CBC - Newfoundland (A week ago)
Athletes competing in beach volleyball at the Canada Games have been training every day on the court and in the gym, and have been putting serious work in on Corner Brook's beach volleyball courts. That's where the CBC's Colleen Connors met up with the athletes ahead of their competition in August.
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The P.E.I. government has partnered with Laval University to conduct a study into the impacts of screen time on youth in the province. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sat down with Youssef Allami, the lead researcher on the project, about what they might expect to find.
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A wildfire in central Newfoundland continues to burn out of control on Tuesday. And while rain and favourable winds helped fight the fire, and it still burns only two kilometres from Musgrave Harbour, whose residents are eagerly hoping they can return home soon. The CBC's Henrike Wilhelm reports from Gander.
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A judge will rule in November whether Dr. Errol Gaum is guilty of assaulting child patients decades ago, parsing opposing arguments made this week by the prosecution and defence over the reliability of testimony and the role a Facebook group may have played.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (A week ago)
Gavin Baggs already has three appearances at the Canada Games under his belt across multiple sports, and plans to take his streak even further. Competing in swimming and track and field, he's ready to represent his province at home. The CBC's Katie Breen and Danny Arsenault met up with Gavin leading up to competition.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (A week ago)
The Maritime Mini Racing Series features ponies pulling miniature carts, driven by young harness racers decked out in full gear. An organizer calls the competitors 'the future of harness racing,' and many of the participants say they can't wait to drive the big horses. CBC's Nancy Russell went to see them in action.
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Newfoundland and Labrador seafood sure does travel. But as Here and Now's Leila Beaudoin reports, change is on the horizon. Demand for products, and seafood less travelled. This deep-dive takes us inside the economic tide propelling the currency of the sea.
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If you've been to Heroes and Hobbies comics in Mount Pearl, there's a good chance you've seen Super Thomas welcome you in. But the nearly 13-year-old dog is having trouble with the stairs, and his owners have decided it's time to spend more time at home. Thomas was centre stage for a retirement party over the weekend full of cake, photos and pets.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (A week ago)
Acupuncture is now a regulated health profession in Prince Edward Island, with the new regulations coming into effect Monday. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Daniel Schulman, the chair of the new College of Acupuncture of P.E.I., about what that designation means for practitioners.
ReadCBC - New Brunswick (A week ago)
The funding will expand the hours of the mobile outreach team, which helps to connect those living rough to services, administering and distributing naloxone kits and addictions support. The van was purchased by the City of Fredericton and is run by the John Howard Society.
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Phenazolam is a powerful synthetic opioid that can be disguised as Xanax or Dilaudid. It killed a teenager in Mount Pearl earlier this year, and it has harm reduction experts worried. Courtney Davis of Thrive shares what you can do if you experience someone overdosing.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (A week ago)
After a week of up to nine forest fires across the province, another has ignited in Hickman's Harbour. The RCMP evacuated cabins in the area and fire crews brought the fire down to two hectares. Meanwhile, fire suppression efforts in Chance Harbour continue.
ReadCBC - New Brunswick (A week ago)
Jonah Imeson, 35, whose father had a heart attack at 49, went to the Moncton Hospital ER with chest pain, high blood pressure and nausea about 3 p.m. on June 4 and was not seen by a doctor until 4 a.m. the next day, when it was confirmed he'd had a heart attack.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (2 weeks ago)
Whether in a boat or on the shore, there's nothing like the thrill of seeing a whale in the water. Marine biologist Laura Lilly — who also runs a Facebook page where people can share their whale sightings, capelin and icebergs — has some tips on how to make the most of your time when looking for elusive North Atlantic animals.
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The OurCare survey last asked over 9,000 Canadians in 2022 about the state of primary care in the country, but didn't get much input from Newfoundland and Labrador. This year, the team wants to change that. Primary care researcher Dr. Tara Kiran spoke about the survey and its impacts with the CBC's Carolyn Stokes.
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More than 300 black bear sightings are reported across Newfoundland and Labrador every year. Chris Baldwin, manager of conservation services with the provincial wildlife department, says most sightings don't lead to conflict, but there are precautions you can take to protect yourself.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (2 weeks ago)
Fourteen people and companies with ties to Canadian Nectar Products and Island Gold Honey are facing charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in P.E.I. provincial court, with some of them also facing criminal charges for money laundering.
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A Bocabec, N.B., couple began gathering corrugated cardboard after an event floating across social media piqued their interest. Saturday afternoon's cardboard boat race at Katys Cove will be a first for both the Town of Saint Andrews and the Cassells family. It is one among many activities happening across the community as part of a four-day Fundy...
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The P.E.I. IT Alliance is running a youth cybersecurity program for students from Grade 6 right up to the last year of high school. The weeklong program lets students build a computer to understand the inner workings of it, as well as learn safe habits.
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Residents of Bell Island say wraparound support to help people overcome addiction has been much needed, and that The Hug has filled that gap. Adam Walsh, host of CBC Radio's The Signal, spoke with residents who have accepted the support network and the impact it's had on them.
ReadCBC - Nova Scotia (2 weeks ago)
A 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after an incident on an Eastern Shore lake on Wednesday that police describe as a case of intimate partner violence. RCMP responded to a call at 2:50 p.m. on Lake Charlotte, located about 60 kilometres from Halifax.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (2 weeks ago)
Some P.E.I. firefighters have been busy this summer, helping other parts of Canada battle wildfires. CBC's Louise Martin speaks with Patrick Duguay, a wildland firefighter student who was part of a group of 10 people from P.E.I. helping Yukon crews combat widespread forest fires.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (2 weeks ago)
Municipal government, provincial government and university spending on arts and culture in Prince Edward Island has dropped significantly over the past decade and a half, more than in any other province or territory in Canada, according to a new report.
ReadCBC - New Brunswick (2 weeks ago)
Discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal in New Brunswick, but it hasn't always been that way. Hank Williams is a 2SLGBTQ+ activist who helped fight for the 1992 amendment to New Brunswick's Human Rights Act that provided legal protection for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (2 weeks ago)
FC Porto is a name synonymous with winning in European soccer, and this week players in St. John's got the chance to learn from the best. As the CBC's Madison Taylor reports, two young players are even getting the chance to travel to Portugal for an unforgettable training opportunity.
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