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One man is dead and a second is badly injured after a suspicious house fire in Coal Creek, N.B.

Filmmaker Spencer MacKay, fixture of annual IWK Telethon, passes away at 27

A young Halifax filmmaker known for his dedication to the IWK Telethon, and who is a familiar face to CTV News viewers, has died at the age of 27.

Avril Lavigne to play shows in Moncton, Halifax next year

Calling all Sk8er Bois … Canada’s pop-punk princess is coming to Atlantic Canada. Evenko says Avril Lavigne is extending her sold-out Greatest Hits Tour due to popular demand.

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After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral showed its new self to the world, with rebuilt soaring ceilings and creamy good-as-new stonework erasing somber memories of its devastating fire in 2019.

Dora the Explorer balloon floats by along Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, Thursday, Nov. 28 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

The traditional 45-metre Dortmund Christmas tree, one of the world's largest, is illuminated for the first time this year at the Christmas market in Dortmund, Germany, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

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Halifax group crafts personal holiday gifts for seniors

Members from the Prescott Group in Halifax are gathering to make homemade gifts for seniors heading into the holiday season.
Many Halifax shoppers go online for Black Friday

Nova Scotians are taking full advantage of Black Friday this year, and not necessarily in the most traditional way either.
Music to her ears: CBU researcher wins national award for diversity in music

Dr. Marcia Ostashewski and her colleagues are riding a high after the Cape Breton University professor was awarded one of the highest honours in Canada in her field of work.
Merry 'Thrift-mas': Many Maritimers shopping second hand this year

“Thrift-mas” has become a thing in the Maritimes as many are turning to second-hand gifts.
Maritimers react to Australian ban on social media for children under 16

A social media ban for children under the age of 16 has now been passed by the Australian Senate and will soon become a world-first law.
Atlantic Canadian players hit the ice for weekend-long female hockey tournament in Dartmouth

A weekend-long hockey tournament that attracts teams from all across Atlantic Canada kicked off in Dartmouth, N.S., on Thursday.

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New Brunswick

N.B. man charged with possessing, accessing child pornography

RCMP in New Brunswick has charged a 48-year-old man from Brewers Mills in connection with a child pornography investigation.
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NEW Man killed, another injured in 'suspicious' house fire in New Brunswick

One man is dead and a second is badly injured after a suspicious house fire in Coal Creek, N.B.

Nova Scotia

'Bedlam': Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas

A Nova Scotia lawyer has lost his appeal of a suspension following an alleged courtroom struggle earlier this year that saw him restrained by deputy sheriffs.
Filmmaker Spencer MacKay, fixture of annual IWK Telethon, passes away at 27

A young Halifax filmmaker known for his dedication to the IWK Telethon, and who is a familiar face to CTV News viewers, has died at the age of 27.

Newfoundland and Labrador

N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation

A Newfoundland and Labrador judge has acquitted a man of six crimes, including sexual assault and sexual interference, citing inadequacies in the investigation by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
Newfoundland's LGBTQ2S+ bar paid drag queens $37.50. Tara Nova called them out.

If the screaming crowd in the twinkling Majestic Theatre in downtown St. John's was any indication, Newfoundland drag queen Tara Nova will never have to accept $37.50 for a show again.

Prince Edward Island

P.E.I. adds motorcoach buses to rural transit routes

The Prince Edward Island government is adding several large-capacity motorcoach buses to rural transit routes in the next few weeks.
Singer-Songwriter Aaron Goodvin says ‘thank you’ to Atlantic Canadians with East Coast tour

Singer-songwriter Aaron Goodvin catches up with CTV's Katie Kelly during a quick stop on his east coast tour.

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Watch: Noisy throng of sea lions frolic near Jericho Beach

A large swarm of California sea lions have converged in the waters near Vancouver’s Jericho and Locarno beaches.

Auburn Bay residents brave the cold to hold Parade of Lights

It was pretty cold Saturday night, but the hearts of those in a southeast Calgary neighbourhood warmed right up during a big annual celebration.

Three million grams of cereal collected to feed students in annual Cereal Box Challenge

The food collected will help support 33 breakfast and snack programs in the Greater Essex County District School Board.

Regina's LED volume wall leaving Sask. months after opening

Less than a year after an LED volume wall was introduced to the film world in Saskatchewan, the equipment is making its exit from the province.

Temperature records broken, tied following latest snowfall in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan received yet more snow as winter continues to ramp up on the prairies. With the increased precipitation, communities have recorded dipping temperatures – with a handful breaking or tying longstanding records.

'My dear Carmel': Lost letters returned to 103-year-old Guelph, Ont. woman

A young history buff was able to reunite a Guelph, Ont. woman with letters written by her husband almost 80 years ago.

'We have to do something': Homeless advocates in Moncton reaching out for help over holidays

Twice a week, Joanne and Jeff Jonah fill up their vehicle full of snacks and sandwiches and deliver them to the homeless in downtown Moncton, N.B.

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Wind chills of -50, snowfall of up to 50 cm: Canada's weather forecast

As the second day of December unfolds, Canadians from coast to coast are experiencing a range of wintry conditions. Here's what's happening in different parts of the country.

Multiple elements contributed to fatal Chinook helicopter crash in Ottawa River, investigation concludes

The investigation into a Chinook helicopter crash near Petawawa, Ont. that killed two military pilots concludes an 'unperceived acceleration' and environmental conditions were "significant contributors" to the crash in the Ottawa River.

Kremlin says Trump threat to BRICS nations over U.S. dollar will backfire

The Kremlin said on Monday that any U.S. attempt to compel countries to use the dollar would backfire after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on BRICS countries if they created their own currency.

U.S. Postal Service suspends accepting mail bound for Canada due to strike

The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended accepting mail headed to Canada due to the strike by Canada Post workers.

Kingston, Ont. doctor ordered to repay $660K for pandemic vaccination payments

An Ontario health tribunal has ordered a Kingston, Ont. doctor to repay over $600,000 to the Ontario government for improperly billing thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at the height of the pandemic.

'Ally to the North': Ontario launches U.S. ad campaign amid Trump's tariff threat

Ontario is launching a U.S. ad campaign, touting the province as an 'ally to the North' ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and under the threat of tariffs on all Canadian goods.

Crews work to reopen highway north of Toronto after major snowstorm hits cottage country

Crews are still working to reopen Highway 11 north of Toronto after parts of Ontario’s cottage country were hit with upwards of 140 centimetres of snowfall over the weekend.

Ontario food banks cutting back amid 'unprecedented surge in demand'

About 40 per cent of food banks in the province have scaled back the amount of food they provide each visit amid “record-high demand,” according to a new report by Feed Ontario.

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family.