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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.

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.

Star of Christmas: Sobeys releases new, limited-time musical ornament

Sobeys is bringing back a beloved Christmas song in the form of a new, limited-time musical ornament this holiday season. The ornament plays the “Star of Christmas” jingle from the original 1987 commercial.

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. 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.

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

A young Halifax filmmaker known for his dedication to the IWK Telethon, and who is a familiar face to CTV News viewers, has died at the age of 27.

Preparations underway for 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon

Teams of volunteers are busy spreading holiday cheer inside the CTV Atlantic newsroom in Halifax as they prepare for a tradition that helps families in need across the Maritimes.

Avril Lavigne to play shows in Moncton, Halifax next year

Calling all Sk8er Bois … Canada’s pop-punk princess is coming to Atlantic Canada. Evenko says Avril Lavigne is extending her sold-out Greatest Hits Tour due to popular demand.

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opinion How will the weak Canadian dollar affect your holiday and travel plans?

As the Canadian dollar loses ground against major global currencies, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains how current exchange rates can impact your travel plans, and shares tips to help you plan smarter and protect your wallet.

Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend

A message left at the scene of a health insurance executive's fatal shooting — 'deny,' 'defend' and 'depose' — echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims.

Saskatoon-based dog rescue operator ordered to pay $27K for defamatory Facebook posts

A Saskatoon-based dog rescue operator has been ordered to pay over $27,000 in damages to five women after a judge ruled she defamed them in several Facebook posts.

Could the discovery of an injured, emaciated dog help solve the mystery of a missing B.C. man?

When paramedic Jim Barnes left his home in Fort St. John to go hunting on Oct. 18, he asked his partner Micaela Sawyer — who’s also a paramedic — if she wanted to join him. She declined, so Barnes took the couple’s dog Murphy, an 18-month-old red golden retriever with him.