One fisherman dead following incident on remote lake near Saint John
New Brunswick RCMP say a Saint John man has died following an incident Saturday afternoon on Loch Alva Lake, near Musquash.
Atlantic News | Local Breaking | CTV News Atlantic
'I'll be back next year to win it again': 2 Halifax runners win Blue Nose Marathon Sunday
Two new Haligonians won the Blue Nose Marathon Sunday, and for both, it was their first time winning a marathon.
Halifax-area building under construction collapses; no one on-site at the time: developer
An investigation into how and why a building under construction in the Halifax area collapsed on Sunday is underway, according to the developer behind the project.
MORE TOP STORIES
-
New study suggests Atlantic Loop needed as part of energy mix as coal is phased out
The proposed energy corridor to connect the four Atlantic provinces to hydroelectricity from Quebec and Labrador is important for helping the region reach zero carbon emissions, but the project isn't enough, a new study suggests.
-
Family and friends organize search for missing Halifax teen
A few dozen friends, family members, and strangers gathered in Spryfield, N.S., on Saturday to search for a teenager who disappeared three months ago.
-
Field of dreams: Non-profit group gives life to former Cape Breton baseball field
After years of fundraising a community group in Glace Bay, N.S., has given an old baseball field new life.
-
Claudia Chender sole candidate running as leader of Nova Scotia's NDP
Claudia Chender is the unopposed candidate running to be the next leader of Nova Scotia's New Democratic Party.
-
Long weekend kicks off Maritime tourism season
The long May weekend is a traditional kickoff for seasonal tourism operators around the Maritimes, and there’s already early signs of a busy summer ahead.
-
Moderate livelihood fishery launched by First Nation in Cape Breton
A Nova Scotia First Nation has launched a moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Cape Breton with approval from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
-
Sydney man dies following collision on Kellys Mountain
A 53-year-old man from Sydney has died following a collision between a car and motorcycle near Englishtown, N.S., says RCMP.
-
'She's making my dreams come true': 12-year-old Cape Breton cancer fighter keeps on fundraising
Last week, Molly Wadden and her father set up a musical fundraiser at the Cape Breton Farmers Market. On Saturday, the two returned with a cheque for the Make-A-Wish Foundation for $13,062.85.
-
'I'm just in shock': Fire at Dartmouth scrap metal business out; air quality improves
A section of Dartmouth's Burnside Industrial Park was shut down Friday after a fire in a scrapyard triggered alerts and air quality warnings.
-
Kalin's Call: Warmer temperatures, risk of thunderstorms expected for long weekend
Some warmer temperatures are expected for the Maritimes during the upcoming May long weekend. With that, however, brings a few rounds of showers with a risk of thunderstorms.
-
Costs reach $25.6 million for public inquiry into 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia
The public inquiry into Nova Scotia's mass shooting has already cost $25.6 million to investigate the April 18-19, 2020, rampage -- and there are still about five months remaining in its mandate.
-
P.E.I. to lift COVID-19 masking order in schools, daycares on Monday
Prince Edward Island is ending its pandemic-related mask mandates on Monday for K-12 schools, school buses, early learning centres and child-care facilities.
Top Videos
-
Areas in N.B. under tornado watch
![Some parts of New Brunswick are under a tornado watch as the risk of severe thunderstorms roll in.]()
-
Fisherman dies after incident at a N.B. lake
![One fisherman has died following an incident that occurred at Loch Alva Dam in New Brunswick on Saturday.]()
-
Halifax building under construction collapses
![A building that has been under construction in the Halifax area collapsed, but the cause remains unclear.]()
-
Search for entangled North Atlantic right whale
![A search is underway for an entangled North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.]()
-
Blue Nose Marathon in action over the weekend
![Thousands of runners participated in Nova Scotia's annual race, the Blue Nose Marathon, as it took over the streets of Halifax this weekend.]()
-
Basketball Nova Scotia reveals latest jerseys
![Basketball Nova Scotia revealed their latest jerseys on Sunday, which includes a tribute to the victims of the Nova Scotia mass shooting.]()
-
Celebrations for North Preston Day Care Centre
![A gala was held over the weekend to celebrate 50 years of the North Preston Day Care Centre.]()
-
Plans for a new Glace Bay, N.S., fitness park
![After years of fundraising, a community group in Cape Breton is giving an old baseball field new life with plans to make it a fitness park.]()
-
Family, friends search for missing Halifax teen
![On Saturday, friends and family of Devon Sinclair Marsman searched the neighbourhood where the 16-year-old was last seen three months ago.]()
Editor's Picks
Crocheted Halifax clock tower dress turns heads
Textile artist Alexandria Masse is a crochet master, her fingers flying with speed and dexterity every time she creates.
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.
Do COVID-19 rapid tests work on Omicron?
A recent study revealed that COVID-19 rapid antigen tests may be less sensitive to newer variants, leaving some to wonder just how accurate these tests actually are. Experts share how to get the most accurate results when testing for the virus.
Monkeypox outbreak: What is it and how does it spread?
A growing number of countries, including Canada, the U.S., Spain, Portugal, and the U.K, are reporting an unusual outbreak of monkeypox. Here is what we know about this rare virus.
Prince Charles acknowledges suffering of residential school survivors
Prince Charles says he and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, were departing Canada with 'heavy hearts' and a deeper understanding of residential schools after their royal visit wrapped in the Northwest Territories.
Four things Canadians can do to save money on their groceries during inflation
With Statistics Canada reporting a 9.7 per cent increase in food costs over the last year, Canadians are being pushed to find ways to pinch pennies at the grocery stores. Here are some ways to save.
Record food price hike has some Maritimers cutting down on food waste
At a time when the cost of pretty much everything seems to be sky-high, the latest inflation figures, which came out Wednesday, were shocking when it came to the price of food.
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.
CTV Morning Live
-
CTV Morning Live Atlantic for Friday, May 20, 2022
![CTV Morning Live Atlantic]()
-
News update: May 20, 2022
![Amanda Debison brings you the latest news for across Atlantic Canada.]()
-
Weather update: May 20, 2022
![Ana Almeida shares your Atlantic Canadian weather forecast.]()
-
How to tick proof your summer
![We'll chat with a researcher about protecting ourselves from tick bites, and what to do if you get one.]()
-
A delicious turkey recipe with Mexican flavours
![Chef Ben Kelly joins us to share a delicious turkey recipe that's full of flavour.]()
-
SPONSORED: Long weekend fashion essentials
![We'll head to Halifax Shopping Centre to refresh our summer wardrobes.]()
-
Details on the Asian Food Festival in our region
![We'll find out how we can have a delicious time exploring the Asian Food Festival.]()
-
MOVE 100 Music Minute: May 20
![Erin Hopkins of Halifax's MOVE 100 shares three more hot tracks in the latest Music Minute.]()
-
CTV Morning Live Atlantic for Thursday, May 19, 2022
![CTV Morning Live Atlantic]()
News at 5
-
Crocheted Halifax clock tower dress turns heads
Textile artist Alexandria Masse is a crochet master, her fingers flying with speed and dexterity every time she creates.
-
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.
-
Halifax country musician Lisa Richard set to launch sophomore album
Halifax-based musician Lisa Richard is preparing to release her sophomore album and she says its meaning is to highlight positive moments.
-
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.
-
Long weekend kicks off camping season with few restrictions
In a community some consider 'the gateway' to the Cabot Trail, a mountainside campground in Englishtown, N.S. is preparing to welcome visitors to the famed scenic coastal drive.
-
'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.
-
Hope for Wildlife sees uptick in animal drop-offs as warmer months approach
It's proving to be another busy spring season at Hope for Wildlife. The animal rehabilitation centre in Seaforth, N.S., tends to see an uptick in baby animal drop-offs this time of year.
-
State-of-the-art climate research centre officially opens on P.E.I.
Prince Edward Island is home to a new one-of-a-kind facility. The University of Prince Edward Island’s new climate research centre officially opened Thursday.
Featured Events
Local Spotlight
Funeral services held for decorated 100-year-old Canadian fighter ace
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Second World War fighter ace James "Stocky" Edwards in Courtenay, B.C.
'Holy grail of all finds': Ottawa boy finds gun while magnet fishing in creek
A 12-year-old Ottawa boy is sharing his story after a magnet fishing trip turned up an unexpected find.
With Grand Manan's only bank set to close, residents of the N.B. island are fighting to keep it open
Residents on the New Brunswick island of Grand Manan are rallying to keep their village’s only bank open. The Bank of Nova Scotia, or Scotiabank, notified customers of its plans to leave Grand Manan in January.
'Cougar' spotted in Vancouver neighbourhood was actually a large house cat: police
Police were called to a Vancouver neighbourhood for reports of a cougar sighting in the area. What they found was something else.
100-year-old veteran to walk 100km for homeless heroes
A soon-to-be centenarian and veteran of the Second World War is about to walk 100 kilometres to raise funds for homeless veterans.
Manitoba parents want changes to allow traditional Indigenous names on birth certificates
A new bill brought forward by Manitoba’s NDP would allow parents to give their children traditional Indigenous names.
'A pretty amazing phenomenon': Giant ice shoves form on Lake Winnipeg
Even though it is spring, some Manitobans were in for a cool surprise over the weekend as ice piled up on the shore of Lake Winnipeg, creating what looked like giant hills of ice.
Stay CONNECTED
Don't Miss Videos
Dog recovering from leg amputation after fighting cancer
Despite missing a leg, one family's dog is finding his joy and regaining his agility ability. Adam Sawatsky explains.
Family welcomes newborn girl born along side of the highway
Rapper J. Cole signs with Toronto CEBL basketball team
Quebec high-speed sailing team turning heads worldwide
Homebuyer's remorse: Lawyer on getting out of your purchase
Royals join Tom Cruise at 'Top Gun' premiere in London
'Tasteless' dress code sign at Ont. school ignites debate
CTV Barrie anchor Jayne Pritchard retires after 40 years
Maud Lewis art worth $350k after being traded for a sandwich
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Storm leaves at least nine dead, many powerless across Ontario and Quebec
Tens of thousands of people remain without power after Saturday's powerful storm that left at least nine dead and caused extensive damage throughout southern Ontario and Quebec.
What is a 'derecho'? Climatologist explains Saturday's powerful storm
The storm that moved across Ontario and Quebec Saturday is known as a 'derecho', a powerful kind of windstorm that is long lasting and far-reaching.
Trained dogs can identify COVID-19 by sniffing skin swabs: study
A new study that brought sniffer dogs to an airport to search for COVID-19 has found that dogs may be able to detect the virus with high accuracy just from smelling skin swabs.
Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial
A Ukrainian court sentenced a 21-year-old Russian soldier to life in prison Monday for killing a civilian, sealing the first conviction for war crimes since Moscow's invasion three months ago.
Zelenskyy urges 'maximum' sanctions on Russia in Davos talk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for 'maximum' sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech Monday to corporate executives, government officials and other elites on the first day of the World Economic Economic gathering in Davos.
LIVE AT PDT
LIVE AT PDT | Sunrise ceremony opens daylong Kamloops, B.C., memorial to mark graves detection anniversary
A memorial to mark the one-year anniversary of the announcement of the detection of an unmarked burial site at the former residential school at Kamloops, B.C. starts early Monday with a ceremony at sunrise and concludes with a closing evening prayer.
A new billionaire has been minted nearly every day during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been good for the wallets of the wealthy. Some 573 people have joined the billionaire ranks since 2020, bringing the worldwide total to 2,668, according to an analysis released by Oxfam on Sunday. That means a new billionaire was minted about every 30 hours, on average, so far during the pandemic.
Group of Ontario lawyers petitions courts to keep proceedings virtual
More than 1,000 lawyers in Ontario have signed a petition to make all court appearances 'presumptively virtual unless parties and their counsel agree otherwise.'
Officials expect 3 to 4 days to restore power across Ottawa following storm
Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.
CTV News Video Network
Ont. and Que. storm leaves at least 9 people dead
Peel police say one woman has died after being struck by a tree during the fast moving storm that rocked parts of southern Ontario.
Dire shortage of baby formula continues across U.S.
Foam 'geyser' erupts from Ont. street, confusing drivers
Calls for crackdown amid surge in GTA carjackings
Spain proposes mandatory leave for severe menstrual pain
'An act of madness': Former U.K. prime minister on Putin
What’s next for the UCP after Jason Kenney’s resignation?
Canada
-
-
LIVE AT PDT
LIVE AT PDT | Sunrise ceremony opens daylong Kamloops, B.C., memorial to mark graves detection anniversary
-
-
-
-
