named in honour of Mi’kmaw runner
Michael Thomas was one of the best long distance runners of his era. In 1911, he was the first Prince Edward Islander to ever run the Boston Marathon. He finished 26th that year.
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Crocheted Halifax clock tower dress turns heads
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N.S. community paramedic program benefiting patient care
Three years after launching, a community-based paramedic program in Nova Scotia has changed the way some patients receive care.
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Halifax country musician Lisa Richard set to launch sophomore album
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N.S. artist makes history as youngest rapper to release full album in Canada
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Long weekend kicks off camping season with few restrictions
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'It makes us feel really good': Cape Breton volunteers offer monthly free lunches as food costs continue to rise
With food prices going up, a group of Cape Breton volunteers are doing what they can to provide a little relief to those on the island.
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Hope for Wildlife sees uptick in animal drop-offs as warmer months approach
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State-of-the-art climate research centre officially opens on P.E.I.
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