The Lake George wildfire which sparked about two weeks ago is now under control, Nova Scotia officials say, with residents of the area having been able to return home last week.
Canada's Justice Minister has rejected calls from five premiers that he rescind a request for the Supreme Court of Canada to put limits on use of the notwithstanding clause.
The New Brunswick Liquor Corporation says it wants to sell its remaining American alcohol removed from store shelves in protest of the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The grandmother of two missing Nova Scotia children says she's disappointed by how little information about their case has been publicly shared by RCMP.
An independent committee says the RCMP and governments have completed only a fraction of the changes recommended by an inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.
The Premiers of five provinces are calling on the federal government to reconsider its call for limits on the use of the Canadian constitution's "notwithstanding clause."
Fern, an American Staffordshire terrier mix, was found with more than 850 porcupine quills in her face. She is slowly recovering but still has some quills to remove.
A Nova Scotia woman says her BMI has kept her from having a necessary surgery and wants change with how overweight women are treated in the health-care system.
The trial for a former bar security officer charged with manslaughter continued Tuesday, with testimony from paramedics, bar staff, and a cousin of the victim.
Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson denied Marineland's request last week for a permit to ship Canada's last captive whales to buyers at an aquarium in China.
The province says 353 properties have been evacuated due to the wildfire in Kings County. Funding will be given to those with proof of residency within the evacuation zone area.
Nova Scotia's NDP leader is highlighting a pair of her party's housing bills she says were lost in the government's rush to wrap up the fall sitting of the legislature.
Hot air carried from the United States on the jet stream helped set new, unofficial temperature records in more than two dozen communities across Atlantic Canada on Monday.
RCMP were called to a residence in Cambridge, N.S., for a report of gunshots. An hour later, they were called back for an illegal burn. Both calls, they say, were false.
The forecast for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for Monday is calling for temperatures anywhere from around 20 C to 30 C. The average daily high for October is normally below 15 C.
A Saint John couple who refused to live in a public housing unit in the city because of a bed bug infestation has been opting to camp in a tent outdoors for months now.
The chief executive of Gander International Airport says staff have noticed an increase in people who appear to have been victims of a manipulative scheme known as catfishing.
A former officer has pleaded guilty to two charges at a court martial in Halifax for his role in wrongly detaining two young air cadets at a flight training school.
Nova Scotia has introduced legislation 'to ensure a welcoming environment' for Canadian Armed Forces members to wear their uniforms in provincial buildings.
Joshua Eric Crowell has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Laura Ross, who was found in a burned-out garage in South Rawdon, N.S., in 2017
Judit Julia moved to Canada from Spain and says, after experiencing Nova Scotia's health-care system first-hand, it's one of the worst systems she has seen.
Groups gathered to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with a series of special events to honour the survivors of the residential school system.
The Nova Scotia government is weakening democracy by packing bills with an unreasonable number of legislative changes, say opposition parties and political scientists.
Nova Scotia officials say a wildfire that broke out Sunday night has reverted back to out-of-control, and an evacuation of nearby campgrounds and homes is underway.
Boeing is investing $1.4 million into a Halifax-based company to provide simulation training to crew members aboard one of the U.S. Air Force's most versatile combat aircraft.
The omnibus bill includes proposed changes that would impose a $50,000 fine and/or six months in jail for protests or individuals who ignore protest camp removal orders.
Daniel Milliea has loved music for as long as he can remember, surrounded by song since even before he was born. Now he's invited to perform at Carnegie Hall.
Nova Scotia's public works minister says he can't offer a timeline when work will be complete to upgrade the low-lying strip of land that links the province to New Brunswick.
Canada Post workers have gone on strike in the midst of municipal and provincial elections, leaving officials racing to find contingency plans for mail-in ballots.
The Nova Scotia government has introduced a bill that would allow municipalities to reduce taxes on homes rebuilt after natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes or floods.
Parents and students in the north end of Halifax have been waiting five years for their new elementary school to be built — and they are still waiting.
A woman in British Columbia is accusing three sailing organizations and several of their employees of failing to act when she reported being sexually assaulted by a fellow sailor.
The Nova Scotia government is introducing a bill it says would eliminate red tape and encourage business activity, particularly in the natural resources sector.
Brooke Sears fought to get her diagnosis after doctors said she needed to lose weight. Her story is part of a Global News series on health care and how it's failing many women.
Nova Scotia's premier is defending his government's record $1.2-billion deficit, saying he is focused on growing the economy and making major investments in health care.
Thousands of university students in Halifax face potential class disruptions as part-time faculty at three schools remain locked in separate contract disputes.
Donald Douglas Williams of Dartmouth, N.S., is accused of alleged crimes against 30 youths at a Nova Scotia corrections facility between 1989 and 2015.
Severe droughts in parts of Canada mean this year's apple and pumpkin picking season may be cut short due to low crop yields, leading many to have to diversify to stay afloat.
Lilly and Jack Sullivan have been missing since May 2. RCMP say while there's nothing 'definitive' to say they are deceased, police are using cadaver dogs in the new searches.
A family says they're still in shock days after losing all their belongings in a Middle Sackville, N.S. apartment fire that displaced about 180 people.
A former swim instructor at a provincial corrections facility is facing 66 sex-related charges. It's prompting questions why Nova Scotia still doesn't have a youth advocate.
During a town hall meeting in Lower Sackville on Monday, Sept. 15, Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore reignited rumours that the retailer will be coming to Middle Sackville.
The future of the grain elevator at the Port of Halifax remains murky as the port continues with an ambitious expansion aimed at growing its cargo and cruise ship businesses.
The iconic Maritime beer company says by the end of 2025, it will no longer being producing its beer in bottles, instead opting for cans and kegs only.
A Dartmouth man is facing 66 sex-related charges following a four-year investigation into allegations of dozens of sexual assaults at a provincial youth correctional facility.
A man who lost his residence after an apartment fire in Middle Sackville, N.S. thought he'd be sleeping in the car Tuesday night, that was until a stranger came to his rescue.
Drought and extreme heat are cutting into the size and supply of pumpkins that are usually carved into jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween or frozen and canned for food.
Diana Calderón and her daughter have been given until Nov. 4 to go through the costly process of reapplying for a work permit, or be forced to leave the country.
Halifax Water applied to the province's utilities regulatory in May to raise rates, citing a need to replace aging infrastructure and general rising costs of labour and materials.
A couple who lost everything when their newly-renovated home was destroyed in the Long Lake wildfire is celebrating a new beginning with the arrival of their baby.
Joanne Munro, Service Nova Scotia deputy minister, says alternative procurement is a "legitimate and necessary” tool used by governments across Canada.
A Nova Scotia minister says tenants in a downtown Halifax building that's been without power for two weeks will be given priority at the office that enforces tenancy laws.
Halifax Harbour Bridges has issued $4.67 million in refunds to MACPASS holders as it closes more than 177,000 accounts. The tolls on the bridges ended in March.
Halifax Water is planning on implementing mandatory water restrictions in the coming days. Decent rainfall, it hasn't been enough to raise levels in the reservoirs.
Talks resumed between Dalhousie University and its faculty association, more than two weeks after the school locked out about 1,000 professors, librarians and other teaching staff.
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans to increase tariff relief funding for some businesses impacted by tariffs, with $80 million in funding for Atlantic Canada.
Guests aboard a Nova Scotia whale-watching tour boat got to see more than they likely anticipated when they witnessed a great white shark feasting on a floating whale carcass.
Carey Murphy is launching a program to explore the dangers of online gaming and is speaking directly to young people, who are particularly attracted to sports betting platforms.
RCMP said the teen had posed for a photo with what appeared to be a firearm on school property in Middle Sackville while making threats against staff and students.
The Village of Memramcook says they trapped the beavers because they were creating a blockage to the irrigation system for the municipally-owned golf course.
The department says the seizures and resulting arrests are aimed at preventing unauthorized lobster harvesting, out-of-season fishing and illegal sales.
The wildfire in Annapolis Valley remains 'out of control,' according to Nova Scotia. On Monday morning, the province estimated the size of the wildfire to be 8,468 hectares.
Police allege the multi-jurisdictional investigation revealed a network that would produce illicit cannabis in Ontario and then ship it to Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
The Halifax university locked out members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association in mid-August after the two sides failed to come to an agreement on a new deal.
Fort Providence, N.W.T., is under evacuation as a wildfire nears within 2 km. Winds may shift later today, raising risk. Residents are heading to Hay River.
Nova Scotia's largest wildfire in Annapolis Valley remains out of control, now measured at nearly 85 sq. km. Crews continue efforts, aided by good weather.
Nova Scotia's Long Lake wildfire has destroyed 20 homes, with residents like Nick Bezanson reeling from loss but buoyed by community support and aid efforts.
Kendall Killam, one of the homeowners on McLaughlin Drive, said she was shocked by what she saw outside her window after someone stolen an excavator and tore threw lawns.
Halifax Regional Police say an officer shot at a car fleeing a traffic stop, and then later police pulled over the wrong suspect vehicle. Two people are now arrested.
If temperatures become too hot, much-maligned ticks are at risk of drying out. The parasites survive by retreating to moist areas like leaf litter and in the soil.
As Canadian students get back to the classroom, a record number of them will be accessing the school breakfast program this year, according to the Breakfast Club of Canada.
While the fire in Annapolis Valley is now estimated to be more than 8,000 hectares in size, Nova Scotia officials say no more homes have been damaged as a result.
The wildfire season this year is being called unprecedented by many fire officials in the region, with Halifax firefighters feeling they aren't properly trained to do their job.
Some who call Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley home are keeping a close eye on an out-of-control wildfire to see if an evacuation order will be expanded in the area.
The department says conditions look promising to continue to make progress on the Long Lake fire before winds are expected to pick up again from a large storm well offshore.
A Canadian icon will not be crossing the border into the U.S. this fall in a decision partially fuelled by President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff war.
Environment Canada said Hurricane Erin should stay far offshore but will bring dangerous surf and gusty winds over coastal areas of Nova Scotia and the Avalon Peninsula.
Some parents say they won't be taking their kids to a splash pad in Dartmouth, N.S., due to the amount of drug paraphernalia being left lying around the park.
Officials say firefighters in Nova Scotia remain focused on tackling the northern side of the Long Lake wildfire in the Annapolis Valley, which is closest to homes.
The encampment site at Cogswell Park in Halifax is de-designated, effective immediately, but those who have been sheltering there have until Sept. 21 to pack up.
Four-time Olympian Moh Ahmed is one of 413 Canadian signatories calling on Tennis Canada to cancel Canada's Davis Cup tie with Israel in Halifax this September.
A wildfire along the northwestern shore of Conception Bay, Newfoundland remained at a stubborn 95 square kilometres in size on Sunday. It is about the size of Paris, France.
The U.S. government deployed more than 200 emergency workers to Puerto Rico as a precaution after a flood watch was issued for the entire U.S. territory.
Canadians are finding domestic travel increasingly unaffordable, with high costs for flights, rentals, and hotels forcing some to scale back plans or stay closer to home.
'It is a fun celebration but for neurodivergent people like myself it can get overwhelming fast,' Autism Resource Centre project assistant Marie-Pier Leroux said.