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Thousands of Maritimers still without power after Thursday storm

Thursday’s wet and windy storm has knocked out power to thousands of people in the Maritimes, most of which are in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Power says Thursday's outages were caused by high winds, which brought trees in contact with power lines. (Source: Twitter/Nova Scotia Power)

Suspect sought in murder of Saint John man; fourth person arrested in case

A fourth person has been arrested in the murder of a man in Saint John, N.B., last summer and now police say they are looking for a fifth person in connection with the case.

Evan Louis Tobias is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of Justin Breau in Saint John, N.B. (Saint John Police Force)

Yarmouth man found guilty of second-degree murder in death of Colton Cook

A jury has delivered a guilty verdict in the 2020 murder of a man from the Yarmouth, N.S., area.

Stacey Cook sits with a framed image of her son, Colton Cook. (Courtesy: Stacey Cook)

United States tourist suing over 2017 fall at historic Nova Scotia lighthouse

A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge is allowing a lawsuit to proceed involving a United States tourist who alleges she fell and was injured at the historic Five Islands Lighthouse in July 2017.

Cape Breton University faculty members walk off the job over wages

For the first time in more than two decades, there are picket lines in front of Cape Breton University in Sydney, N.S. Members of the Cape Breton University Faculty Association walked off the job Friday morning, citing wages as the reason for the strike.

Quebec speaks out about New Brunswick's 'very worrying' French immersion reforms

The Quebec government says it is worried about the future of the French language in New Brunswick and is looking at what actions it can take.

'Know that it can happen to you': Nova Scotia senior warns others about scam

A Nova Scotia senior is warning people about a scam targeting grandparents after she lost $5,000 to fraudsters.

Provincial governments not jumping to act on tighter alcohol warning guidelines

Politicians in charge of provincial and territorial liquor laws aren't hurrying to adopt or promote newly updated guidelines that advise a steep drop in Canadian drinking habits.

Gas prices increase across the Maritimes

The price of gas and diesel increased in all three Maritime provinces overnight.

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What is going on with Bill C-11, the government's online streaming legislation?

The Liberals have spent years trying to pass online streaming legislation and now the current iteration, known as Bill C-11, is closer than ever to passing. With a potential parliamentary showdown ahead, here's what you need to know about how the contentious Broadcasting Act bill got to this stage.

Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez arrives at the Hamilton Convention Centre, in Hamilton, Ont., ahead of the Liberal Cabinet retreat, on Monday, January 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

Canadian government posts $3.6 billion deficit between April and November

The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $3.6 billion in the first eight months of the fiscal year.

Bear on Mars? NASA satellite snaps a strange formation

What looks like a giant teddy bear’s face peering into space from the surface of Mars is actually a satellite image of some craters and a circular fracture, scientists say.

Mandatory minimum penalty for firing gun at house unconstitutional: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional.

Pierre Poilievre tells Tory caucus cities are turning into 'crime zones'

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre doubled down on his belief that "everything feels broken" Friday, as he laced into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for suggesting otherwise.