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Weather conditions ground aircraft covering Shelburne County wildfire

Crews fighting an out-of-control wildfire in southwestern Nova Scotia are trying to determine what impact weekend rain had on their efforts.

Northfield fire department member Seth Slauenwhite sprays down a flare up along highway 103 near Shelburne, Nova Scotia, N.S. in this Saturday, June 3, 2023 handout photo. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Wildfire areas soaked over the weekend, rainfall warnings in effect

A much needed rain fell over the weekend for much of the Maritimes, including those areas combating wildfires.

P.E.I. police search for ski masked man allegedly prowling around Stanley Bridge home

Police in Stanley Bridge, P.E.I., are investigating after a man in a ski mask was captured on a home security camera walking around a home.

Police say the man is described as tall and slender, wearing a dark jacket and white ski mask. (Photo: RCMP)

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Teens donate prom dresses to Maritime wildfire relief

More than 60 dresses from across the province have already been collected at Alyssa’s Formals in Lower Sackville, N.S. The online movement to donate a dress to a girl in need has grown so quickly, the owner decided to provide a central location to make everything easier.

For Taylor Hernandez of Sydney Mines, N.S., donating her old prom dress to a girl who may have lost hers in the Nova Scotia wildfires was the least she could do. (Ryan MacDonald/CTV Atlantic)

CTV’s Bruce Frisko receives notice to evacuate neighbourhood while anchoring newscast

Thousands of Nova Scotians have been waiting and worrying about their homes and neighbourhoods since wildfires began burning in the province on Sunday forcing mandatory evacuations. Among them is CTV Atlantic’s Bruce Frisko, who found himself on both sides of this crisis.

CTV Atlantic’s Bruce Frisko learned residents in his neighbourhood had to evacuate their homes while he was anchoring CTV News at 6 on May 28, 2023.

Countless volunteers, businesses helping Tantallon fire evacuees

As the fire fighters and first responders work around the clock to battle the Tantallon, N.S., area wildfire that’s burning out of control, so too are countless volunteers, non-profits, and businesses.

Volunteers distribute food to evacuees at White Sails Bakery in Tantallon, N.S. (Heidi Petracek/CTV Atlantic)

'Atlantic Strong': Country Liberty unveils new t-shirt in wildfire relief support

100 per cent of the t-shirt sales will go towards supporting wildfire relief efforts.

Moncton store offers a trip back in time

Spin-It Records & Video is offering its customers a different shopping experience by bringing back old memories with collectibles, records and even movie rentals.

Port of Saint John marks record visit with Oasis of the Seas

The 8,000 people on board the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship made their way into Saint John for a one-day stop Tuesday, nearly doubling the population of the uptown core.

Dr. Jane Goodall reflects on her legacy and the future of the environment

More than 60 years after Dr. Jane Goodall began her groundbreaking research, being a messenger of hope just may be her most important role yet.

CTV News Producer welcomes triplets ahead of Multiple Births Awareness Day

One week ago, CTV Atlantic’s Andrea Jerrett gave birth to three beautiful baby girls. Now, with Sunday marking Multiple Births Awareness Day, Jerrett is sharing her experience of carrying triplets.

'I walk every day': New Brunswick outdoorsman proves age is just a number

Bill Mayo isn’t letting age keep him from doing what he loves. This weekend the 90-year-old is taking on a 42-kilometre walk as part of the Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts' 40th anniversary.

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Kiefer Sutherland’s whisky brand raises more than $100,000 for N.S. wildfire relief efforts

A whisky brand co-founded by actor Kiefer Sutherland says it has raised more than $100,000 for relief efforts related to the ongoing Nova Scotia wildfires.
Teens donate prom dresses to Maritime wildfire relief

More than 60 dresses from across the province have already been collected at Alyssa’s Formals in Lower Sackville, N.S. The online movement to donate a dress to a girl in need has grown so quickly, the owner decided to provide a central location to make everything easier.
New Brunswick school’s mini-putt golf course a huge hit

The kids at Forest Glen School in Moncton have learned a lot about golf this week thanks to their dedicated physical education teacher. Michelle Phillips LeBlanc has created an 18-hole, multi-themed mini-putt golf course in the school’s gym.
'Humble Bandits' cleaning up New Brunswick

The 'Humble Bandits' have been tidying public spaces in New Brunswick since 2020.
Police, cybersecurity experts warn of potential scams for wildfire relief

Times of crisis like the Nova Scotia wildfires can often bring out the best in people, but experts warn they can also be a breeding ground for the total opposite.
Fiona ReLeaf: Islanders restoring urban trees in Charlottetown

Charlottetown is trying to get some of its urban trees lost due to post-tropical storm Fiona back with help from a new program.
Countless volunteers, businesses helping Tantallon fire evacuees

As the fire fighters and first responders work around the clock to battle the Tantallon, N.S., area wildfire that’s burning out of control, so too are countless volunteers, non-profits, and businesses.
'Atlantic Strong': Country Liberty unveils new t-shirt in wildfire relief support

100 per cent of the t-shirt sales will go towards supporting wildfire relief efforts.

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Kiefer Sutherland’s whisky brand raises more than $100,000 for N.S. wildfire relief efforts

A whisky brand co-founded by actor Kiefer Sutherland says it has raised more than $100,000 for relief efforts related to the ongoing Nova Scotia wildfires.

Blind Paralympian teams up with scent-trailing dog to find missing people

Jessica Tuomela is a swimmer and triathlete, and has been on the podium at the Paralympics, but says the feeling returning a missing person home safely is no comparison.

Jessica Tuomela and a scent-trailing dog.

Montreal hot sauce makes spicy new addition to YouTube show 'Hot Ones'

La Pimenterie's Curry Verde is the hot new thing on 'Hot Ones,' a hit celebrity interview show on YouTube.

Curry Verde, produce by Montreal hot sauce-maker La Pimenterie, is currently being featured on the viral YouTube show 'Hot Ones.' (CTV News/Olivia O'Malley)

Eyewitness accounts: A glimpse inside N.S. fire damaged neighbourhoods

A burnt metal frame of a trampoline offers a tiny trace of the young family who until Sunday, lived on Jenna Lane.

Orcas ramming boats doing some 'teenage roughhousing': UBC researchers

Gangs of killer whales have been causing chaos off the coast of Spain for the past few years, ramming into hundreds of boats, causing expensive damage to some and even sinking three since 2020. And UBC researchers have a theory why.

DJ dad in Guelph, Ont. brings his beats to the streets on the back of stroller

A Guelph man is gaining online popularity for scratching and sampling during his walks around the Royal City.

Ontario soccer referees to wear body cameras to combat increase in abuse

Ontario referees will be outfitted with body cameras this summer in an effort to stop aggressive abuse at soccer games across the province.

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