P.E.I. enforcing new precautionary, temporary measures in response to COVID-19 Omicron variant
Prince Edward Island's top doctor is enforcing new precautionary and temporary measures in response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
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'They put me through hell': N.S. widow wins federal compensation after more than 10 years fighting
Dawn Collins says she can finally get rid of the thousands of pages of documents she amassed during her long battle against Veterans Affairs. It’s a fight that began when her husband, a naval veteran, was diagnosed with a rare neurodegenerative disease in 2008.
N.B. reports two more deaths related to COVID-19; health minister says to hold off on making holiday plans
Two more people have died in New Brunswick due to COVID-19. The province also reported 95 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, along with 78 recoveries, with the total number of active infections increasing to 691.
Fredericton Police Force searching for missing 14-year-old boy; asking for public's assistance
The Fredericton Police Force is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 14-year-old boy who is missing from Fredericton, N.B.
Minimum wage in New Brunswick to increase by largest percentage in 40 years
The New Brunswick government says it will increase the minimum wage by $2 per hour in 2022. The 17 per cent increase represents the most significant jump in the rate since 1980.
Nova Scotia reports 40 new COVID-19 cases, 214 active cases in the province
Health officials in Nova Scotia reported 40 new COVID cases Thursday, with 29 recoveries. Overall, there are 214 active cases in the province.
New Brunswick plans to expand COVID-19 booster shot eligibility
As Ontario, Alberta and the United States lower the age eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots, New Brunswick is planning to do the same.
Removal of ice pad in Dartmouth, N.S. causes scheduling conflicts for a number of sports
The removal of an ice surface at the RBC Centre in Dartmouth, N.S., is causing ice-time scheduling issues in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Halifax goalie gets support over alleged racist incident at P.E.I. hockey tournament
A Nova Scotia minor league hockey player who was the target of alleged racist abuse at a tournament in Charlottetown last month said Thursday he has been heartened by an outpouring of support that included a handwritten letter from Prince Edward Island's premier.
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Canadian airports warn of 'chaos' amid new COVID-19 testing rules
Canada's plan to require novel coronavirus tests for all but U.S. arrivals on international flights risks causing 'chaos' and long lines if all passengers are expected to get tested at airports, industry groups said.
Ontario expanding third dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 50+ in mid-December
Ontario will be expanding third dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in mid-December, allowing individuals aged 50 and up to get the booster shot.
Winnipeg police will not charge Peter Nygard following investigation
The Winnipeg Police Service said it will not be filing any criminal charges against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard following a lengthy investigation into alleged sexual assaults.
Alec Baldwin: Key question is who put live round in 'Rust' gun
Alec Baldwin said the only issue that matters in the shooting that killed a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set is how the bullet ended up in the gun.
Expectations of apology high as Indigenous leaders prepare to visit Vatican
As groups of Indigenous elders, knowledge-keepers and residential school survivors prepare to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican later this month, expectations of a papal apology are high.
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This 'nightmare' fish washed up on a beach in San Diego
This rare, monstrous-looking, deep-sea ‘footballfish’ was found on a beach by a man who first thought it was a jellyfish.
WATCH: Car gets dragged under semi-truck on U.S. highway
No injuries were reported after a car was seen getting dragged by a truck down a Chicago-area highway.
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Ont. man thanks community after long battle with COVID-19
After spending 91 days in hospital with COVID-19 complications, an Ontario man is marking a milestone by thanking the people who saved his life.
Cumbre Vieja volcano erupts in Spain
Watch the moment when the Cumbre Vieja volcano located on the island of La Palma in Spain erupted on Dec. 1.
6-year-old's electrifying pre-game pep talk goes viral
Six-year-old Callan Perks is receiving widespread acclaim over his electrifying pre-game speech to the OHL's Peterborough Petes.
Dec. 2, 1989: McLaughlin elected as first woman to lead NDP
Taking over from outgoing leader Ed Broadbent, McLaughlin became the first woman to lead a major federal party in Canada.
Ont. family recreates 'Home Alone' house for charity
Proposal fail? Boyfriend drops ring as he pops the question
The answer was still 'yes' even after this proposal went wrong in Texas. The ring was found after a half-hour search.
Canadian casting companies struggling to hire new Santas
Canadian casting companies say they’re having a tough time finding new Santa actors for the holiday season. Heather Butts reports.
