Messy mix of snow, ice pellets and rain Sunday into Monday
A low-pressure system moving up the coastline of Maine will cross Nova Scotia Sunday into early Monday morning, bringing a mix of snow, ice pellets and rain.
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P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts
As the Prince Edward Island election approaches its final week, the Green Party is fighting to hold onto its historic gains from the last provincial vote -- a battle some experts say could result in lost seats.
NDP MP introduces bill to combat online hate speech
Incidents of online hate speech are on the rise and an NDP MP is introducing new legislation to stop it.
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No injuries reported in 'small explosion' at Université de Moncton
Firefighters and police in New Brunswick responded to an explosion at a lab on the campus of the Université de Moncton Saturday morning.
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'It was crazy': N.B. teen meets hockey idol Sidney Crosby thanks to Make-a-Wish
A young cancer patient from New Brunswick recently had his wish granted and got to spend a day with his hockey hero, Sidney Crosby.
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Huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church in N.S. Acadian community now up for sale
A huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church that has been a landmark to the Acadian community in southwestern Nova Scotia is up for sale.
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U.S. President Joe Biden given Maritime-made Peace by Chocolate bar during visit to Ottawa
U.S. President Joe Biden was given a Maritime-made sweet treat during his visit to Ottawa on Friday.
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Post-secondary students say they’re pleased with education allotment in N.B. budget
The New Brunswick Student Alliance says it was happy to see the provincial budget take steps towards supporting post-secondary students.
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Man in hospital after Halifax stabbing: police
A man is in hospital after a stabbing in Halifax Saturday.
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Two students are being recognized for their quick actions, and school administration and parents are thanking the community, after a difficult week at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, N.S.
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Self-referral appointments for PCR testing ending April 1 in New Brunswick
Vitalite and Horizon Health Network in New Brunswick say they're changing their COVID-19 testing policy starting April 1.
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St. John's, N.L., airport closed after late night fire on 2nd floor forces evacuation
A fire at the international airport in St. John's, N.L., resulted in the passenger terminal being closed late Friday night with the reopening set for Sunday evening as a cleanup continued.
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Provinces compete to retain, recruit health-care workers
As competition for health-care workers heats up, so too does the bidding.
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Several Maritimers displaced by two fires Friday in N.B., P.E.I.
The Canadian Red Cross says it is helping several Maritimers who were displaced by two separate fires in the region on Friday.
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Woman injured in west Saint John shooting, three suspects arrested
Police say a woman is in hospital following a shooting in west Saint John, N.B., early Friday morning and three suspects have been arrested.
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NDP MP talks online hate speech in N.S.
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Small explosion at Universite de Moncton
![Firefighters and police responded to a small explosion inside a science lab at Universite de Moncton on Saturday morning.]()
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N.B. budget’s impact on students
![New Brunswick’s new budget will see an increase in financial assistance for post-secondary students but some say more could be done to help.]()
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N.S. budget ignores housing crisis, advocates say
![Housing advocates in Nova Scotia are criticizing the new provincial budget, saying it does nothing to address the serious housing crisis.]()
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Fishing rights 101
![The Mi’kmaq Rights Association hosted a question and answer session about the ongoing legal battles over treaty and fishing rights.]()
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N.B. teen practices with Sidney Crosby
![A New Brunswick teen is still beaming after he got to meet and practice with his idol, Sidney Crosby.]()
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New festival coming to Fredericton
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Canadian Pride Curling Championships
![The 2023 Canadian Pride Curling Championships is happening this weekend in Halifax.]()
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Copper wire thefts in New Brunswick
![Bell Aliant customers in New Brunswick were dealing with service disruptions Friday following copper wire thefts in the Oromocto area.]()
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Young N.S. hockey fan's dream comes true after meeting Brad Marchand in person
A young Boston Bruins fan from Timberlea, N.S., had one of his dreams come true this week after meeting left winger Brad Marchand in person.
'It’s been a dream': Cape Breton’s Turnbull twins turn heads during 'Canada’s Got Talent' audition
Cape Breton musician Evan Turnbull auditioned during the season premiere of “Canada’s Got Talent” Tuesday night and his performance had a surprising twist.
'I've never seen Captain so happy': Vietnamese rescue dog coming to N.B.
Captain the Vietnamese rescue dog is coming to New Brunswick.
Inside the 'Secret Life of Squirrels' with N.S. photographer Nancy Rose
Nancy Rose is the creator behind the "The Secret Life of Squirrels" – a series of children’s books and calendars capturing real-life squirrels engaging in human activities.
Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy push boundaries of Celtic music with new album
Cape Breton musician Natalie MacMaster and her husband Donnell Leahy have released a new album that pushes the boundaries of Celtic music.
New Brunswick man shares unlikely, heartwarming friendship with squirrel
An animal rescue situation has turned into a unique friendship for a New Brunswick man and his new friend Peanut, a grey squirrel.
Soak up the sun: Dalhousie engineers build Atlantic Canada's 1st solar-powered car
Engineering students at Halifax’s Dalhousie University are getting ready to debut a solar car of their own design at an international competition.
'We're just very excited': Marion Bridge, N.S., man claims Chase the Ace jackpot
Two days after cashing in on the big Chase the Ace jackpot in Dominion, N.S., Martin Duffney still can't believe his luck.
'It hooked me pretty deeply': Actor Scott Patterson thrilled with premiere of 'Sullivan's Crossing'
The new drama series "Sullivan's Crossing," which was filmed in Nova Scotia, premiered on CTV Sunday night.
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'I want to be an inspiration': Glace Bay singer Elyse Aeryn set to release debut album
The countdown is on for Glace Bay, N.S., singer Elyse Aeryn’s debut album “Joy State of Mind,” which is set to be released Friday.
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Super Bowl champion teaching Canadian university students the importance of nutrition
Super Bowl champion Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is an expert in both football and food and is sharing that knowledge with university students across Canada.
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Maritimers weigh in on controversy surrounding NHL Pride nights
For several years now, Pride nights have been held annually by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ2S+ community.
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Young N.S. hockey fan's dream comes true after meeting Brad Marchand in person
A young Boston Bruins fan from Timberlea, N.S., had one of his dreams come true this week after meeting left winger Brad Marchand in person.
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New poll suggests Canadians take more pride in their country than Americans do
A new study suggests Canadians take more pride in their country than their American neighbours do.
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Winnipeg man running across Canada in support of cancer research
A man from Winnipeg is running across Canada in an effort to raise money for cancer research.
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Critters in the Classroom program helps teach valuable lessons in Moncton school
A new program with the People for Animal Wellbeing Shelter in Moncton, N.B., and local schools is helping to put small animals into classrooms where they will teach valuable lessons to kids.
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Annual Vince Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament gets underway in Cape Breton
The puck drops Thursday night for the start of the Vince Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament - one of the most well-known recreational hockey tournaments in Canada.
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Inside the 'Secret Life of Squirrels' with N.S. photographer Nancy Rose
Nancy Rose is the creator behind the "The Secret Life of Squirrels" – a series of children’s books and calendars capturing real-life squirrels engaging in human activities.
Calgary doctor performs spine surgery on conscious patient
Last month, Dr. Michael Yang, a spine surgeon at Foothills Medical Centre, performed a discectomy to remove the damaged part of a herniated disc in the spine, on a patient who was wide awake.
New Brunswick man shares unlikely, heartwarming friendship with squirrel
An animal rescue situation has turned into a unique friendship for a New Brunswick man and his new friend Peanut, a grey squirrel.
Soak up the sun: Dalhousie engineers build Atlantic Canada's 1st solar-powered car
Engineering students at Halifax’s Dalhousie University are getting ready to debut a solar car of their own design at an international competition.
Caught on cam: Orcas delight BC Ferries passengers sailing between Vancouver and Victoria
A family of transient orcas put on a show for passengers aboard a large BC Ferries vessel this weekend.
A tale of two Blake Wheelers: Young fan meets Winnipeg Jet who shares his name
Winnipeg Jet Blake Wheeler took notice of a young fan this weekend who shares a distinct similarity to him – his name.
Experience Regina admits aspects of tourism campaign were 'offensive or inappropriate'
Regina's city-funded tourism organization says it will be "stringent" when planning future campaigns after its latest effort prompted a backlash online.
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's 'not satisfied' with his party's confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals — signed a year ago this week — because it's shown him he could do a better job running the country than the current government.
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Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to 'counter the Kremlin's nuclear blackmail' after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus.
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Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says Canada’s economy is at a greater risk of a 'hard landing' — a rapid economic slowdown following a period of growth and approaching a recession.
'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26
Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, and flattening entire blocks as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour. One person was killed in Alabama.
Officials: 2 dead, 5 missing in chocolate factory explosion
An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed two people and left five people missing, authorities said. One person was pulled from the rubble overnight.
Canadians view own country favourably but many unsure about Canada's system of government: survey
A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute found Canadians view their country more positively than Americans do, but only a slight majority of people in Canada believe their system of government is good.
'Horrible, horrible deals': Trump criticizes Biden's visit to Canada
Former U.S. president Donald Trump shared his disdain for Joe Biden's visit to Canada, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau treats the U.S. ‘horribly’ on trade issues.
Declining suicide rates in Europe may be linked to increased preventative initiatives: report
Within the last decade the total suicide rate among European nations have decreased, according to a new report that says increased suicide prevention initiatives may have helped bring down this death rate.
Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say
About a dozen asylum seekers hoping to start a new life in Canada saw their plans hit a snag on Saturday afternoon when they learned an unofficial crossing between the Canadian and U.S. border no longer offered the safe passage they'd come to expect.
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Migrants turned back at Roxham after Canada-U.S. agreement
Migrants still arriving at Roxham Road are stunned after being asked to turn back amid the Canada-U.S. agreement. Kevin Gallagher reports.
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