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School bus hits vehicles, pushes one into home in Middle Sackville, N.S.

A school bus hit parked vehicles and pushed one into a Middle Sackville, N.S., home Wednesday afternoon.

N.S. teen caught on video driving close to 200 km/h, holding liquor: Yarmouth RCMP

A 19-year-old is facing charges after video of him allegedly driving close to 200 km/h while holding alcohol was shared on social media in the Yarmouth, N.S., area.

Police search for N.S. man wanted on provincewide warrant

The RCMP in Nova Scotia is searching for a man wanted on a provincewide warrant following an incident in North Preston.

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Hugh and Liz Ryan in front of this year’s Tree for Boston in Mattie Settlement, Antigonish County. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Looking for adventure? From a city blanketed by volcanic ash to elaborate cliff dwellings abandoned for hundreds of years, here are 10 places once lost to time but unearthed by explorers.

Taylor Swift performs during the opening show of the Toronto dates of The Eras Tour on Thursday, November 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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How to avoid getting scammed while online shopping this holiday season

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are quickly approaching, meaning many people will be looking to score a deal ahead of the holidays. There are some precautions to take before shopping online.
'Something from a Hallmark movie': Annual event lights up Riverview, N.B.

Since 2016, the Town of Riverview has lit up the walking trail next to the Petitcodiac River with over 40,000 Christmas lights.
Cracking the code: A Halifax radio club helps Maritimers send a signal

A Halifax radio club is keeping the skill of Morse code relevant by teaching Maritimers how to send their names.
Nova Scotia's Tree for Boston cut down at special ceremony in Antigonish County

This year’s Tree for Boston was cut down at a special ceremony Wednesday morning in Nova Scotia’s Antigonish County.
Canadian inflation back at 2 per cent ahead of year-end interest rate decision

Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated more than expected to 2.0 per cent in October as gas prices fell less than the previous month, data showed on Tuesday, likely diluting chances of another large rate cut in December.
Community clothesline comes to Saint Andrews, N.B.

A community clothesline will be up throughout the winter in front of the Anglican Parish Hall in downtown Saint Andrews, N.B.

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New Brunswick

'It’s about balance': N.B. government introduces 3 per cent rent cap to start in February

The New Brunswick government tabled legislation on Wednesday for a three per cent rent cap, to take effect Feb. 1, 2025.
'Something from a Hallmark movie': Annual event lights up Riverview, N.B.

Since 2016, the Town of Riverview has lit up the walking trail next to the Petitcodiac River with over 40,000 Christmas lights.

Nova Scotia

The circle continues: Dylan, Jodi Guthro continue to grow the family legacy

For years the “Bruce Guthro Songwriter Circles” have brought music and stories to life inside Casino Nova Scotia.
STI testing being offered at Halifax pharmacies

Certain pharmacies in Halifax are now able to test for sexually transmitted infections (STI) as part of a pilot study.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Canadian leads group pushing Vatican for zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy

An international group led by a Canadian is in Rome this week to push the Catholic Church to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy.
Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

A company hoping to build a multi-billion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland is eyeing other options as Canada's plans to supply Europe with green energy have not yet materialized.

Prince Edward Island

Counterfeit $50 bills in circulation, charges laid: Charlottetown police

Police are warning the public and businesses about counterfeit $50 bills that have been circulating in the Charlottetown area.
P.E.I. man, 76, dies following head-on collision east of Miscouche

A 76-year-old man from Tyne Valley, P.E.I., has died following a head-on collision in Lot 16, P.E.I.

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B.C. man reunites with Nova Scotia stranger, 56 years after being saved from drowning

After driving near the water that winter day, Brian Lavery thought he saw a dog splashing in the waves – then realized it was way too cold for that.

'It's nice to just talk to people': Toronto podcaster prank calling Nova Scotians

Toronto radio and podcast host Jax Irwin has recently gone viral for videos of her cute -- and at times confusing -- phone conversations.

'I'm just tickled pink': Childhood friends from New Brunswick named Rhodes Scholars

Two young women from New Brunswick have won one of the most prestigious and sought-after academic honours in the world.

B.C. man to cycle length of New Zealand to raise funds for Movember

Stretching 3,000 kilometres from the tip of New Zealand to its southernmost point, with just a bicycle for transport and a tent to call home, bikepacking event Tour Aotearoa is not for the faint of heart.

'She's a people person': Urban chicken inspires positivity in B.C. neighbourhood

When he first moved to his urban neighbourhood, Barry Devonald was surprised to be welcomed by a whole flock of new neighbours.

'A little piece of history': Winnipeg homeowner finds 80-year-old letters hidden in walls

When George Arcioni began renovating his kitchen last summer, he didn’t expect to find a stack of letters hidden in the wall behind his oven.

Love story: Nova Scotia couple gets engaged at Taylor Swift’s Toronto show

A Nova Scotia couple fulfilled their wildest dreams Thursday night when they got engaged at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Toronto.

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BREAKING Donald Trump picks former U.S. congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has nominated former diplomat and U.S. congressman Pete Hoekstra to be the American ambassador to Canada.

Genetic evidence backs up COVID-19 origin theory that pandemic started in seafood market

A group of researchers say they have more evidence to suggest the COVID-19 pandemic started in a Chinese seafood market where it spread from infected animals to humans. The evidence is laid out in a recent study published in Cell, a scientific journal, nearly five years after the first known COVID-19 outbreak.

This is how much money you need to make to buy a house in Canada's largest cities

The average salary needed to buy a home keeps inching down in cities across Canada, according to the latest data.

'My two daughters were sleeping': London Ont. family in shock after their home riddled with gunfire

A London father and son they’re shocked and confused after their home was riddled with bullets while young children were sleeping inside.

Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body

Police in Peru have arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body.

Boissonnault out of cabinet to 'focus on clearing the allegations,' Trudeau announces

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced embattled minister Randy Boissonnault is out of cabinet.

Baby dies after being reported missing in midtown Toronto: police

A four-month-old baby is dead after what Toronto police are calling a “suspicious incident” at a Toronto Community Housing building in the city’s midtown area on Wednesday afternoon.

Sask. woman who refused to provide breath sample did not break the law, court finds

A Saskatchewan woman who refused to provide a breath sample after being stopped by police in Regina did not break the law – as the officer's request was deemed not lawful given the circumstances.

Parole board reverses decision and will allow families of Paul Bernardo's victims to attend upcoming parole hearing in person

The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo will be allowed to attend the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) says.