Canada: Atlantic

Global News - Halifax (28 minutes ago)

A Hydro-Québec spokesperson says the utility is monitoring the situation with a commitment to understanding the demonstrators' concerns.

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Global News - Halifax (28 minutes ago)

Houston says he wishes his government's $1.35 million partnership with home-sharing platform Happipad had resulted in more than just 60 leases over two years.

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CBC - Newfoundland (31 minutes ago)

Hydro-Québec says it's suspending geotechnical work at Gull Island after several members of Labrador's Innu community blocked the area in protest.

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CBC - Newfoundland (6 hours ago)

Some members of Labrador's Innu community have blocked the road leading to Gull Island to halt Hydro-Québec's site studies for the proposed hydroelectric project on the lower Churchill River.

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CBC - P.E.I. (8 hours ago)

Police in Prince Edward Island say they're stepping up patrols in the eastern part of Prince County after a string of six fires in the span of two weeks. 

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Global News - Halifax (8 hours ago)

Drivers trying to take advantage of free parking at Halifax hospitals without a valid reason can now be fined $500. 

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CBC - New Brunswick (8 hours ago)

Evicted tenants from a motel outside Fredericton have nowhere to go after their temporary accommodations didn't go as planned.

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CBC - New Brunswick (8 hours ago)

Since 2021, work on the Saint John Harbour Bridge has caused traffic jams during the construction season. Marc Doiron worries it will get even worse now that the entire bridge will be shut down for short periods, but the province is now promising it will be at night only.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (8 hours ago)

The temporary suspension of delivery and pickup service makes it more difficult for seniors, people who are disabled and people without vehicles to get their groceries in a town with no public transit. Anna Rak has the story.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (8 hours ago)

Fire broke out at what was once the Morrison High School building early on Thursday morning. By late Thursday afternoon, the building was in the process of being torn down.

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CBC - Newfoundland (9 hours ago)

Twenty people in Labrador are at risk of rabies after a dog tested positive for the disease after encountering a fox in Hopedale.

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CBC - P.E.I. (9 hours ago)

With the annual Cavendish Beach Music Festival kicking off Thursday on Prince Edward Island, police in the province say safety will be their top priority during the three-day event. 

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CBC - P.E.I. (10 hours ago)

The eighth annual AGE-WELL Summer Institute is underway at UPEI. It's a week-long meeting of the minds with the goal of designing technology-based solutions to better support older adults. Samantha Sandassie is the director of education and training at AGE-WELL and Olive Bryanton is part of the older adult and caregiver advisory committee. They sat...

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CBC - P.E.I. (10 hours ago)

Charlottetown council is getting some plans drawn up to use as templates for secondary suites on properties around the city. 

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CBC - Nova Scotia (10 hours ago)

The province was aiming to reach the goal by March 2026. The minister of education and early childhood development says more "teamwork" is needed to achieve it — including more funding and possibly getting the private sector involved.

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CBC - New Brunswick (11 hours ago)

How old is an old puffin?  Well, the oldest known puffin in New Brunswick was found this week at 33 years old. 

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CBC - Newfoundland (11 hours ago)

Residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay got their hands on the flame on Thursday as the Canada Games torch continues its trip around the province leading up to festivities in August. The CBC's Darryl Dinn spoke with two torchbearers, Jim Goudie and Weslee MacDonald, about getting to be part of the experience.

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CBC - P.E.I. (11 hours ago)

The three people from Ontario accused in one of the largest drug busts in P.E.I. history will have their case heard in the P.E.I. Supreme Court after one of the accused people made that choice for the group without the other two being on board.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (11 hours ago)

As measles outbreaks grow in Western Canada, Dr. Robert Strang says Nova Scotia needs to achieve 95 per cent immunity to stop the spread here.

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CBC - Newfoundland (12 hours ago)

Customers in Newfoundland and Labrador are out of luck if they were hoping to buy a specific beer or spirit from another province without having to leave.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (13 hours ago)

The general manager of a Cumberland County golf course says security cameras show it took all of 20 minutes for a trio of thieves to steal five golf carts and a number of chargers early Tuesday morning.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (13 hours ago)

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has issued a scathing appraisal of Halifax regional council, saying there's a "serious disconnect” between the decisions being made and the desires of citizens, and indicating the province is examining whether to give the mayor more power.

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Global News - Halifax (14 hours ago)

The mother of Devon Marsman, a Halifax teen who went missing and was found dead last year, is speaking out after being denied a federal benefit.

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CBC - P.E.I. (14 hours ago)

During the three days of training, firefighters are entering the house and performing search-and-rescue operations as if the structure were on fire. They don't know the layout and have to wear masks that limit their vision.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (14 hours ago)

Cathie O'Toole, Halifax's chief administrative officer, has told council she intends to retire, a move that comes after a tenure of less than three years as the municipality's top bureaucrat.

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Global News - Halifax (15 hours ago)

Police say crisis negotiators tried to de-escalate the situation, but the man refused to come outside and allegedly continued to make threats toward police all night.

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CBC - P.E.I. (16 hours ago)

Emails were sent out using Tara Ferguson, the president of the Stratford Soccer Club's name, requesting help from parents. They were asked to buy gift cards for board members.

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CBC - Newfoundland (16 hours ago)

More than a decade ago, a romantic message in a bottle was thrown from the cliffs of an island off of Newfoundland. It was found in Ireland this week.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (16 hours ago)

Police say a man who had been barricaded inside a home on Arlington Avenue pointed a firearm at police on Thursday morning.

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CBC - P.E.I. (16 hours ago)

A 76-year-old woman was found dead in the bottom of an elevator shaft of a Charlottetown apartment building last month, Charlottetown Police Services confirmed on Wednesday.

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Global News - Halifax (17 hours ago)

A romantic message in a bottle thrown from the cliffs of an island off Newfoundland nearly 13 years ago was found on a beach in Ireland this week.

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Global News - Halifax (17 hours ago)

Nova Scotia's official Opposition is calling on Premier Tim Houston to re-establish a department dedicated to housing and appoint a full-time minister to oversee the portfolio.

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CBC - Newfoundland (19 hours ago)

International students are becoming increasingly worried about their status in Canada as post-graduate work permit (PGWP) requirements become stricter, and the prospect of tighter border laws hang over their heads.

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CBC - New Brunswick (20 hours ago)

Last Friday's major flooding event in Texas that killed 89 people, including numerous children, has left local communities shattered. Now, some may be turning an eye closer to home, asking if Canada is prepared for such an extreme weather event. 

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CBC - Nova Scotia (20 hours ago)

A group of Black men in the Halifax area is talking about ways to prevent intimate partner violence. It's considered an epidemic in Nova Scotia, and Black communities face high rates. Elizabeth Chiu sat in on the group's final meeting and met the people who are helping to bring change. Some content may be triggering for viewers.

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CBC - Newfoundland (22 hours ago)

Pippy Park Golf Club opened in 1975 as the first public golf course on the Avalon Peninsula. General manager Jeremy Rivando says the course is celebrating the week with a celebration of past players who helped get the course off the ground, while welcoming new players with complimentary lessons.

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CBC - Newfoundland (22 hours ago)

Gros Morne National Park appears to be busier than usual, according to Parks Canada officials. While numbers aren't out yet to confirm, tourists are noticing the buzz.

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CBC - New Brunswick (22 hours ago)

There are 13,000 individuals and families across New Brunswick awaiting space in public housing, according to David Hickey, the minister responsible for N.B. Housing.

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CBC - New Brunswick (22 hours ago)

Car thefts have tripled in New Brunswick in the last 10 years, and now major auto insurers are being granted double-digit rate increases from the New Brunswick Insurance Board, citing rising car thefts, in part.

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CBC - P.E.I. (22 hours ago)

Indigenous-led ceremonies started from two different points on Prince Edward Island this week to kick off the Island's first 'Walk to Heal Our Waters.' The groups involved are walking more than 100 kilometres combined over a couple of days, carrying water on a spiritual journey to meet in the Miscouche area for a celebration on July 11. CBC's Jane...

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CBC - P.E.I. (22 hours ago)

Some businesses in downtown Charlottetown are increasing security at their stores to counter shoplifters. 'You have to really be watching everyone who comes into the store, and I don't want to treat everyone like that,' says one shop owner.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (22 hours ago)

Growing rural homeless population facing unique challenges, researchers say

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

The mayor of Halifax says strong mayor powers could improve the current system that is slowing progress on issues he was elected to tackle, but one political expert says he has yet to see a good argument for such a change

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

The boyfriend of 22-year-old Paiyton Pick was charged in January with second-degree murder in her death. But Pick's family says delays in the court process and a lack of support are compounding their grief. Nicola Seguin has the story.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

Pride festivities in St. John's have been celebrated each July. On Wednesday, the city marked the start of this year's celebrations. Tap into the energy of the cheers, the choir and what the celebration means to members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

The Nova Scotia government has suddenly severed ties with Out of the Cold, a non-profit group that has been operating two modular, supportive housing sites in the Halifax area since 2022.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

A man and woman are facing charges after an RCMP officer was dragged by a vehicle and injured as he was investigating a suspected impaired driving case.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Report from Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Halifax has the sixth most expensive child care fees out of 35 major Canadian cities.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Nicole MacLeod, who taught at a school in Tatamagouche, N.S., was sentenced Wednesday in Nova Scotia Supreme Court, admitting she had sex with a 15-year-old who attended the school.

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

Hope for Wildlife, based in Seaforth, N.S., says it has seen a 'significant rise' in the number of calls about stuck raccoons.

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CBC - P.E.I. (A day ago)

The Atlantic hurricane season is underway, with the peak expected from mid-August to mid-October. P.E.I.'s power utility, Maritime Electric, has been seeking to minimize wind outages by trimming trees around power lines. For an update on how that's going, CBC's Louise Martin spoke with Maritime Electric CEO Jason Roberts.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

The City of Fredericton held an event Wednesday to showcase its efforts to attract doctors to the region, despite indicators showing that access to primary care has only gotten worse in recent years.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

Nine provinces and a territory have signed an agreement to eventually let alcohol products flow freely directly from a producer to customers in other provinces.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

Large piles of dredged-up rock and dirt from a failed construction project on Grand Manan Island have all but disappeared from the shoreline.

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CBC - P.E.I. (A day ago)

When Thamara DeVries handed over the keys to her fully furnished home in Wheatley River in February, she thought she was renting to a family of four. But shortly after move-in day, she noticed something wasn't right.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

An Ontario lawyer has been asked to review the practices of the Fredericton police major crime unit after an "error" led to scuttling three murder trials, though the police force says the exact nature of the problem will remain secret.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

Mario Boucher died in April but his remains went unclaimed and were kept long-term storage. With a community effort, he will be laid to rest in Labrador City on Wednesday.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Three companies have been ordered to pay a total of $260,000 for health and safety violations following the 2020 death of Andrew Gnazdowsky, 26, who drowned in Sheet Harbour, N.S.

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

Halifax's median daycare fees were more expensive than those in Toronto, Oakville, Ottawa and all other Atlantic cities studied.

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CBC - P.E.I. (2 days ago)

Wrexham AFC's under-21 team is in Charlottetown this week, eager for a second shot at the Halifax Wanderers as the young soccer players continue to hone their skills and develop a team bond.

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Global News - Halifax (2 days ago)

Tensions are high in Mahone Bay, N.S. after a beloved community member fell while walking through town, with many associating the fall with a new café patio built onto the roadway.

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Global News - Halifax (2 days ago)

With rumours circulating about the possibility of 'strong mayor powers' being implemented in Halifax, one councillor is looking for confirmation from the province.

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Global News - Halifax (2 days ago)

At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have measles vaccination rates in children below the 95 per cent threshold recommended to prevent the disease from spreading.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

About $42 and canteen items were taken from the organization's clubhouse during the break-in. Within hours, community members came together to replenish the supply.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

The Nova Scotia Community College has hired Aramark Canada to operate its food services, saying its in-house services were operating at an $800,000 loss each year.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

The town council of Mahone Bay, N.S., is reviewing its sidewalk patio bylaw after Barbara Minard, a well-known local minister, fell outside a restaurant that had recently installed a patio and later died.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

The Pouch Cove Public Library opened in 1945, and remains a hub of the community today. Public Libraries eastern division regional librarian Sarah Bartlett says it's important to celebrate libraries for the role they play, even sharing the input — including one notable opposition — to the library's placement eight decades ago.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

Irving Shipbuilding is facing five occupational health and safety charges stemming from the February 2024 death of a worker during snow clearing at the company's large shipyard along Halifax harbour.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

A Halifax photographer using ChatGPT to transform her images into illustrations is opening up a conversation about the purpose of art in the age of artificial intelligence.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

Hydro-Québec says work at the Gull Island site in Labrador is starting later this week, and estimates the studies will cost between $10 million and $15 million.

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CBC - P.E.I. (2 days ago)

There's currently strong global demand for bluefin tuna from Prince Edward Island, says a local exporter who buys and ships the fish around the world.

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CBC - P.E.I. (2 days ago)

More P.E.I. potato farmers are taking part in a provincial program to track aphids this summer. The pest can cause significant damage and transmit viruses, which is particularly worrisome to seed potato growers. Aphid traps are checked twice a week and the numbers seem to be on the upswing. Nancy Russell tells us more.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

A protest political party that was once an essential element of New Brunswick conservatism is now non-existent.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

The once lively porch of the Airport Inn on the outskirts of Fredericton is now full of empty chairs. The motel's residents are packing up their belongings after living for more than three weeks without power and water.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

Men and women from Newfoundland and Labrador represented Canada on ball hockey's biggest stage this past weekend, at world ball hockey championship in Poprad, Slovakia. Players are back home, and spoke with the CBC's Carolyn Stokes.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

The public inquiry into the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the child protection system resumed Monday, this time holding hearings in Natuashish.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

While Alexandria Alden's husband faces danger on a daily basis, the couple waits on tenterhooks, hoping he's soon granted permanent residency in Canada so he can evacuate.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

The Lower Portapique bridge has been closed since April, after public works staff found damage to the vertical poles that support the bridge.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

Advertised rents for the first three months of 2025 declined compared to last year, according to a new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. But affordability challenges remain as rents for occupied units continue to rise.

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CBC - P.E.I. (2 days ago)

For the players on P.E.I.'s Canada Games men's basketball team, they are practising intensely to be ready for next month's tournament in Newfoundland.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

A Saskatchewan investor who won a $2-million judgment against Stephenville airport owner Carl Dymond in Newfoundland now has the green light to have it registered in Ontario, where Dymond lives.

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Global News - Halifax (2 days ago)

Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site.

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CBC - P.E.I. (2 days ago)

The hit CBC Radio comedy show The Debaters is starting its 20th season tour in the Maritimes, including a stop at the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown on Sept. 18. The show's host, Steve Patterson, stopped by to chat with CBC News: Compass host Lousie Martin to reminisce about two decades of laughter.

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CBC - P.E.I. (2 days ago)

July has already been a good start for those in the tourism industry, according to some businesses on Prince Edward Island, with the movement to support Canadian businesses amid trade tensions with the U.S. being cited as a big reason why.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

Saint John council gave the green light to expanding the Spruce Lake Industrial Park, despite dozens of speeches against it by residents. Four people spoke in favour.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

The Cape Breton Island Building and Construction Trades Council, representing 10 unions, says a promise to restore wages is not being honoured and workers are being asked to accept even lower pay.

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Global News - Halifax (2 days ago)

The legislature committee was told there are currently 118 so-called health homes or collaborative-care clinics where health teams provide a range of care.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

Those flying internationally can expect a better experience. Watch Amy Smith's interview with Joyce Carter, the president and CEO of the Halifax International Airport Authority.

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CBC - P.E.I. (2 days ago)

A 41-year-old man faces several charges, including child endangerment, after a weekend incident, police say.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

Today marks just one month to go until the Canada Games in St. John's. Kim Keating, co-chair of the host society, says crews are working on putting the final touches in place as they get ready to welcome over 4,200 participants across 19 sports and welcome the country to St. John's.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

Paradise Animal Hospital is warning pet owners on the Avalon Peninsula to check their pets after a tick was discovered on a dog that tested positive for Lyme disease.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Freedom Culinary Culture offers classic comfort dishes and a selection of goods by local African Nova Scotian artists.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

The public was warned about cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, as early as May this year — long before typical sightings. Researchers believe warm waters are to blame, and they're using trackers to warn the public about affected areas sooner.

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CBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)

Summerside Housing Authority tenants have been told to remove the sheds they've added to the properties they rent by the end of July.

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Global News - Halifax (3 days ago)

Dalhousie Faculty Association said Monday that 91 per cent of its staff voted in favour of strike action if ongoing negotiations with the university are unsuccessful.

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Global News - Halifax (3 days ago)

Councillors will discuss the proposed two-way bike lanes along Morris Street in Tuesday's regional council meeting.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

Tacora Resources has been stockpiling manganese for years, and recently hit on its value as a component for electric vehicles.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Two charities that help organ transplant patients say it's time that provincial governments rethink the way they offer housing support for patients who must temporarily move to access treatment.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

With Nova Scotia's capital city continuing to struggle with traffic congestion and cost-of-living challenges drawing comparisons to Canada's largest city, NDP Leader Claudia Chender says it's time for the public to see a government report on transportation in the Halifax region.

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CBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)

Lynn Paulin didn't expect she'd be forced to make end-of-life medical decisions for her mom at just 32. But being there while her mom took her last breath allowed Paulin to pay back some of the same care she'd received all her life.

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Global News - Halifax (3 days ago)

Firefighters are sounding the alarm about staffing levels in the region with union representatives saying a lack of personnel is putting the public at risk.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

Despite never meeting in person, rug hookers from across Canada have come together to create a giant commemorative piece ahead of the Canada Games in St. John's. The final Tapestry of Pride will be on display at the games, and one of the women leading its creation says she's beyond proud of what it will represent.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

A plan to expand Spruce Lake Industrial Park received another unanimous vote Monday night from Saint John city council, leaving some residents of the rural community of Lorneville feeling hurt.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

N.B. Power discovered the meter on Jessica Ferguson's house did not match the one on her bill in December but hasn't told her how long the error lasted.

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CBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling P.E.I.'s changes to the corporate tax rate and small business thresholds, which took effect on July 1, a small step in the right direction.

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Global News - Halifax (3 days ago)

RCMP say the three 'vicious dogs' were trying to board the canoe. An officer fired a service weapon and killed one of the dogs.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

A chance meeting between two New Brunswick women turned into a Canada Games reunion 20 years in the making, set against the backdrop of a key part of this year's event.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

While Tourism Minister Fred Hutton didn't commit to the provincial government saving the struggling Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, he is meeting with organizers this week.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

Organizers behind St. John's Pride are looking to a brighter future with this year's celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The theme for 2025 is "no going back."

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

An issue with the Mill Cove wastewater treatment facility has prompted complaints. Meig Campbell has the story.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

The chair of the St. Peter's, Samsonville and Area Water Utility says he was surprised and alarmed after Nova Scotia Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr wrote a letter to the province's regulator saying the utility's proposed rate hike is too high.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Michael Sellick has built an online community by sharing his passion for crochet. Now the founder of The Crochet Crowd says he's going a step further with Everyday Stitch, a new website set to launch later this year dedicated to the therapeutic benefits of crochet for those struggling with mental health challenges.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

An celebration was held Sunday at Sullivans Pond in Dartmouth to observe what would have been the 111th birthday of African Nova Scotian civil rights activist Viola Desmond. The event was organized by the Black Beauty Culture Association, which wanted to highlight Desmond's contributions to the Black business community in Nova Scotia.

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CBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)

Ten wildland firefighters from Prince Edward Island are in the Yukon this week helping crews in the territory combat widespread forest fires. 

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CBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)

The nomination deadline has passed and two candidates are set to run against each other for the leadership of P.E.I.'s Liberal Party: entrepreneur Todd Cormier and former MLA Robert Mitchell.

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CBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)

Oyster harvesters on Prince Edward Island have been spending the last year worried about the detection of a disease called MSX, which doesn't hurt humans but can kill off oyster production in a big way. Now another disease has been confirmed in P.E.I. waters: Samples from Egmont Bay have tested positive for a disease called dermo. The executive...

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Coun. Sam Austin says city hall should get a say before being surprised by provincial legislation rumoured to be coming as early as this fall. Watch his interview with Tom Murphy.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Two people paddling in the Musquodoboit River on Saturday were menaced by three dogs. An RCMP officer shot and killed one of the dogs.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Officials with the Nova Scotia government hope three new health clinics in the Halifax area could eventually remove more than 20,000 people from the province's need-a-family-practice registry, but it will take time and more staff will need to be recruited first.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

Moncton city staff floated a tax-rate increase for the first time in about a decade to make up for lost revenue after the province froze property assessments.

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Global News - Halifax (3 days ago)

Nova Scotia's NDP says the provincial government's failure to address the cost of living has made affordability in Halifax comparable to that in Toronto.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

A man charged with manslaughter and indignity to human remains in connection with the death of a 26-year-old woman from Rothesay has elected to be tried by a judge and jury.

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CBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)

When it comes to health care, Prince Edward Islanders have plenty of questions. To help answer some of them, emergency physician Dr. Trevor Jain joins CBC's Louise Martin for his regular Talk with the Doc segment.

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CBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)

Police in Charlottetown are warning people about a number of complaints they've received about possible door-to-door scams in the city. 

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Nova Scotia Health says the northern zone case is believed to be connected to travel within Canada. Public Health says there are also "additional contacts who are also ill with measles-like symptoms."

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Nova Scotia is giving offshore petroleum another try, issuing a call for bids for exploration licences on 13 parcels around the Scotian Shelf and Scotian Slope.

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CBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)

Holland College says two investigations into a "serious complaint" made against a member of its children's camp staff have finished and no criminal charges have been laid. 

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Clowning is an art dating back thousands of years, but not just anyone can put on a red nose and perform. The CBC's Maddie Ryan met with two students of a local clown college showcase group to learn about the ways of the clown, and what her clown costume might look like.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Four wildfires are burning in parts of rural Newfoundland, but two are deemed under control as of Monday afternoon.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

It was a banner weekend for athletes from Newfoundland and Labrador as players from province excelled on the ice, the floor and on the rugby pitch.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

RCMP have filed more than two dozen new charges, including attempted murder, against a man who allegedly shot at police during a standoff at Bilijk First Nation in April.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

St. John's Mayor Danny Breen is running again in the October municipal election.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

The driver died at the scene, according to police.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

The fifth formal hearing for the Inquiry into the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of the Innu in the Child Protection System begins Monday in Natuashish. It will be followed by two hearing circles investigating deaths of children from the community. The CBC's Heather Gillis reports from Natuashish.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Vendors at the Kelligrews Soiree market felt the local love on Sunday.

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CBC - P.E.I. (4 days ago)

The executive director of seniors care with Health P.E.I. says finding companies to do the installation work has been more difficult than expected. 

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

Haley Flaro, the executive director of Ability New Brunswick, is relieved New Brunswick is not following Alberta, which plans claw back from the benefits people already receive in that province.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

Housing in New Brunswick is changing as cities try to address recent population growth. New Brunswick's three largest cities are increasingly turning to high-density residential developments to keep up with the soaring demand for housing. 

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Festivals across Newfoundland and Labrador are seeing an unexpected demise this year, with organizers saying tight finances and complicated logistics have led to tough decisions to cancel events planned over the summer.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Newfoundland and Labrador's top medical officials are keeping a close eye on the measles as thousands of people from across Canada prepare to travel to St. John's for the Canada Games in August.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

Under New Brunswick rules, the public can be kept in the dark when their local officials face discipline — an approach far less open than one adopted next door in Nova Scotia. 

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

In 1820, 95 Black Refugees made the difficult choice to leave Nova Scotia for an uncertain future in the slave colony of Trinidad. That decision led to a fascinating achievement two centuries later in Canada.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

An afternoon of thunderstorms in central Newfoundland on Saturday has resulted in three out of control wildfires. Provincial fire duty officer Bryan Oake says staff and water bombers are currently fighting the fires.

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CBC - P.E.I. (4 days ago)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency lab tests have confirmed the presence of the highly damaging mollusc disease dermo in oysters from P.E.I.'s Egmont Bay. 

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Joan Dicker was dedicated to working with and for others in her hometown of Nain over decades. The longtime Inuktitut teacher is remembered for promoting her language and culture while still wanting to give so much more to her community and family right up until the time of her death in May.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

A 36-year old Riverview man died in a motorcycle accident early Sunday. Richibucto RCMP say they responded to a two-vehicle collision on Route 11 just after 3 a.m.

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CBC - P.E.I. (4 days ago)

Islanders are being reminded to wear proper head protection while riding bicycles, skate boards and e-scooters, which were introduced to Charlottetown just a few years ago.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

Influential N.L. author Earl Pilgrim has died. Flanker Press co-founder Jerry Cranford said he was shocked and saddened to hear about his passing, and described the author as a legend, while reflecting on his time working with Pilgrim.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Mixed-media artist Indu Varma of Sackville, N.B., looks at birds from a different perspective. Varma, who grew up in India, has created a 16-piece exhibit called Birds & their Symbolism. It is inspired by stories from Hindu mythology, symbolic meanings of birds across different cultures, and her childhood experiences. 

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

A new beer garden on the Bedford Highway has reopened after being shut down for failing to meet parking regulations.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

A historic route across the Salmon River in Colchester County is being restored with the addition of a multimillion-dollar pedestrian bridge at the Fundy Discovery Site, which is part of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Solar project melting away energy costs for Sydney cold storage facility

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Summer is in full swing and New Brunswickers have been busy photographing the beauty of the province. If you snap any nice shots, be sure to send them to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in next week's edition.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Canadian Health Labs wants the Court of King's Bench to strike down as unconstitutional legislation that the province enacted last month in a bid to avoid any legal or financial penalties over travel nurse contracts between the staffing agency and Vitalité Health Network.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

A placenta burial ceremony is a way of connecting with Mother Earth.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Jacqui Clydesdale, a writer in Saint John, is creating a musical from people's memories of the Gull, a passenger train that ran daily between Halifax and Boston from 1930 to 1960.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

Since 2017, Sarah Papple has been making fairies and leaving them in nature, snapping photos and sharing them online. She says it helped her combat cynicism and appreciate the world around her.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

As the Canada Games draws closer, The Rooms is taking a look back in time to the last time St. John's played host.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

King Lobster is the brainchild of Jeremy Charles, chef and cookbook author. He's serving up — what else? — lobster rolls in the middle of Gros Morne National Park. The CBC's Colleen Connors stopped by.

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Global News - Halifax (5 days ago)

Annika Bell is raising money for organizations that support women who have experienced sexual assault or are fleeing situations involving intimate partner violence.

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