Blizzard warning and snow squall watches issued as bitter cold arrives in Maritimes
Temperatures are plummeting across the Maritimes as a blast of Arctic air moves into the region.
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Warming centres open as the Maritimes prepare for blast of cold weather
With frigid temperatures in the forecast, Environment Canada has issued extreme cold warnings for all three Maritime provinces.
Ambulance New Brunswick remains confident in new dispatch system despite others speaking out
Despite local fire departments and the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick raising concerns about a new ambulance dispatch system in the province, Ambulance New Brunswick is confident it’s the best option for New Brunswickers.
Youth assaulted, taken to hospital following Moncton soccer game: N.B. RCMP
Police in Moncton, N.B., are investigating an assault after a youth soccer game last weekend.
Nova Scotia's minimum wage will reach $15 in October
Minimum-wage workers in Nova Scotia will be earning $15 an hour in October -- six months sooner than expected.
Battle tank being sent to Ukraine seen at Halifax airport
One Canadian Armed Forces tank being sent to Ukraine was seen on the tarmac at Halifax Stanfield International Airport Friday afternoon.
Saint John police, Canada Post, seize 34 grams of fentanyl-like substance
The Saint John Police Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit, along with Canada Post postal inspectors, intercepted and seized 34 grams of what is believed to be fentanyl.
Former Nova Scotia Liberal MLA to enter guilty plea for impaired driving
The lawyer for a former Liberal member of the Nova Scotia legislature says his client intends to plead guilty to a charge of impaired driving.
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Fredericton
A 33-year-old man who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested in Fredericton.
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Ottawa tight-lipped on details as Canada, U.S. call out China over balloon
Canada announced that it had called China's ambassador onto the carpet as Ottawa and Washington expressed their disapproval Friday over a high-altitude balloon found to have been hovering over sensitive sites in the United States.
Liberals withdraw bill's assault-style firearm definition, promise more consultation
The federal Liberals have withdrawn an amendment to their gun bill aimed at enshrining a definition of banned assault-style firearms, citing 'legitimate concerns' about the need for more consultation on the measure.
Federal department fires 49 employees for claiming CERB while employed
A federal government department has fired 49 employees who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit while they were employed.
Canadian COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Medicago Inc. shutting down
Medicago Inc., the Quebec-based drug manufacturer of a Canadian COVID-19 vaccine and other plant-based drugs, is being shut down by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical Group.
White-tailed deer harbouring COVID-19 variants thought to be nearly extinct in humans: study
White-tailed deer may be a reservoir for COVID-19 variants of concern including Alpha, Delta and Gamma, according to new research out of Cornell University that raises questions about whether deer could re-introduce nearly extinct variants back into the human population.
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