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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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.
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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Twelve COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at St. FX
There are 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at St. FX University in Antigonish, N.S. and more cases are expected in the coming days.
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N.S. woman, 82, facing several charges in connection with fatal collision
An 82-year-old Nova Scotia woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision.
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N.S. man arrested in connection with car fire: RCMP
A 34-year-old Nova Scotia man has been arrested after police responded to a call of a car on fire Monday night in Wilmot, N.S.
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Two injured in stabbing at Halifax apartment: police
Halifax Regional Police is investigating a stabbing that sent two people to hospital.
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U.S. library overwhelmed by Canadians caught without ArriveCAN app at N.B. land border
Canadian residents arriving at St. Stephen, N.B. land border crossings without registering online beforehand are finding support from an overwhelmed U.S. library.
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Nova Scotia reports 22 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 147 active cases in province
Nova Scotia reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 recoveries on Tuesday.
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Health officials in New Brunswick report 69 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 752 active cases
Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting 69 new cases of COVID-19 today but say the number of hospitalizations is going down.
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Patch Work: N.B. quilter's love letter to Saint John
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Maritimers weigh in on U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics
America’s diplomatic boycott of February’s winter games in Beijing would see athletes competing, while government officials stay home.
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CBRM looking to solve unsightly sign situation
Multi-coloured mobile signs, advertising pretty much anything you can think of, are a common sight around the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
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P.E.I. reports five new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, three under the age of 12
Prince Edward Island is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the total number of active cases on the Island to 23.
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Nova Scotia raised borrowing by more than $1 billion to cover COVID-19 costs: auditor
Nova Scotia's auditor general says the province approved $1.1 billion in added borrowing during 2020-21 to cover the capital and relief costs of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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'Brazen' N.S. prison assault calls for sentences that deter prison violence: Crown
A prosecutor presented evidence of rising violence in Nova Scotia's jails Tuesday as he called for tough sentences against inmates who took part in a "brazen" and orchestrated assault upon a new arrival.
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Halifax police investigating two robberies in less than 12 hours
Police are asking for the public’s help to solve two robberies that occurred in Halifax in less than 12 hours.
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Three vehicle collision shuts down part of Nova Scotia’s Highway 101
A section of Highway 101 has been shut down following a three vehicle collision on Tuesday.
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Three people displaced following fire in New Glasgow, N.S.
The Canadian Red Cross says three people have been displaced following a fire Monday in New Glasgow, N.S.
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System set to bring heavy snow to Maritimes
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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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Man arrested in connection with car fire
![A 34-year-old Nova Scotia man has been arrested after police responded to a call of a car on fire.]()
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News and weather update: Wednesday, Dec. 08, 2021
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Crossing confusion at Canada-U.S. border
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P.E.I. reports five new cases of COVID-19
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N.S. reports 22 new COVID-19 cases
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COVID-19 cases climb in N.B. schools
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CBRM’s sign situation
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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.
'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.
Putting their best paws forward: Raising awareness about first responders' mental health
When the alarm sounds and firefighters head out on a call, they never really know what's waiting for them.
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CTV Morning Live Atlantic for Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Weather update: Wednesday, Dec. 08, 2021
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![CTV's Ana Almeida chats with Neville MacKay from My Mothers Bloomers about how you can easily create 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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Vancouver woman hospitalized in Mexico after being assaulted by stranger
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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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Canada announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics, athletes will still compete
Canada will proceed with a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, meaning government officials won’t attend but athletes can continue to compete.
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Pfizer says COVID-19 booster offers protection against Omicron
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A number of past patients at a Vancouver hospital are learning they were treated by a woman accused of fraudulently posing as a nurse.
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