Man charged for N.S. car crash that killed 3 people
A 25-year-old man is facing multiple dangerous driving charges in connection to a vehicle crash that killed two adults and an infant on a Nova Scotia highway last October.
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Two Catholic churches in Halifax are permanently closing their doors
Two prominent Catholic churches in Halifax are permanently closing their doors.
P.E.I. proposes banning Islanders of a certain age from purchasing tobacco products in new health plan
A new proposal to ban Islanders of a certain age from ever buying tobacco products could put Prince Edward Island at the forefront of the battle against smoking.
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'Sudden death' draws large police presence to Middle Sackville, N.S., neighbourhood
A large police presence in Middle Sackville, N.S., Tuesday night was the result of a sudden death, according to Nova Scotia RCMP.
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2 N.B. schools locked down after 'emergency operation'
Two New Brunswick schools locked down due to an “emergency operation” Wednesday afternoon.
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Arrest warrant issued for Perth-Andover, N.B., man
The Western Valley Region RCMP is searching for a man wanted on an arrest warrant in the Perth-Andover, N.B., region.
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21-year-old woman dead after single-vehicle crash on N.S. highway
A 21-year-old woman is dead after a car crash on Highway 104 in Nova Scotia Tuesday evening.
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Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland
A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are a likely contributor to the decline.
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'Rule number one is to have fun': Line dancing provides laughs, smiles to all
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N.B. receives $18M build more child-care spaces
Federal Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic Leblanc announced $18 million over four years to help New Brunswick build more child-care spaces during a visit in his home province on Wednesday.
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Person responsible for 1996 drugging of 'Titanic' crew likely not a local: Halifax police
Halifax Regional Police believe a non-resident could be responsible for the infamous drugging of numerous crew members of the 'Titanic' movie with a hallucinogenic in 1996.
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LungNSPEI launches program for accessible radon testing
LungNSPEI is launching a pilot program with the Nova Scotian government to provide radon testing and mitigation services to lower-income residents.
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'Gives me hope': Nova Scotia creating plan to fill gaps in services for people with autism
Nova Scotia has started drafting a provincial autism action plan.
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Pockets of showers, chance of thunderstorms in Maritimes Wednesday night and Thursday
A weak weather front will bring scattered showers and a chance of small thunderstorms to the Maritimes Wednesday night and Thursday.
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'Not a scarient': New COVID-19 subvariant dominant in Canada
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Man charged after vehicle clocked going 88 km/h over the speed limit in Dartmouth: police
A man has been charged after police say he was caught driving more than 80 km/h over the speed limit in Dartmouth, N.S., Tuesday.
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Former UNB hockey coach Gardiner MacDougall joins the Moncton Wildcasts
Gardiner MacDougall is the new head coach for the Moncton Wildcats after 24 seasons with the UNB Reds men's hockey team.
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Fifth teen facing charges after threats allegedly made toward Halifax schools
Police say a fifth teenager is facing charges following a series of threats made toward Halifax-area schools.
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Nova Scotia lacks accurate caseload count for burdened social workers: official
Nova Scotia's Department of Community services doesn't have an accurate read of social worker caseloads involving children and families at risk.
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No charges for N.B. RCMP after man suffers 'medical distress' in cell: SiRT
The interim director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) does not believe members of the Codiac Regional RCMP committed a criminal offence in connection to a man who died after going into “medical distress” in New Brunswick police cells a year-and-a-half ago.
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New Brunswick's Hopewell Rocks prepares for season opening
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Regulated area for invasive box tree moth expanded to parts of the Maritimes
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added much of the Maritimes to a regulated area for an invasive species.
New York-based artist's Nova Scotia inspired exhibition debuting in Canada next year
A New York-based artist's Cape Breton inspired exhibition will make its Canadian premiere in Nova Scotia next year.
How often should I get my eyes checked? Optometrist weighs in
The month of May is Vision Health Month in Canada, a month which hopes to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and regular checkups.
Aurora borealis makes rare appearance in the Maritimes
The Maritimes saw got a light show recently, with the northern lights making a rare appearance across the region due to increased solar activity.
N.S. delivery driver’s car stolen while picking up order
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Rothesay, N.B., woman ready to break barriers at Miss Universe Canada 2024
Lorraine Peters from New Brunswick looks forward to sharing her message on a national stage for women to have the confidence, and courage to pursue whatever they choose no matter their age
Halifax Curio Collective offers treasure trove for vintage seekers
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Pilot project for three-wheeled vehicles to start in Nova Scotia soon
A pilot project to test and evaluate the operation of federally-approved three-wheeled vehicles on Nova Scotia roads starts next week.
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Nova Scotia has started drafting a provincial autism action plan.
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'Rule number one is to have fun': Line dancing provides laughs, smiles to all
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Healthy lifestyle can reduce genetic risks of early death by 62%: study
A new study has found people with a genetic risk could extend their lifespan by up to five-and-a-half years with a healthy lifestyle.
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'Unseen' film largest English-language movie to be shot in New Brunswick in more than a decade
Unseen is the largest English-spoken film to be filmed in New Brunswick in more than a decade
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New Brunswick's Hopewell Rocks prepares for season opening
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Third annual Teal to Heal event in Cape Breton wraps up with record-high donations
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Arrest warrant issued for Perth-Andover, N.B., man
The Western Valley Region RCMP is searching for a man wanted on an arrest warrant in the Perth-Andover, N.B., region.
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'Rule number one is to have fun': Line dancing provides laughs, smiles to all
For those looking for something fun mid-way through the work week in Saint John, N.B., line dancing classes at the Urban Dance Company are a hot ticket.
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Fire officials on edge as Nova Scotia dries up
With wildfire conditions worsening in Nova Scotia, efforts are underway to inform those living in encampments about potential hazards
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LungNSPEI launches program for accessible radon testing
LungNSPEI is launching a pilot program with the Nova Scotian government to provide radon testing and mitigation services to lower-income residents.
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Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland
A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are a likely contributor to the decline.
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'Irate male' assaulted Newfoundland officers with block of cheese, police say
Police in Newfoundland say patrol officers were assaulted Thursday by a "very irate male" wielding a block of cheese.
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P.E.I. proposes banning Islanders of a certain age from purchasing tobacco products in new health plan
A new proposal to ban Islanders of a certain age from ever buying tobacco products could put Prince Edward Island at the forefront of the battle against smoking.
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NCAA basketball tournaments coming to Moncton, Charlottetown this fall
Charlottetown, P.E.I., will host a first-ever event in eastern Canada later this year: the Atlantic Slam W basketball tournament.
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B.C. musician's song catches attention of Canucks
When Adam Kirschner wrote 'Slap Shot,' he never imagined the song would be embraced by his favourite team.
'We're on standby': Team ready to help entangled right whale in Gulf of St. Lawrence
A team is ready to help an entangled North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Thieves caught on camera stealing pet chicken from North Vancouver backyard
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Adopted daughter in the Netherlands reunited with sister in Montreal and mother in Colombia, 40 years later
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'Reimagining Mother's Day': Toronto woman creates Motherless Day event after losing mom
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Chris Hadfield inspires youth musical in Sudbury
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U.S. intelligence officials wanted to meet with Transport Canada's UFO 'lead'
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Ontario's 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski arrested
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Person responsible for 1996 drugging of 'Titanic' crew likely not a local: Halifax police
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Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland
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Barge hits a bridge in Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill
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