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Shelburne volunteer fire chief says wildfire efforts have 'been a fight'

The chief of the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department says the blaze near Barrington Lake, which is now classified as “held,” is unlike anything he’s ever seen.

IN PHOTOS: Damage, destruction left behind by Halifax-area wildfire

Halifax media outlets were given a tour of the neighbourhoods hardest hit by the Tantallon wildfire Tuesday afternoon and saw firsthand the damage and destruction left behind.

Irving Oil weighing its options, including the possible sale of its assets

Irving Oil says it’s undertaking a “strategic review” with an eye to its future. In a release Wednesday, the company says it’s looking at a number of options, including the sale of its assets.

Tractor-trailer crashes into Fredericton Animal Hospital, no injuries reported

A tractor-trailer crashed into the Fredericton Animal Hospital early Wednesday morning.

Future of Policy 713 to 'hopefully' be made public this week: N.B. education minister

New Brunswick’s education minister says the future of Policy 713 could be made public as early as Wednesday.

Canadian wildfires impacting air quality in New York City, Toronto

While smoke from the Quebec wildfires are not expected to reach the Maritimes over the next couple days, Canadian wildfires have led to poor air quality in many major cities.

Nova Scotia estimates up to 100,000 people affected by online security breach

As many as 100,000 Nova Scotians may have had sensitive personal information stolen in a global privacy breach affecting a file transfer system used by the provincial government, officials confirmed Tuesday.

New N.S. Health website shares estimated ER wait times

A new website created by Nova Scotia’s health authority shares hourly estimated wait times for many emergency departments across the province.

Man dies after motorcycle collides with deer: N.B. RCMP

Police say a man has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a deer in Lower Cambridge, N.B., last month.