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Power outages affecting 23,000 Maritime customers

With all of the Maritimes still under extreme cold warnings Saturday, more than 23,000 households and businesses are without power, as of 5 p.m.

Nova Scotia Premier revives campaign promise to fix health care at party AGM

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is reassuring his party faithful that he still intends to fix the province's health-care system at whatever cost it takes.

P.E.I. health authority raises concerns about new medical school

A new medical school at the University of Prince Edward Island is set to start training its first class in fall 2024. But the nagging question is, with ongoing doctor shortages on the island, who’s going to teach?

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Shubenacadie Sam, Lucy the Lobster see shadows, predict six more weeks of winter

Two well-known animals in Nova Scotia shared the same opinion Thursday after seeing their shadows, predicting six more weeks of winter.

Shubenacadie Sam's much larger groundhog mascot is pictured outside the real Sam's burrow on Groundhog Day 2023. (Carl Pomeroy/CTV Atlantic)

Cape Breton man recounts close call after car crashed into his home

A Cape Breton man is counting his blessings after a car smashed through the front of his home in Whitney Pier, N.S., Monday morning.

Harold Legge says he and his wife were in the kitchen when a car crashed through the front of their home and into a bedroom, just metres from where they were standing.

John Paris left Nova Scotia a young man and carved out a remarkable hockey career

As John Paris looks back on his hockey career, his mind quickly goes to where it all started in his hometown of Windsor, N.S.

John Paris, who is originally from Windsor, N.S., left his hometown as a young man and carved out a remarkable hockey career. (Source: Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame)

$31-million lottery ticket sold in Cape Breton, largest win ever in the Maritimes

Atlantic Lottery says someone in Cape Breton has a record-breaking, multimillion-dollar winning lottery ticket.

A journalist's journey: From Nova Scotia to the front lines in Afghanistan

A 38-year-old journalist from Nova Scotia who recently did some investigative work in Afghanistan for The New York Times is getting a lot of attention for his published pieces over the last 18 months.

Paul Hollingsworth funds scholarship for grieving Saint Mary’s University students

CTV Atlantic’s Paul Hollingsworth is establishing a scholarship for Saint Mary’s University students who are grieving the loss of a parent or sibling.

Halifax university's technology to help U.S. find missing soldiers on ex-battlefields

An archeological team from Saint Mary's University will travel to France this summer to use ground-penetrating radar and other technology to assist a United States defence agency recover and identify military personnel missing since the Second World War.

Meet the Syrian refugee who owns the biggest international grocery store in Atlantic Canada

Syrian refugee Rafat Harb, 24, owns Syriana Market in Halifax -- the largest international grocery store in Atlantic Canada.

New Brunswick woman provides a guinea pig haven

Lending a helping hand and several rooms in her house, a New Brunswick woman has opened a guinea pig sanctuary, helping to fill a big void for the little rodents.

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'He understood that we are all people': N.S. human rights champion remembered during African Heritage Month

Tom Miller, a human rights champion from Nova Scotia, is being remembered during African Heritage Month.
Juno-nominated Rich Aucoin releases first single from ‘Synthetic Season 2’

Rich Aucoin’s music continues to be creative and innovative. His latest work of art is just part one of a four-part series, and it’s already landed him a Juno nomination.
Money-saving meal planning tips from a dietician mom of seven

As grocery store prices continue to rise, Kate's Creative Kitchen is sharing tips on how to save at the checkout.
John Paris left Nova Scotia a young man and carved out a remarkable hockey career

As John Paris looks back on his hockey career, his mind quickly goes to where it all started in his hometown of Windsor, N.S.
Veggies for seniors: A Valentine's surprise

Seniors in the Halifax area can now register to receive a delivery of fruits and vegetables on Valentine’s Day.
Chiac Disco: N.B. singer-songwriter Lisa LeBlanc celebrates Acadian roots with latest record

Acadian singer-songwriter Lisa LeBlanc kicked off her Maritime tour Wednesday night in Edmundston, N.B.
A journalist's journey: From Nova Scotia to the front lines in Afghanistan

A 38-year-old journalist from Nova Scotia who recently did some investigative work in Afghanistan for The New York Times is getting a lot of attention for his published pieces over the last 18 months.
Events honouring Nova Scotia's African Heritage Month held across province

Wednesday marks the first day of African Heritage Month, also known as Black History Month depending on the province you live.

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Conan O'Brien's fascination with Vulcan, Alta., prompts parade marshal invite

A podcast mention of the southern Alberta town of Vulcan, and its embracement of all things Star Trek, has prompted festival officials to invite Conan O'Brien to lead its parade.

Conan O'Brien arrives at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Video of Sask. hockey rink's 95-year-old staircase grabs national attention online

One of Saskatchewan’s oldest hockey rinks has garnered national attention for its unique features and unusual design.

Milestone Selects players use the catwalk to get onto the ice from their dressing room. (AllisonBamford/CTVNews)

Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students during tour of Toronto college

Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds dropped by a Toronto college on Wednesday, surprising students in the midst of a school project.

Actor Ryan Reynolds poses in front of a sign at Toronto's Seneca College. (Twitter/@VancityReynolds)

Quebec's famed groundhog Fred la Marmotte has died; child stands in for Groundhog Day

The Quebec rodent who predicted whether spring would arrive early, Fred la Marmotte, died the day before Groundhog Day.

Banff National Park cave creature exists 'no where else': Parks Canada

A cave in Banff National Park has been recognized as a globally significant location thanks to a tiny creature found inside.

Toronto student’s algorithm helps detect radio signals emitting from 5 distant stars

A new artificial intelligence algorithm created by a Toronto student is helping researchers search the stars for signs of life.

'Miracles do happen': Parents of toddler who fell into pool grateful to community

Gillian Burnett was almost finished her work day on Jan. 24 when she received a terrifying call about her young son. Waylon, 20-months-old, was found submerged in an outdoor pool at a home daycare near Petrolia, Ont.

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U.S. downs Chinese balloon, a flashpoint in U.S.-China tensions

The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on orders from President Joe Biden, after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America, becoming the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.

In this photo provided by Brian Branch, a large balloon drifts above the Kingston, N.C. area, with an airplane and its contrail seen below it. The United States says it is a Chinese spy balloon moving east over America at an altitude of about 60,000 feet (18,600 metres), but China insists the balloon is just an errant civilian airship used mainly for meteorological research that went off course due to winds and has only limited "self-steering" capabilities. (Brian Branch via AP)

Extreme cold can bring frostbite and hypothermia. Here are the symptoms to watch for

Canadians will continue to bundle up in the country's east this weekend as a recent bout of extreme cold persists in much of Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. CTVNews.ca looks at the signs and symptoms for frostbite and hypothermia to watch for if exposed to extreme cold.

Poor oral health could affect the brain later in life: early study

An early study has shown keeping your gums and teeth healthy may have added benefits for your brain health.

Toronto named as host city for 2024 NHL all-star game

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Saturday the league's 2024 showcase will be played in Toronto for the ninth time.

Extremely cold temperatures prolong cold weather alerts for much of Eastern Canada

A cold snap that triggered Environment Canada alerts involving eight provinces and territories extended into a second day on Saturday, shattering several past temperature records and leaving thousands of customers in Atlantic Canada without power.

China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky

The massive white orb drifting across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and is blowing up on social media. A look at what's known about the balloon crossing the U.S. and what isn't.

Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate.

Eyes on the sky as Chinese balloon shot down over Atlantic

Eyes were locked on the skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed over the U.S. Eastern Seaboard -- where local authorities warned civilians against taking potshots with rifles -- before it was shot down when it drifted over the Atlantic Ocean.