N.B. woman facing impaired driving charge after SUV collides with RCMP vehicle
A 50-year-old New Brunswick woman is facing an impaired driving charge following a head-on collision with a fully marked RCMP vehicle in the village of Tracadie.
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N.S. man charged after allegedly ramming RCMP vehicle, fleeing the scene: police
A 32-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly drove into an RCMP vehicle before fleeing from police.
Staffing shortages, hospital closures to blame for long wait times at Maritime emergency departments
Longer than usual wait times are being felt at emergency departments across the Maritimes this long weekend.
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Oromocto First Nation attracts hundreds for 7th annual powwow
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Fire at Kentville grocery store sends two firefighters to hospital; investigation ongoing
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TD 'significantly' downgrades home sale, price forecasts
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Body of missing swimmer pulled from small lake in eastern Newfoundland: police
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Halifax District RCMP investigating North Preston shooting that left one injured
Police in Halifax are investigating a shooting that happened in North Preston Friday night.
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Police investigating report of gunshots in Dartmouth: HRP
Halifax Regional Police is investigating a report of gunshots in the area of Canso Lane in Dartmouth, N.S.
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Multiple New Brunswick emergency departments close as long weekend begins
It's becoming all too routine in New Brunswick, emergency room closures were announced again over the holiday weekend.
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How Air Canada flight cutbacks will affect Maritime travellers, airports
Several flights in and out of Atlantic Canada have been cancelled for July and August to reduce flying at peak times. The reductions are an attempt to improve customer service through fewer flights.
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Kanata: Halifax celebrates Indigenous culture and traditions for Canada Day
The return of Halifax's Canada Day celebrations honoured the first people on the lands now known as Nova Scotia. The city of Halifax hosted an event called 'Kanata' – the Iroquois word for 'village' – that can also mean 'community.'
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Man dies in hospital after workplace incident in Saint John: police
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Long wait times at Maritime hospitals
![Maritime health authorities are warning about long wait times at emergency departments due to high demand over the long weekend.]()
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Oromocto First Nation Powwow
![Oromocto First Nation hosted its 7th annual powwow this weekend, attracting people from all across Wabanaki. Alyson Samson was there.]()
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Halifax police investigating shooting
![Halifax District RCMP is investigating a shooting in North Preston N.S., that left one person injured.]()
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Police investigate report of gunshots in Dartmouth
![Halifax Regional Police is investigating a report of gunshots in the area of Canso Lane in Dartmouth Friday night.]()
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Beer on the Bridge event returns to Fredericton
![The Beer on the Bridge event has returned to downtown Fredericton this year, after two years on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.]()
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Maritimer named new head coach for Winnipeg Jets
![The Winnipeg Jets are in the midst of finalizing an agreement with Maritimer Rick Bowness that will see him become head coach this season.]()
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Greenery growth in Halifax
![More than 3,000 trees have been planted in the Halifax Regional Municipality this year. Sarah Plowman explains why.]()
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Halifax hosts Kanata events
![Halifax marked Canada Day a new way this way by honouring Indigenous cultures and communities through various traditions.]()
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Ukrainian newcomers mark first Canada Day
![Some Ukrainian newcomers headed out to enjoy the Canada Day celebrations in the Halifax area Friday.]()
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News update: June 30, 2022
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Weather update: June 30, 2022
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Canada Day treats!
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Complicated Canada Day: Maritimers share their feelings on celebrations this year
The stage is set for what promises to be a more normal Canada Day in Fredericton, N.B. Final preparations were underway at the city’s exhibition grounds, where festivities begin Thursday night.
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Halifax rugby player gears up for hometown-hosted international game
When Cooper Coats first stepped foot on the rugby field in grade 12, he had little idea he would eventually lace up his cleats to represent Canada.
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The Mellotones to mark 25th anniversary at Halifax festival
To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Halifax band The Mellotones will be headlining a show at the TD Halifax Jazz Festival.
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Blast to the past: Retro roller dome opens in Halifax
Roller disco hit its peak in the 70s and 80s, but for many, the thrill of gliding on four wheels is still very present.
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Fredericton artist shares unique abilities to brighten up homeless shelters across the city
A Fredericton artist is using her artistic abilities to shine a little light on homeless shelters across the city this summer.
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'You can do more than you think you can': Lieutenant-Colonel driving military cultural shift
Lieutenant-Colonel Rhonda Matthews is still adjusting to the attention she's been getting as Parade Commander at the Nova Scotia International Tattoo.
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Maritimer of the Month: 'Mayor of Bateson, N.S.,' receives his due
In the seaside community of Bateston, N.S., the Bates families have left their mark for over 200 years, especially Pat Bates.
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Soldier protesting COVID-19 mandates completes march in Ottawa ahead of Canada Day
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