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CBC - Newfoundland (29 seconds ago)

Police say a vehicle fire has closed a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway near Holyrood.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (30 minutes ago)

The NDP are questioning how much progress the provincial government has made on longstanding concerns surrounding the rental housing market from both landlords and tenants.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (30 minutes ago)

A fledgling Nova Scotia offshore oil and gas company is getting an extra two months to submit a deposit of more than $52 million to meet the terms of its exploration licences.

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CBC - Newfoundland (31 minutes ago)

A woman charged with a number of offences, including incest and making child pornography, is now facing a new charge — corrupting children. She told the court she plans to pursue a bail hearing.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (An hour ago)

Nova Scotia Health says it is increasing the number of blood collection appointments in the central zone by 10 per cent every week while staff adjust to a new electronic medical records system.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (An hour ago)

Travelling by ferry between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia could be a safer bet this summer. Northumberland Ferries Ltd. already has a backup ferry, the MV Saaremaa, docked in Wood Islands and poised to fill in if either of its two regular ferries breaks down.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 hours ago)

New Brunswick Auditor General Paul Martin's latest report is highly critical of the decision-making process that led to a $2.8 billion, 25-year agreement between N.B. Power and ProEnergy to build and operate a 500 megawatt gas and diesel power plant in rural Tantramar. Martin says analyses were done after the fact, and the agreement leaves the...

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 hours ago)

The possibility that Marine Atlantic could offer reduced crossings due to a potential strike has sent "shockwaves” throughout Newfoundland and Labrador's industry associations, says one business leader.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 hours ago)

Suspended Fredericton lawyer Stephen James Hill will face a hearing on sanctions next month, after a committee of the Law Society of New Brunswick found him guilty of the misconduct allegations against him.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 hours ago)

A contract has been awarded and work has commenced on a controversial project to remove and dismantle the rusting and derelict Capt. Earl W. Winsor ferry, which has been tied to a private wharf in Springdale, N.L. for years.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 hours ago)

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten told reporters on Monday that if pilots responsible for water bomber and air ambulance operations in Newfoundland and Labrador want their workplace situation to improve, they should tell him how to do it.

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Global News - Halifax (3 hours ago)

Some Nova Scotia long-term care residents and their family members want the province to raise its offer on wages as a strike in the sector enters its eighth week.

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

Prince Edward Island is about halfway through its five-year anti-racism action plan, and the director of the province's anti-racism initiative says there has been meaningful progress, but there is still important work to do.

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CBC - New Brunswick (6 hours ago)

New Brunswick is consistently missing literacy assessment targets, New Brunswick Auditor General Paul Martin says in a report released Tuesday.

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CBC - Newfoundland (6 hours ago)

Final submissions in the Tony Humby sexual violence trial won't happen until late September.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (7 hours ago)

A Cape Breton priest says he regrets making controversial comments about a "residential” school in a speech last week after he received an honorary degree during Cape Breton University's convocation.

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CBC - Newfoundland (7 hours ago)

Soccer fans in Mount Pearl got a special taste of World Cup excitement on Monday, even if they needed their winter coats to get it. FIFA kicked off a cross-country hype tour with a free event in the Pearl and busloads of kids braved the cold to be part of it.

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CBC - Newfoundland (7 hours ago)

The price of gasoline has lowered by 3.4 cents per litre across Newfoundland and Labrador Tuesday, with all other adjusted fuels also taking a dip in price.

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CBC - Newfoundland (9 hours ago)

Hydro-Québec fought to hide parts of letters from the 1960s showing what it offered to lure a French aluminum company to the province, including its internal comments about an energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.

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CBC - New Brunswick (10 hours ago)

Saint John's new council was officially sworn in Monday night as the next chapter in the city's local government began.

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CBC - New Brunswick (11 hours ago)

In his first address as the city's leader on Monday, Fredericton Mayor Steve Hicks echoed his campaign commitment to improve public safety, and added that compassion shouldn't come at the expense of accountability on the issue of drug crime.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (12 hours ago)

The administrative assistant who was stabbed by a student at a Bedford, N.S., high school in 2023 is speaking out in an interview for the first time. Angela Light tells CBC News about how the horrific events of that day have impacted her life.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (12 hours ago)

The vast majority of Nova Scotia municipalities offer some kind of video access to their council meetings, but new technology and the rise of online hate have some councils turning off the camera.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (12 hours ago)

On June 19, residents of Mahone Bay will lose the only bank in their town. The closest Bank of Montreal is in Bridgewater, a 15- to 20-minute drive away.

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CBC - New Brunswick (12 hours ago)

The push for a ban on energy drinks for young people in Quebec is laying the ground work for conversations in other provinces, as policymakers consider how to protect youth from known side-effects of too much caffeine, especially along with prescribed medications.

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CBC - P.E.I. (12 hours ago)

Upton Farm Trust is asking for a little help. It owns the 55-hectare green space just off the North River Causeway in Charlottetown, which for years has provided joy to two- and four-legged walkers as an off-leash dog park.

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CBC - P.E.I. (12 hours ago)

A junior tennis player from P.E.I. is proving athletes from a small province can play on the international stage, even with the Island's limited year-round training opportunities. CBC's Gwyneth Egan has the story.

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CBC - Newfoundland (13 hours ago)

Dozens of workers are clearing land at a beach on Newfoundland's west coast where a massive cargo vessel ran aground more than a year ago.

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CBC - Newfoundland (13 hours ago)

After months of high fuel prices, some churches in St. John's are struggling to pay unheavenly high oil bills to heat the large buildings — eating up budgets and leaving few options.

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CBC - Newfoundland (13 hours ago)

Premier Andrew Furey ripped up the old Churchill Falls contract, and announced the start of a new chapter for Newfoundland and Labrador. The Memorandum of Understanding he reached with Quebec in 2024 was hailed as the foundation of a much, much better deal. But how much better?

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

Dr. Trevor Jain is back to answer your questions, from ER staffing to iron levels and sore hips. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sat down with the Island emergency room physician to get the answers.

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CBC - New Brunswick (23 hours ago)

Ambulance N.B. says it received 65 suspected overdose calls in the greater Moncton region between Friday and Monday. The spike in overdoses could be because of tranquilizer-laced fentanyl, and saw harm reduction organizations scrambling to help those suffering.

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CBC - P.E.I. (23 hours ago)

Prince Edward Island is aiming to improve programs that help those living with disabilities.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (24 hours ago)

A man was found dead in Upper Big Tracadie , N.S., on Sunday after a fire was put out. Police say the death is suspicious.

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CBC - New Brunswick (24 hours ago)

A large RCMP response in Rogersville on Sunday afternoon led to confusion among residents, who got no information from police to gauge what was happening until nearly 24 hours later.

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CBC - Newfoundland (24 hours ago)

Memorial University convocation has graduates ready for their next chapter. The CBC's Madison Taylor spoke to the university's newest alumni.

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CBC - P.E.I. (24 hours ago)

Island nurses have been without a collective bargaining agreement for more than a year and in recent weeks, contract talks with Health PEI have stalled. The union worries this will hurt recruitment and retention. CBC's Cody MacKay explains.

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CBC - P.E.I. (24 hours ago)

The provincial district of Cornwall-Meadowbank has been without representation since Mark McLane died in mid-March. Some are expecting a byelection to be held any day. CBC's Wayne Thibodeau has the story.

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CBC - P.E.I. (24 hours ago)

P.E.I. is revamping its disability support programs, providing more access to help for both caregivers and those with disabilities. CBC's Tony Davis reports.

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CBC - P.E.I. (24 hours ago)

A P.E.I. basketball tournament for the Filipino community has nearly doubled in size this year. Teams from across the region gathered in Charlottetown for the Maritime Basketball League event this past weekend. CBC's Taylor O'Brien was there.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

The Annapolis Valley Regional Library announced the changes Monday after months of sounding the alarm that their operations were on shaky financial footing.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Staff at the hospital in Pictou, N.S., say their patients are overjoyed now that they no longer have to travel for dialysis.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid accepted the 2026 Changemaker Award at The Hollywood Reporter's Women In Entertainment Canada.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Family and friends in Cape Breton marked the anniversary with song and prayer. As the CBC's Kyle Moore reports, MacDonald's family is hoping support will continue with a long court process still ahead.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

The New Brunswick government unveiled new education plans for the francophone and anglophone sectors Monday that call for a focus on literacy and numeracy.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

A dermatologist in St. John's is the first Black president of the Canadian Medical Association.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

For Grade 12 student Kalista Barrett, life would be different without access to social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram. Limiting youth's access to those apps is exactly what the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is proposing.

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

Five public libraries in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley will be permanently closed later this month because of a lack of funding. 

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

Three years after a wildfire destroyed more than 150 homes outside Halifax, a community group is calling for a moratorium on new developments in the area due to safety concerns.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

The cost to operate the pool for 10 weeks this summer is projected to be over $50,000, the town of Trenton, N.S., said in a statement on social media, money that would require an increase to property taxes.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

The legal director of a non-profit law firm said the two-page report from a committee established by Nova Scotia's Department of Justice is a far cry from what needs to be done to address deaths in custody.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

The mares in the wild horse herd typically give birth between April and July. Some of this year's babies have already arrived. Sarah Medill, operations co-ordinator at the Sable Island National Park Reserve, shares how many are expected in the coming month and how the horses ended up there in the first place.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

There's no such thing as a wealth of natural gas from offshore Newfoundland and Labrador for sale on the international markets, but the provincial government is spending money and bureaucratic time with the hope of seeing that change.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

Conservative MP Mike Dawson is fighting an increase in his salary because it feels wrong. Dawson feels that many Canadians are struggling right now and he doesn't want to take the $8,800 raise. He's going to court to avoid the bump in his pay.

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

Prince Edward Island's nurses have been working without a collective agreement for more than a year, and their union president says delays at the bargaining table are hurting morale and making it harder to recruit and retain staff.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

A draft version of Canada's national AI strategy outlines a drive to scale up business adoption and provide all Canadians access to free AI literacy training, but is short on specifics regarding how the federal government will protect Canadians from the technology's potentially harmful effects.

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

A man who found his brother dead during the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia has died by suicide after struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder for years.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

Newfoundland and Labrador is cancelling a lawsuit put forward by the previous Liberal government that aimed to push Ottawa to change its equalization payment formula.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

The Innu Nation has postponed a three-day vote until further notice that could ratify a historic settlement agreement with Hydro-Québec, as members grieve a Sheshatshiu woman allegedly murdered by her partner.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

A St. John's man convicted of killing a 71-year-old man has received a two-year jail sentence.

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

A Nova Scotian woman says the justice system has failed after she was the victim of intimate partner violence. She's speaking out again on her abuser's sentence as well.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

Some of the fastest wieners on four legs competed at the 14th annual wiener dog race at the 2026 NL Pet Expo in Torbay. With all proceeds supporting Beagle Paws, every pup scampered away with a participation medal. The CBC's Madison Taylor has that story.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

Following a short reprieve from winter weather, the month of June is greeting Newfoundland and Labrador's Avalon Peninsula with a serving of snow.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

You may have heard about a 'super' El Niño that could make 2027 the warmest year on record for the planet. But as the Atlantic hurricane season begins, there's a bit of good news for people living in the region. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon explains.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary's is hoping to attract a new pharmacy to Sherbrooke, N.S., with the only drugstore set to permanently close this month.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Bouncers at every licensed establishment in the province have to complete online training and a criminal background check starting Monday.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

A woman whose body was found in the burned-out remains of a makeshift shelter in Fredericton was at the time making strides in her recovery from addiction, according to her siblings.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

A new report from the New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity highlights the low wages for many working in the non-profit sector.

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

P.E.I. Agriculture Minister Bloyce Thompson said in the legislature Friday that a biodigester system is a promising idea that's likely to happen on the Island — government is already exploring creating one here.

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

Municipal households may need to restrict water use under new drought contingency plans

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

Candy Gallant, founder of P.E.I. Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc., says Islanders should never attempt to remove nests from their homes without professional help.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

Janeatt Harris understands what jurors in Dean Penney's murder trial went through over the past two months, and what they might be feeling now — coming down from an intense experience without being able to explain it to even their own friends and family.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

Every time Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec sit down to talk about Churchill Falls, there's a third party at the table. It's the hated 1969 contract, which shadows our every move. How did this province walk into what has been called the most one-sided resource contract in Canadian history? CBC's Jamie Fitzpatrick explains in the first of a...

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

Almost five years after Ottawa promised to help people like him, an Afghan man pursued by the Taliban is struggling to get to Canada while evading ICE in the U.S.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

A landslide in Grand Falls, N.B., damaged a store on Sunday. The mayor says more buildings in the area are threatened by erosion.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

A non-profit group supporting newcomers in Moncton hosted its third annual multicultural community barbeque, sharing cuisines, music and performances from across the world.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

It's been a week of acknowledgment, awards and accolades for late curling legend and iconic CBC broadcaster Colleen Jones. On Sunday, it was announced the winner of the women's Nova Scotia provincial championship will now hoist the Colleen Jones Memorial trophy.

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

Malpeque Bay in rural Prince Edward Island has opened a new centre providing support to Islanders during emergencies.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

From early settlement and exploration to the development of maritime trades and beyond, a new travelling exhibit tells the story of African Nova Scotian seafarers — their experiences, hardships and contributions.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

A 50-year-old man has died after losing control of an ATV in Durham Bridge, N.B., a community about 20 kilometres north of Fredericton.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

Nova Scotia's school violence has increased significantly over the past five years. Teachers union said reducing class sizes and ramping up support for students in classrooms is needed to tackle the situation.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

Reach for the Top is hosting its 60th anniversary with a national competition in Moncton. Student say they're in it for confidence, connections and community.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

A cross stands in Davis Inlet, erected in remembrance of Damien Hancock who died 27 years ago. And in his hometown of Forteau, the community raises the Mushuau Innu First Nation flag every year.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

The World Heavy Events Association (WHEA) is hosting the world strongman and strongwoman championships outside of Europe for the first time ever this September — and it's all happening in Paradise.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

Ian Nicholson will be the new councillor for District 3 in Victoria County, N.S., after winning Saturday's byelection by nine votes.

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

Do you have a story you want to share? Maybe you've survived something life-changing and want to inspire others, or have a personal connection to an issue that's making news. Here's how to pitch your story to CBC P.E.I.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Clinicians at Halifax's IWK Health Centre say more young patients are arriving with severe symptoms tied to high-potency cannabis — and their symptoms are taking much longer to clear, even after they stop using the drug.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

CBC News spoke with local breweries that offered mixed reactions to the new trade deal. Some like the symbolism of breaking down trade barriers, but others say more pressing issues face Nova Scotia's craft beer industry.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

Two things are clear when you speak with Jake Kimble about their grandmother. The first is the love they have for her. The second is that the grandmother is quite the character.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

A Saint Andrews high school student has recreated a popular Haida art piece with 15,000 pieces of Lego with hopes of working for the Danish toy giant after graduation.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

Flowers are in bloom, migratory birds have returned and even turtles have come out to enjoy the warmer weather now that spring in full swing.

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

Cruise ships plugging into P.E.I.'s electrical grid won't come at the expense of Islanders' power supply, Maritime Electric says, and if the system ever comes under strain, power to the ships would be cut.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

A summer camp for trans and gender-diverse youth in Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula was in danger of cancelling its upcoming camp after failing to meet fundraising efforts but was saved by an anonymous donation.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

As communities gather to celebrate Provincial Francophonie Day on Saturday, the City of St. John's is offering up $50,000 to help the non-profit Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador make its bid to host the 2029 Acadian Games.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Despite an injury, Jacob Shaffelburg has made Canada's FIFA World Cup roster. His former coach says the selection is no surprise, recalling the Nova Scotian's competitiveness from an early age.

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

A count of P.E.I.'s most secretive wetland birds is resuming this June after a three-year hiatus. Staff and volunteers with Birds Canada will fan out across the province's marshes to track populations and assess how habitats are changing.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

The trial of lobster dealer Eric David Thibault, 66, in provincial court in Digby, N.S., heard a short recording of a confrontation in November 2024 involving another dealer, Geoffrey Jobert.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

Collision data gathered by the province's transportation department determined two areas of the Trans-Canada Highway are at high risk for moose-vehicle accidents.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Ellison's family says his mental health never recovered after witnessing the 2020 tragedy, which claimed the life of his brother.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

The Halifax Skate Archives documents the history of skate culture in Halifax from the 1970s to today.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

N.B. Liquor will eliminate long-standing taxes-included pricing in corporate and agency stores to match with the experience at the grocery stores, which add the HST and deposit charges at the cash register.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

After trying everything from remote-controlled hazing vehicles to strobing sleep-deprivation devices, a Moncton official says the city has finally landed on something that is working to control the population of Canada geese in Centennial Park.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

Nancy Bauer, a prolific Fredericton author, is being recognized by the New Brunswick Book Awards with the annual legacy award. She has written five novels and countless articles for various magazines.

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

People in Prince Edward Island's beef sector say the industry is in one of its strongest periods in years, driven by record-high cattle prices and signs that herd numbers are growing. But there are also concerns about rising costs, pressure on processors and consumers, and a proposed trade agreement with South American countries that some fear...

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

It may have felt like a long winter on Prince Edward Island, but that doesn't mean there will be fewer bugs this summer.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

There is new energy around the North Atlantic Refining Corporation's proposed wind-hydrogen project, following its release from the environmental assessment earlier this month.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Three dog attacks in central Newfoundland this month are cause for concern but the RCMP says that doesn't necessarily mean incidents are on the rise.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

The N.L. government has declared gender-based violence an epidemic in the province. On CBC Radio's The Signal, advocates respond to the decision and weigh in on what the province has to do to see change.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Delaney Baie Pridham missed a penalty late in the first half but redeemed herself by scoring with one minute left in the second half to lift the visiting Ottawa Rapid to a 2-1 Northern Super League victory over the hometown Halifax Tides on Friday.

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

The federal government is renewing the Canada Strong Pass for the 2026 summer season.

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

Some residents in Hazelbrook, P.E.I., are still not able to drink water from their taps due to water that's contaminated by chemicals — and they're suing the provincial government because of it.

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

After 10 weeks, the spring sitting of the provincial legislature wrapped up Friday. CBC's Wayne Thibodeau caught up with the leaders of the three parties with representation in the legislature — the Liberals' Robert Mitchell, Green Party Leader Matt MacFarlane and PC Premier Rob Lantz — to get their thoughts about how it all went.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

After the Energy and Utilities Board decision to approve a new gas and diesel power plant, opponents are calling out problems in the process such as the limited scope of the board and gaps in resources available to interveners.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

Nathalie Allaire, regional director of Radio-Canada Acadie, made the announcement Thursday, which includes shortening the television news program Le Téléjournal Acadie from one hour to 30 minutes.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

The Labrador Cup soccer championship is underway in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. CBC's Darryl Dinn spoke with two people with longstanding ties to the popular annual event.

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

After nearly 40 days of debate, the spring sitting of the P.E.I. Legislature is over. The lieutenant-governor arrived late Friday afternoon to close things out after after MLAs voted to approve the budget. CBC's Wayne Thibodeau has more.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Jennifer Meisner, director of Ocean Week Halifax, shares what to expect when festivities start this Saturday — from surfing demonstrations to educational sessions on scuba diving, hermit crabs, and sharks.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

A Moncton judge has found an Edmundston-area man guilty of various financial crimes, though acquitted or stayed other charges the 61-year-old faced.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

The departure of Newfoundland and Labrador's latest chief pilot has left an important position in air services vacant and both water bomber and air ambulance pilots are publicly expressing concerns.

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Global News - Halifax (4 days ago)

Police said the charges came after images circulated on social media of two teens brandishing airsoft guns inside a McDonald's on Larry Uteck Boulevard.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

The Knaut-Rhuland House museum in Lunenburg has entered the final stage of their renewal project, officially starting with a public presentation. The upgrades will include restoring the structure to its near original condition, using period accurate materials and techniques.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

The legislature's decision comes after a report that Social Development declined to act on repeated warnings that a teenager formerly in care needed help.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Stephenville Mayor Bob Byrnes says it's "concerning" the RCMP brought the explosive to a residential neighbourhood, sparking distress in the community. Military experts agree: it was the wrong decision.

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

Prince Edward Island's supper-hour news program has won a Canadian Screen Award for best local newscast.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Two people face kidnapping charges after a man was abducted Wednesday from a home in Bible Hill, N.S. Police say the suspects and the victim knew each other.

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Global News - Halifax (4 days ago)

New rules for bar security staff are coming to Nova Scotia after recent incidents involving employees, including the death of a patron outside a Halifax bar in 2022.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

Three people have been killed in two separate head-on crashes in the Fredericton area, one on the Princess Margaret Bridge and one on Route 7. A fourth person, a pedestrian, was killed in a collision in Moncton.

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

Prince Edward Island's chief public health officer is urging students graduating from high school to get free meningitis B vaccines offered by the province.

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Global News - Halifax (4 days ago)

The head of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union says cuts to the education sector will cause more strain at a time when violence in schools is on the rise. 

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

The donation is the second-largest in the foundation's history.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

A year ago, Albert Penney was rushed to hospital suffering what he thought was a heart attack. Instead, doctors found pancreatic cancer. Now Penney is cancer-free, and wants others to know how vital early detection can be.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Beatrice Penashue has been identified as the woman who was killed in Sheshatshiu this week, in an alleged murder by her partner.

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

The Progressive Conservative MLA for Georgetown-Pownal is looking to the government to change the way people get off of P.E.I.'s patient registry.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Gas retailers say it's never been harder to turn a profit and recently asked the regulator to adjust the way it calculates the price at the pump to account for their operating costs. This week, the regulator agreed.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

A steel-framed modular home is currently being built in Membertou First Nation. It's the first of its kind in the community, but may not be the last. The CBC's Anna Rak has the story.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Social Development was asked to intervene 15 times, by educators, health-care workers and even the police before a young person formerly in government care died of an overdose.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners alleges one of the nine officers who filed a conduct complaint against Chief Robert Bruce last year did so to "deflect from her significant performance issues” and the threat of being fired.

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CBC - P.E.I. (5 days ago)

It's year two for electronic logbooks for lobster and snow crab fishers on P.E.I. Electronic logging became mandatory in 2025, replacing paper records, and for some it was a steep learning curve. Island fishers say they're adjusting to the new system, but are wondering how the information they're collecting is being used. CBC's Nancy Russell...

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

CBC News has identified four impaired driving cases within the last 18 months that ended due to R v. Jordan — a 2016 Supreme Court of Canada decision that ensures an accused person has the right to be tried in a timely manner.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

Adam Budgell is a repeat violent offender who targets his intimate partners. Due to lengthy delays caused by his lawyer, Budgell will be eligible for statutory release soon after he's sentenced — having undergone little rehabilitative programming.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

Two historians want the provincial government to turn an unsightly piece of property next to the National War Memorial into an interpretation centre.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Thirty per cent of the building's units will remain affordable in a community with high rental demand and limited affordable options, said Student Housing Nova Scotia.

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CBC - P.E.I. (5 days ago)

P.E.I.'s 80 nurse practitioners on P.E.I. are now salaried, but may soon have the option to work under a fee-for-service model. Megan Carter and Candice Rochford of the Nurse Practitioner Association told CBC News: Compass host Steve Bruce why they're looking forward to the change.

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CBC - P.E.I. (5 days ago)

A new Indigenous-led shelter primarily for Indigenous women facing family violence is opening soon in Cornwall. It's run by the Native Council of P.E.I. and is called Geggunas'g, which means 'held for safekeeping' in Mik'maq. CBC's Delaney Kelly reports.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Leandra Beaulieu and Devlin O'Blenis are accused of second-degree murder in the death of a Moncton woman in February.

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CBC - P.E.I. (5 days ago)

A Fredericton man who served as a member of Fredericton Police Force's auxiliary program has been charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material and one count of indictable sexual assault.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

An oyster farmer in Antigonish Harbour, N.S., is preparing for an expansion that should help his business maximize its potential at a time when market demand for the product is increasing.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Her career at CBC spanned nearly 40 years across news and sports. A ceremony was held in her honour in Halifax on Thursday.

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CBC - P.E.I. (5 days ago)

The Charlottetown Islanders' head coach and general manager is moving on after 11 years behind the bench for the hockey team.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

John Joseph Nuna is facing charges of second-degree murder and assault in the death of a woman he was in a relationship with.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board has approved the Tantramar gas and diesel power plant project. The only hurdles remaining for the 25-year deal with U.S.-based ProEnergy are a provincial environmental impact assessment and a Mi'kmaq Rights Impact Assessment process.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

An arborist died on the job in Mactaquac on Wednesday, according to WorkSafeNB. The arborist with Heartwood Tree Care was electrocuted when climbing a utility pole, spokesperson Lynn Meahan-Carson said.

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CBC - P.E.I. (5 days ago)

For decades, the paintings of Marion Campbell Hinton sat quietly in family hands. Many depict Island landscapes painted by the Summerside school teacher, who turned to art later in life. But Hinton never believed her work was good enough, and left most of her paintings unsigned and untitled. Now, more than 50 years after her death, those works are...

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

A Fredericton man who served as a member of Fredericton Police Force's auxiliary program is facing sexual assault and child pornography-related charges.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

The 23-year-old woman was in critical condition when she arrived in hospital on Friday. A newborn baby was found dead two days later in a wooded area near Halifax.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Canada's top court announced Thursday it will hear a case alleging the closure of courthouses in northeast New Brunswick violated the language rights of francophones.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

A former employee with the Town of L'Anse au Loup is facing charges of theft over $5,000 and breach of trust following a months-long RCMP investigation.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

John Joseph Nuna is facing charges of second-degree murder and assault.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Two people charged after a newborn baby was found dead in a wooded area outside Halifax did not seek bail Thursday in court and have agreed to remain in custody until their next hearing in a little more than three weeks.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Private industrial forest land in New Brunswick will remain excluded from an ownership claim by Wolastoqey First Nations after the Supreme Court of Canada turned down an application to hear the case.

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