A year after Fiona: Nova Scotians still fear blackouts as utility claims improvements
Some are weary of Nova Scotia Power's promises for improvement, as fall hurricane season brings lengthy power outages he feels could be avoided.
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‘We’re kind of homeless’ Fredericton fire displaces 110 people
A fire in Fredericton’s north side on Thursday has displaced 110 people at a time where the city is seeing extremely low vacancy rates.
Halifax Mooseheads to retire Nathan Mackinnon's number
Colorado Avalanche star player Nathan Mackinnon, is back home. MacKinnon’s number 22 retired will Friday night, by his former junior team, the Halifax Mooseheads.
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Gas prices down in Nova Scotia and P.E.I., up in New Brunswick
Saint John drivers paid just over 1.85 per litre for gas on Friday, 10 cents more than drivers paid in Halifax, and many from New Brunswick are not happy.
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Wet weather having large effect on P.E.I. potato harvest
It’s about to be the busiest time of year for Prince Edward Island potato farmers, but conditions this summer haven’t been ideal for the island’s premiere crop.
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Some advocates saying drug use in Moncton has reached a 'time of crisis'
As Moncton continues to see a rise in drug use and overdoses, some say the solution to the crisis is decriminalizing possession of drugs.
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New Brunswick Crime Stoppers launches new initiative to help solve unsolved crimes
Earlier this week, New Brunswick Crime Stoppers released their first two videos as part of a new initiative across the province.
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New Brunswick man’s disappearance being investigated as homicide: RCMP
RCMP in New Brunswick say the disappearance of a 58-year-old Sunny Corner man is being investigated as a homicide.
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Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce unimpressed with CEBA loan repayment extension
The federal government announced an 18 day extension on the repayment of the CEBA loans, which the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton says isn’t nearly enough.
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Police in New Brunswick charge 37-year-old man, recover stolen vehicle
RCMP in Sussex, N.B. say they have charged a 37-year-old man from Saint John and recovered a stolen vehicle in Garnett Settlement.
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Federal Fiona recovery fund providing $9 million for community comfort centres
The federal government is providing $9 million to help communities hit by post-tropical storm Fiona ensure they're ready to offer residents refuge from the next big storm.
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Nova Scotia expands immigration program in bid to fill pharmacy, paramedic jobs
Nova Scotia is expanding a fast-tracked immigration program to include international students who want to become paramedics and pharmacy technicians.
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Cybersecurity Breach: MOVEit costs N.S. taxpayers more than $3 million; personal info from thousands still at risk
N.S. MOVEit cyber hack price tag $2.85 million for credit monitoring services alone.
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Nova Scotia seeing the fastest growing rent prices in Canada
While the population in the Halifax-area grows, the number of rentals available is dwindling, leaving many paying prices for units that have never been seen in Nova Scotia’s history.
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Canada ranked 8th among 11 developed countries in seniors' care
A new study from the C.D. Howe Institute compares seniors’ care in Canada to that of other wealthy nations, providing insights into its relative performance and areas for improvement.
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Nova Scotia seeing the fastest growing rent prices in Canada
While the population in the Halifax-area grows, the number of rentals available is dwindling, leaving many paying prices for units that have never been seen in Nova Scotia’s history.
Students from India watch as tensions escalate between India and Canada
India’s move to suspend visa services for Canadian citizens, and the growing tensions between the two countries are being watched very closely in the Maritimes, especially among students.
'It gets emotional': Homeowners cleanup after flooding caused by post-tropical storm Lee
Homeowners in the Fredericton-area are still cleaning up after post-tropical storm Lee caused severe flooding for some in New Brunswick’s capital.
N.B. virtual care report worrying for senior advocates
The introduction of virtual care in New Brunswick has shown to be helpful for much of the province, but a snapshot into the use of virtual care shows mixed reactions.
'You have to make some choices': Monctonians react to inflation hike
It's getting more and more difficult for Moncton residents to deal with inflation and the rising cost of gas.
More HRM hotels providing shelter for the homeless
There's more evidence that the homeless crisis in the Halifax-area is growing, and CTV News has confirmed more hotels have been tasked with providing temporary housing for the less fortunate while more permanent solutions are found.
'Yes — this is the new normal': Lee damage relatively minor, but more big Maritime storms expected
Post-tropical storm Lee rolled through the region over the weekend, bringing heavy winds and flash flooding, and experts say there's likely more storms to come in the years ahead.
Newfoundland university threw open its doors to Titanic dive operator, emails show
A research institute at Newfoundland and Labrador's Memorial University threw open its "proverbial doors" last year to the company that owned the doomed Titan submersible, less than a year before the vessel suffered a catastrophic implosion while diving to the Titanic shipwreck.
Former Humboldt Bronco Ty Smith, girlfriend Kat Kastner crowned winners of The Amazing Race Canada
Former Humboldt Broncos player Ty Smith and his girlfriend Kat Kastner were crowned the winners of The Amazing Race Canada on Tuesday.
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Some advocates saying drug use in Moncton has reached a 'time of crisis'
As Moncton continues to see a rise in drug use and overdoses, some say the solution to the crisis is decriminalizing possession of drugs.
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Halifax Mooseheads to retire Nathan Mackinnon's number
Colorado Avalanche star player Nathan Mackinnon, is back home. MacKinnon’s number 22 retired will Friday night, by his former junior team, the Halifax Mooseheads.
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Devoted dad honours his daughter by participating in Moncton’s Terry Fox Run
While many Maritime Terry Fox events were cancelled or postponed due to weather this year, Doug Patterson and his family weren’t about to miss the opportunity to walk to honour a very special family member.
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Tipping fatigue increasing as gratuity requests grow: survey
Maritimers tip an average of 16.3 per cent when eating out according to a 2022 survey, with 35 per cent saying they tip more than then did before the pandemic.
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Halifax-Dartmouth home to oldest saltwater ferry service in North America
The Halifax-Dartmouth ferry service is a regular part of many peoples morning routine, but what many didn't know is the ferry is the oldest operating saltwater ferry in North America.
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Glace Bay teachers bring home a win and $5K on Family Feud Canada
A group of teachers from Glace Bay brought home a win and $5,000 from their appearance on Family Feud Canada.
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Open Sky Co-operative starts new tradition to honour an old friend
Marking the start of a new annual tradition, friends, family and volunteers gathered at Open Sky Co-operative on Wednesday for the Heather Smith Day of Pickling.
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Trio of roosters wait for new home at Moncton’s animal shelter
While it’s not a typical animal that Animal for Wellbeing usually brings in, three little roosters are waiting for their home at the local shelter after being found in the city.
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A sanctuary just outside of Estevan is giving some of Saskatchewan’s smallest equines with special needs the opportunity for a forever home.
Cutting obituary for B.C. man thanks karma for 'doing what she does best'
Few obituaries begin with the words, "I am pleased to announce" – but Amanda Denis believes in blunt honesty.
'I was so shook up': Ontario senior says she was charged nearly $3,000 for replacement garage door opener
An Ontario senior has a warning for homeowners after she says a contractor overcharged her, demanding thousands of dollars to replace her garage door opener.
Vancouver Island man earns global fame on TikTok with tap-testing videos
Travis Stock is grateful to have grown up from a shy boy to a fearless man — who was inspired by his big sister to overcome adversity through giving back — by finding a creative way to spread joy and positivity.
Ontario woman seeking part-time work 'living in a nightmare' after losing $395,000 to job scam
An Ontario woman looking for a part-time job is devastated after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to an employment scam.
'Yes — this is the new normal': Lee damage relatively minor, but more big Maritime storms expected
Post-tropical storm Lee rolled through the region over the weekend, bringing heavy winds and flash flooding, and experts say there's likely more storms to come in the years ahead.
Rock climbers offered poo bags as Squamish, B.C., wilderness spotted with waste
Rock climbers in B.C.'s Sea to Sky region are hopeful new bag dispensers will address a growing – and gross – problem of human waste accumulating on popular climbing routes.
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1 RCMP officer killed, 2 seriously injured while executing search warrant in Coquitlam, B.C.
One RCMP officer was killed and two others were seriously injured while police were executing a search warrant at a home in Coquitlam, B.C., Friday.
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EXCLUSIVE 'Shared intelligence' from Five Eyes informed Trudeau's India allegation: U.S. ambassador
There was 'shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners' that informed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's public allegation of a potential link between the government of India and the murder of a Canadian citizen, United States Ambassador to Canada David Cohen confirmed to CTV News.
'He was truly exceptional': Slain B.C. RCMP officer identified
B.C. RCMP has identified the officer killed while executing a search warrant in Coquitlam Friday morning as Const. Rick O'Brien.
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WATCH Video of rats running on wall prompts closure of Waterloo Tim Hortons
A Tim Hortons on University of Waterloo campus has been closed after a video of rats scurrying down one of the restaurant’s walls surfaced online.
'He had a big heart': Father of fallen teenage wildland firefighter remembers his son
When 19-year-old Jaxon Billyboy graduated high school in Williams Lake in June, it was a proud moment for his father Sheldon Bowe.
How does India's visa office suspension affect Canadian travellers?
The suspension of Indian visa services for Canadians this week has prompted uncertainty among many who had hoped to travel to India in the near future. Here's what the visa centre closure could mean for India's sizable diaspora community in Canada, which is now caught in the middle of rising diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Health Canada recalls more than 28,000 X-Lite lighters due to burn hazard
Health Canada has issued a recall notice for the X-Lite Multi-Purpose Lighter, warning consumers about the potential fire and burn hazards associated with this product.
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TREND LINE Conservatives extend summer lead over Liberals, NDP sees bump in Nanos ballot tracking
With the fall sitting of Parliament underway, Nanos ballot tracking shows the federal Conservatives continue to hold onto the lead they’ve had all summer while the Liberals remain stalled, and the NDP has managed to gain a bit of steam in third place.
Who's Bob Menendez? New Jersey's senator charged with corruption has survived politically for years
Bob Menendez, 69, has survived politically for nearly five decades. The son of Cuban immigrants and an attorney by training, he was a Union City, New Jersey, school board member at age 20 -- before he graduated from law school -- and went on to become the mayor of the city. Here's some of what we know about him.
