Body found in burned vehicle in Pictou County identified as missing N.S. woman
Nova Scotia RCMP has identified the bodies found in a burned vehicle in Pictou County last month as a missing Truro woman and a man from Alberta.
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Storm Watch: School closures, cancellations
Here is a list of school closures and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
A province-by-province look at what to expect from Thursday's storm
An early December storm moving across northern New Brunswick Thursday will bring the Maritime provinces a mix of snow, rain, and high wind.
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P.E.I. ferry out of service again, just hours after resuming service
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Cape Breton woman finds endangered leatherback sea turtle washed up on beach
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Transport Minister to summon airline CEOs as Air Canada set to charge carry-on fees for some passengers
Transport Minister Anita Anand says she will be calling Canadian airline CEOs to a meeting in mid-December after Air Canada says it will charge some passengers for carry-on bags in the new year.
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N.B. measles outbreak grows to 50 cases
New Brunswick’s measles outbreak continues to grow.
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Traffic tensions: Halifax Transit patrons and drivers frustrated by delays
Halifax Transit patrons and drivers are expressing frustration about long waits and delays.
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Nova Scotia TV show finds comedy in Indian immigrant experience
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Cocoa prices skyrocketing, experts say
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No injuries reported in latest Saint John encampment fire
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Moncton tent community shrinking, homeless encouraged to enter shelters
An outdoor encampment site in Moncton is now closed.
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De-designated encampment site now vacant, Halifax says
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Amherst, N.S., shelter gives out purses with a purpose this holiday season
For years now, Autumn House in Amherst, N.S., has been packing gently-used donated purses and items for clients to receive just ahead of Christmas
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Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency
A national study says Nova Scotia's leadership position in energy efficiency has been overtaken by other provinces, including its closest neighbours.
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'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse.
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N.B. non-profit to build 16 housing units for seniors in Cap-Acadie
A New Brunswick not-for-profit organization is developing 16 affordable housing units for seniors in Cap-Acadie next year.
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Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike
The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day.
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'It moved me': Person returns stolen Prada bag to Halifax store; owner donates proceeds
A Halifax store owner says a person returned a Prada bag after allegedly stealing it.
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'It moved me': Person returns stolen Prada bag to Halifax store; owner donates proceeds
A Halifax store owner says a person returned a Prada bag after allegedly stealing it.
Star of Christmas: Sobeys releases new, limited-time musical ornament
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Cat vs. dog debate: N.S. SPCA adds fun twist to Giving Tuesday fundraiser
The Nova Scotia SPCA is one of many non-profit organizations taking part in the Giving Tuesday movement, with a fun twist to get donors involved.
'He's an example to live by': Filmmaker Spencer MacKay, fixture of IWK Telethon, passes away
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Preparations underway for 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon
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Avril Lavigne to play shows in Moncton, Halifax next year
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A tail as big as a kite … shooting star shines bright over Christmas tree lighting in Fall River, N.S.
A resident of Fall River, N.S., captured a Christmas miracle during a tree lighting on Saturday night.
Furry fashionistas turn Halifax street into Maritimes’ cutest runway
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Ukrainian Club in Moncton celebrates 3rd annual Koliada: Ukrainian Christmas Fest
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Cocoa prices skyrocketing, experts say
The price of cocoa has been on the rise since 2023, and according to experts, the popular baking ingredient has skyrocketed even more in the last two weeks.
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Amherst, N.S., shelter gives out purses with a purpose this holiday season
For years now, Autumn House in Amherst, N.S., has been packing gently-used donated purses and items for clients to receive just ahead of Christmas
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N.S. man launches clothing brand to raise disability awareness
A Nova Scotia man living with muscular dystrophy has launched a clothing line to raise awareness about disabilities.
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Maritimers donate more than just money on Giving Tuesday
Many Maritimers offered their time and money for Giving Tuesday.
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N.S. girl battling rare disease surprised with Taylor Swift-themed salon day
A Nova Scotia girl battling a rare disease recently had her 'Wildest Dreams' fulfilled when she was pampered with a Swiftie salon day.
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N.S. teacher, students help families in need at Christmas for more than 25 years
For more than a quarter-century, Lisa Roach's middle school students have been playing the role of Santa Claus to strangers during the holidays.
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New Brunswick
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N.B. measles outbreak grows to 50 cases
New Brunswick’s measles outbreak continues to grow.
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No injuries reported in latest Saint John encampment fire
Saint John Fire Department responded to reports of an explosion of a propane cylinder at Haymarket Square, at the end of Waterloo Street, around 8:17 p.m. Tuesday night.
Nova Scotia
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Traffic tensions: Halifax Transit patrons and drivers frustrated by delays
Halifax Transit patrons and drivers are expressing frustration about long waits and delays.
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Cape Breton woman finds endangered leatherback sea turtle washed up on beach
Mary Janet MacDonald has gone for walks on Port Hood Beach, N.S., most of her life, but in all those years, she had never seen anything like the discovery she made on Saturday: a leatherback sea turtle.
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'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
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GivingTuesday: Food banks need help, but charity won't end hunger, advocates say
It's GivingTuesday, and some directors of food banks and anti-poverty groups say the day underlines a conundrum for their organizations.
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P.E.I. ferry out of service again, just hours after resuming service
The P.E.I. ferry is out of service again – just hours after it resumed service for the first time in more than two months.
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Man charged after attempted copper wire theft in Charlottetown: police
A 46-year-old from Montague, P.E.I., was arrested early Monday morning after police say he tried to steal copper wire in Charlottetown.
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'It's all about tradition': Bushwakker marking 30 years of blackberry mead
The ancient art of meadmaking has become a holiday tradition for Regina's Bushwakker Brewpub, marking 30 years of its signature blackberry mead on Saturday.
Alberta photographer braves frigid storms to capture the beauty of Canadian winters
Most people want to stay indoors when temperatures drop to -30, but that’s the picture-perfect condition, literally, for Angela Boehm.
N.S. teacher, students help families in need at Christmas for more than 25 years
For more than a quarter-century, Lisa Roach's middle school students have been playing the role of Santa Claus to strangers during the holidays.
N.S. girl battling rare disease surprised with Taylor Swift-themed salon day
A Nova Scotia girl battling a rare disease recently had her 'Wildest Dreams' fulfilled when she was pampered with a Swiftie salon day.
Winnipeg city councillor a seven-time provincial arm wrestling champ
A Winnipeg city councillor doesn’t just have a strong grip on municipal politics.
Watch: Noisy throng of sea lions frolic near Jericho Beach
A large swarm of California sea lions have converged in the waters near Vancouver’s Jericho and Locarno beaches.
Auburn Bay residents brave the cold to hold Parade of Lights
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls Donald Trump 'funny guy' in Fox News interview
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French government toppled in historic no-confidence vote
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Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect dead after being shot by police
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