Kalin's Call: Heavy snowfall expected in the Maritimes
Light snow has started to fall in southwestern areas of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick this afternoon.
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‘We want to bring closure’: Searchers try to beat snowstorm to find missing Cape Breton senior
RCMP and volunteer search and rescue personnel spent Wednesday trying to find any sign of a missing Cape Breton senior before an impending snowstorm hits the region.
N.B. reports 111 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday
Public health officials reported 111 new COVID-19 infections in New Brunswick Wednesday, along with 82 recoveries.
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Nova Scotians prepare for winter storm
Many Nova Scotians spent Wednesday preparing for an impending winter wallop.
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Officials confirm 21 infected with COVID-19 after Nova Scotia university grad event
A COVID-19 outbreak at St. Francis Xavier University in northeastern Nova Scotia has seen 21 people test positive for the virus so far, health officials said Wednesday.
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N.B. government looking at ways to mitigate spread of COVID-19 in schools
Another 10 cases of COVID-19 have been found in schools or child-care facilities in New Brunswick, the province confirmed Wednesday.
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P.E.I. reports six new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, two in children
Prince Edward Island reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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Man arrested for threatening N.L. health minister about mask mandate
Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say they've arrested a 64-year-old man for threatening the provincial health minister at his home over pandemic mask rules.
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Nova Scotia reports 34 new COVID-19 cases, outbreak at St.FX
Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting 34 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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Some P.E.I. COVID-19 testing sites experiencing high volumes, long wait times
Health officials in Prince Edward Island say COVID-19 testing clinics in Souris and Charlottetown are experiencing very high volumes and higher than usual wait times.
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Cracked Cyclones: One military helicopter repaired using reinforcement in the tail
Repairs have been completed on one of the Canadian military's 19 Cyclone helicopters recently found with cracks in its tail, the Royal Canadian Air Force confirmed Wednesday.
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N.S. ramps up take-home COVID-19 testing kit program
A volunteer-led initiative to hand out rapid take-home COVID-19 testing kits is ramping up across Nova Scotia over the holidays.
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Do you recognize these toolboxes? N.B. RCMP looking for rightful owner
RCMP in New Brunswick are hoping to track down the rightful owner of 30 toolboxes and tools that were recently located.
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New Brunswick announces $84.7 million investment to support public schools
The New Brunswick provincial government has announced they will invest $84.7 million to support public schools in the province.
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Man charged after two women stabbed in Halifax
Halifax police have laid charges following a stabbing Tuesday evening.
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President of University of Prince Edward Island resigns, citing health concerns
The president of the University of Prince Edward Island has resigned suddenly, citing health concerns.
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Police investigating shots fired in Dartmouth
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a report of shots being fired in Dartmouth early Wednesday morning.
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Halifax police looking for suspect after three women sprayed with sensory irritant
Halifax Regional Police are investigating after three women were sprayed with a sensory irritant in separate assaults Tuesday night.
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Nova Scotia announces multi-million cash infusion for continuing care
The Nova Scotia government has announced it will invest about $57 million to support continuing care in the province.
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Nova Scotians prepare for snowstorm
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Search for missing woman ramps up
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N.B. looks to curb spread of COVID-19 in schools
![New Brunswick’s education minister says officials are looking at ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 cases in schools.]()
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N.S. ramps up asymptomatic testing
![Nova Scotia is ramping up asymptomatic, take-home tests so people can test themselves before holiday get-togethers.]()
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Movement to put Mi'kmaw in Hockey Hall of Fame
![A movement is underway to induct the Mi'kmaw into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and recognize their historic contribution to the game's origin.]()
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COVID-19 cases climb at ST. F.X.
![After more than 20 confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus, concern grows at St. Francis Xavier University.]()
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Hospital determines cause of COVID-outbreak
![Horizon Health is reporting close range, person-to person transmission is likely behind the COVID-19 outbreaks in their hospitals.]()
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System set to bring heavy snow to Maritimes
![Meteorologist Kalin Mitchell provides an update on the system that is set to bring heavy snow to parts of the region.]()
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Two injured in Halifax stabbing
![Two people are in hospital and one person is in custody following a stabbing in Halifax Tuesday night.]()
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Rushed parking job turns into annual Christmas tradition in Saint John, N.B.
For many Saint John, N.B. residents, the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in front of an old-school barbershop on the city’s west side has become a sure sign that the holidays have arrived.
Local theatres prepare holiday productions after a year off
Local actors are preparing their holiday productions at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, N.S. after the pandemic forced actors off the stage for more than a year.
'It's like it was meant to be': Sweater returns 50 years later to N.S. woman who knit it
Sandra Rice can still recall making a child's cardigan back in 1971 and entering it in the Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition, where it took home second place. She never imagined that same sweater would reappear in her life 50 years later.
'It helps families': N.B. woman's grief project turns into fundraising efforts for local charity
Winding recycled wool into stars started as a way for Michelle Swan to manage her grief after her brother passed away from cancer.
Famous N.S. talking Christmas tree’s fresh face gets nod from Fallon
It's been less than one week since the big reveal – re-introducing Woody the Talking Christmas Tree to a legion of fans – old and new.
Looking for a furry friend? PEI Humane Society hits capacity ahead of holiday season
With over 200 animals currently in their care, the PEI Humane Society has hit capacity.
Maritime animal rehab centres expecting an increase in injured birds following storm
Rehabilitation centres like, Nova Scotia's Hope for Wildlife, are expecting to receive many injured birds over the next couple of days after heavy rain and high winds made its way through the region.
Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign kicks off using 'tap to give' feature for second year in a row
It's only the first week of the Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign in the Fredericton-Oromocto region and they're already behind on donations.
Halifax museum prepares to unveil 80,000 year old mastodon bones
Even though they were unearthed three decades ago, so far, only researchers have seen mastodon bones found here in the Maritimes.
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Weather update: Wednesday, Dec. 08, 2021
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Tips for festive floral arrangements
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Sweet treats for your sweet tooth
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Getting crafty this holiday season
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The hottest makeup for the holiday season
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Fredericton real estate agent collects pajamas for children in need
A Fredericton real estate agent is working to help keep children in her area cozy this winter with the Pajama Project.
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Feeding the need: two meat markets compete to collect the most turkeys
Two local grocery stores are going head-to-head to see who can collect the most turkeys to donate to the Fredericton Firefighters Association Turkey Drive.
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Cancer survivor grateful for new cancer centre in Cape Breton
With construction officially underway on Cape Breton’s new cancer centre, a young mother reflects on the importance of world-class care at home.
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Rushed parking job turns into annual Christmas tradition in Saint John, N.B.
For many Saint John, N.B. residents, the sight of a Volkswagen Beetle in front of an old-school barbershop on the city’s west side has become a sure sign that the holidays have arrived.
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Maritime travel officials expect a busier holiday season as COVID-19 vaccine rates rise, restrictions loosen
After a year with minimum recreational travel due to strict COVID-19 restrictions, a spokesperson for the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, just outside of Halifax, N.S., says they're expecting to see that change this holiday season.
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Local theatres prepare holiday productions after a year off
Local actors are preparing their holiday productions at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, N.S. after the pandemic forced actors off the stage for more than a year.
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N.B. woman's themed tree keeps Christmas magic year round
Ruthie Allison has always loved the magic of Christmas and the lights and decorations that go with it. After last Christmas was complicated by COVID-19, Allison decided to hold onto that magic a little bit longer, in an effort to keep the pandemic blues at bay.
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'There's an opportunity to give back': Maritimers help ring-in Giving Tuesday
To celebrate Giving Tuesday, Benny Locke dropped off a donation to Feed Nova Scotia on behalf of his co-workers at SNC-Lavalin.
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Ottawa man charged after two-year investigation into international ransomware attacks
An Ottawa man has been charged following a nearly two-year investigation into several ransomware attacks on targets in Canada and the U.S.
Full send: How the Calgary Disc Golf Club is helping grow the sport around the world
The sport of disc golf has exploded in popularity during the pandemic, namely because it's relatively easy to do and fairly inexpensive to get started.
Vancouver woman hospitalized in Mexico after being assaulted by stranger
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'Safe to say it's been dead for a long time': Hawk found by B.C. kids was taxidermy, not in need of rescue
Volunteers at a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Delta, B.C., are used to receiving calls about a variety of species, but nothing quite like this.
Superspreader event in Kingsville, Ont. investigated for 'breaches' in public health guidance
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Ontario will see rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations even without Omicron variant, modelling suggests
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'Scale of the flood damage is extraordinary,' B.C.'s deputy premier says as province moves forward with recovery
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Many Gen Z Canadians giving up on home ownership: survey
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Que. teacher banned from classroom for wearing a hijab
Canadian in quarantine hotel: 'We live with' bags of garbage
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Police chase ends on golf course in Fla.
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Christmas tree outside Fox News' NYC office lit on fire
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