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Two Catholic churches in Halifax are permanently closing their doors

Two prominent Catholic churches in Halifax are permanently closing their doors.

Halifax police searching for man missing from hospital

Halifax Regional Police, along with Ground Search and Rescue crews, are in the area of Dalhousie University Wednesday night searching for a man missing from a Halifax hospital.

Saint John to repair 'dilapidated' north end home at property owner's expense

Saint John city hall is making plans to repair a "dilapidated" north end home at the property owner’s expense.

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Sage, a miniature poodle, poses for photos after winning best in show at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has lost a number of agents in the pursuit of justice, but has also brought to justice some of the country's most dangerous criminals. Take a look back at some of the most difficult cases the agency has ever faced.<br><br><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/photo-galleries/15-of-the-fbi-s-most-famous-and-infamous-cases-1.6854472?cache=khgvxzimi/7.352558">Missed Part One? See it here.</a><br>

The northern lights are seen in West Advocate, N.S. (Courtesy: Allen Shepherd Photography)

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'Gives me hope': Nova Scotia creating plan to fill gaps in services for people with autism

Nova Scotia has started drafting a provincial autism action plan.
'Rule number one is to have fun': Line dancing provides laughs, smiles to all

For those looking for something fun mid-way through the work week in Saint John, N.B., line dancing classes at the Urban Dance Company are a hot ticket.
Healthy lifestyle can reduce genetic risks of early death by 62%: study

A new study has found people with a genetic risk could extend their lifespan by up to five-and-a-half years with a healthy lifestyle.
'Unseen' film largest English-language movie to be shot in New Brunswick in more than a decade

Unseen is the largest English-spoken film to be filmed in New Brunswick in more than a decade
New Brunswick's Hopewell Rocks prepares for season opening

Work is underway at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park in New Brunswick ahead of its season opening this Friday.
Third annual Teal to Heal event in Cape Breton wraps up with record-high donations

The third annual Teal to Heal Cape Breton event took place in Membertou on Sunday and attracted about 2,000 participants.

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New Brunswick

Saint John to repair 'dilapidated' north end home at property owner's expense

Saint John city hall is making plans to repair a "dilapidated" north end home at the property owner’s expense.
Arrest warrant issued for Perth-Andover, N.B., man

The Western Valley Region RCMP is searching for a man wanted on an arrest warrant in the Perth-Andover, N.B., region.

Nova Scotia

Togetherland Art Gallery in Ingramport, N.S., aims to provide a welcome, safe space for everyone

The Togetherland Art Gallery in Ingramport, N.S., is now open for its second season.
Halifax police searching for man missing from hospital

Halifax Regional Police, along with Ground Search and Rescue crews, are in the area of Dalhousie University Wednesday night searching for a man missing from a Halifax hospital.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are a likely contributor to the decline.
'Irate male' assaulted Newfoundland officers with block of cheese, police say

Police in Newfoundland say patrol officers were assaulted Thursday by a "very irate male" wielding a block of cheese.

Prince Edward Island

P.E.I. proposes banning Islanders of a certain age from purchasing tobacco products in new health plan

A new proposal to ban Islanders of a certain age from ever buying tobacco products could put Prince Edward Island at the forefront of the battle against smoking.
NCAA basketball tournaments coming to Moncton, Charlottetown this fall

Charlottetown, P.E.I., will host a first-ever event in eastern Canada later this year: the Atlantic Slam W basketball tournament.

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B.C. musician's song catches attention of Canucks

When Adam Kirschner wrote 'Slap Shot,' he never imagined the song would be embraced by his favourite team.

'We're on standby': Team ready to help entangled right whale in Gulf of St. Lawrence

A team is ready to help an entangled North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Thieves caught on camera stealing pet chicken from North Vancouver backyard

A $200 reward is being offered by a North Vancouver family for the safe return of their beloved chicken, Snowflake.

Adopted daughter in the Netherlands reunited with sister in Montreal and mother in Colombia, 40 years later

Two daughters and a mother were reunited online 40 years later thanks to a DNA kit and a Zoom connection despite living on three separate continents and speaking different languages.

'Reimagining Mother's Day': Toronto woman creates Motherless Day event after losing mom

Mother's Day can be a difficult occasion for those who have lost or are estranged from their mom.

Chris Hadfield inspires youth musical in Sudbury

YES Theatre Young Company opened its acclaimed kids’ show, One Small Step, at Sudbury Theatre Centre on Saturday.

Ottawa pizzeria places among top 20 deep-dish pizzas in the world at international competition

An Ottawa pizzeria is being recognized as one of the top 20 deep-dish pizzas in the world.

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'Some structural damage' from wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C., mayor confirms

More than one home has been damaged or lost due to a massive wildfire outside of the B.C. community of Fort Nelson, the mayor confirmed Wednesday.

'Very expensive lunch': Sask. driver says he got a cellphone ticket for using his points app in the drive-thru

A warning from a Saskatoon driver about using your fast-food app while in the drive-thru line — a trip to get some free lunch cost him a lot more than he bargained for.

B.C. YouTuber ordered to pay $350K for 'relentless' online defamation campaign

An 'unrepentant' YouTuber has been ordered to pay $350,000 in damages as compensation for a 'relentless' campaign of defamation waged online against a business owner and his company, the B.C. Supreme Court has ruled.

Chief says grave search at B.C. residential school brings things 'full circle'

Chief Robert Michell says relief isn't the right word to describe his reaction as the search begins for unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school he attended in northern British Columbia.

'Endless Shrimp' just one misstep for Red Lobster as it eyes bankruptcy protection

While it's unclear what these closures might mean for the 27 restaurants in Canada, Red Lobster is expected to file for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. this month.

B.C. man shot sex worker in the back during drug-fuelled birthday, court hears

A man from B.C.'s Lower Mainland has been sentenced to four years behind bars after shooting a sex worker in the back during a drug-fuelled 43rd birthday.

'Inhumane conditions': 68 dogs pulled from Winnipeg home

Nearly six dozen dogs were seized from a home Wednesday morning by the Winnipeg Humane Society. It is the largest known seizure of animals in the city’s history.

Ontario's 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski arrested

Of the $40-million Aiden Pleterski was handed over two years, documents show he invested just over one per cent and instead spent $15.9 million on "his personal lifestyle." The 25-year-old Oshawa, Ont. man was arrested and charged with fraud and money laundering on Tuesday.

Driver said he smoked pot oil, took medication before Florida crash that killed 8 Mexican workers

A man with a long record of dangerous driving told investigators he smoked marijuana oil and took prescription drugs hours before he sideswiped a bus, killing eight Mexican farmworkers and injuring dozens more, according to an arrest report unsealed Wednesday.