Canada: Atlantic

CBC - P.E.I. (59 minutes ago)

Renovation plans are moving ahead on the Charlottetown Islanders' home arena. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sat down with Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League commissioner Mario Cecchini, who's in the province to help shape the future vision for the Eastlink Centre.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 hours ago)

Defence lawyer Mathieu Boutet argued Tuesday that Edva Mascary's upbringing in Haiti and life experiences caused him to mistrust authority. Although not a mitigating factor in his case, Boutet argued it's something the judge should consider before the sentencing next month.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 hours ago)

More than 80 pieces of new equipment are coming into the hands of public works employees. The province says the new gear will result in pothole repairs that last longer.

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

The federal government's Greener Homes Affordability Program is returning after a pause, giving some Islanders a chance to get better insulation installed in their homes — at no cost.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 hours ago)

Dalhousie University students are using fake eggs with capsicum extract to keep at-risk turtle nests safe from predators like raccoons. The CBC's Meig Campbell has the story.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 hours ago)

Skaters can't use one bowl of the Glace Bay facility after someone poured thick black resin into it this past weekend. The CBC's Anna Rak has the story.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 hours ago)

Peter Day, head of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, shares what stood out to teachers this year and how job cuts may affect how some classrooms might look in September.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 hours ago)

About 130 beef cattle from the Nappan Research Farm were sold this spring, including 15 heifers that will contribute to breeding stock in Atlantic Canada. The federal government announced cuts in January that will close the Cumberland County research farm and six others across the country.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 hours ago)

Eastbound lanes of Route 1 will remain closed after a crash Tuesday morning between a large truck and what appeared to be an SUV. It resulted in a fuel spill. Saint John police say the cause is under investigation.

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Global News - Halifax (4 hours ago)

RCMP in the Halifax area are investigating the deaths of two men who were found in a home in Fall River, N.S., on Monday. 

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Global News - Halifax (4 hours ago)

The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says 65-year-old Dominique Tremblay died on June 27 while in custody. 

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 hours ago)

Police said they consider the two deaths suspicious and are investigating.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 hours ago)

Nova Scotia Health finally has a permanent president and CEO, five years after the previous CEO and board were fired and replaced by an interim leader.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 hours ago)

There will be no disruption to Marine Atlantic service in the near term as a result of a labour dispute, both sides said Tuesday.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (7 hours ago)

A 28-year-old man who allegedly held a woman in her car "against her will" has been arrested, according to a news release from the New Brunswick RCMP.

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CBC - New Brunswick (7 hours ago)

Theo Labelle, an 11-year-old from Bouctouche, N.B., born with a complex congenital heart condition, was selected as an official match ball carrier for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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CBC - New Brunswick (7 hours ago)

Canada Day is on Wednesday this year. Government offices, most public services and retail stores will be closed for the holiday. Many municipalities around the province will host events to celebrate the holiday.

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CBC - Newfoundland (7 hours ago)

Power rates in Newfoundland and Labrador will increase by an average of 2.25 per cent effective Wednesday as rate mitigation efforts in the province continue.

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Global News - Halifax (8 hours ago)

Two minor hockey players in Nova Scotia are scheduled to stand trial early next year for alleged sexual assaults that were reported after a hazing ritual last fall.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (8 hours ago)

After a cooler than average month, warmer temperatures are on the way this weekend, says CBC Nova Scotia meteorologist Ryan Snoddon.

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CBC - Newfoundland (8 hours ago)

The Filipino community in Newfoundland and Labrador is left feeling helpless after back-to-back tragedies deepen anxiety for families.

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

In most places, a professional hockey career might bring you a contract, a new team and a spot on the national stage. In Miminegash, P.E.I., it means something a little different: an entire day dedicated to one of their own.

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CBC - Newfoundland (12 hours ago)

Fire crews are continuing to battle wildfires that forced some residents of Labrador City to evacuate.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (14 hours ago)

"Silly," "pointless" and "nonsense" is how some parents describe the final, two-hour day of school.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (14 hours ago)

Hockey organizations in the Halifax area are bracing for an increase in ice rental fees that will go into effect this fall.

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CBC - New Brunswick (14 hours ago)

Advocate says reviews include a teen who aged out of government care into homelessness, a six-year-old who ingested drugs, and a child who died after calls for help were 'ignored.'

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CBC - New Brunswick (14 hours ago)

Former chief Sacha LaBillois proudly explains the Mi'kmaw names on some of the streets as she drives though Ugpi'ganjig's newest neighbourhood. Since 2021, her community, also known as Eel River Bar, has built 48 new homes and a $14-million child and family resource centre.

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

After winning a silver medal, P.E.I. basketball player Alex Newson says she's also taking home valuable experience from her first international tournament experience at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup.

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

Some grocery stores on the Island are cutting back on food waste by giving it to local farms. It's part of a program called Loop Resource, which started in British Columbia and has now made its way to P.E.I. CBC's Gwyneth Egan explains.

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

Canada Day is a statutory holiday on Prince Edward Island, so a number of businesses and services will be closed while others may be operating on reduced hours.

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CBC - Newfoundland (14 hours ago)

For years, a lone tree stood in what was once a battlefield in northern France as a symbol of loss for Newfoundland and Labrador, but a new representative, built to last, will soon be in its place.

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CBC - Newfoundland (14 hours ago)

Memorial University graduate Harsh Nigam is walking slower these days, nursing five broken ribs and a punctured lung. He said it'll take about three months for his wounds to heal, but time won't bring back his friend Istinab Mahi, who died in the same collision.

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

The province launched a five-year plan on Monday aimed at helping Prince Edward Island seniors be independent and valuable members of the community.

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

The province has added two navigators to its AccessAbility Supports Program to help Islanders with disabilities who were deemed ineligible.

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

New 82-unit apartment building in Charlottetown will see rent tied to tenants' income

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

The province released an alcohol strategy with recommendations aiming to improving public health and community safety and easing pressure on the health-care system. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with P.E.I.'s chief public health officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, to find out what it means for Islanders.

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

The Town of Labrador City declared a state of emergency Monday after officials ordered residents out of three neighbouring cabin areas as a wildfire burned nearby.

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

The A. Murray MacKay Bridge opened in July 1970 and is expected to hit the end of its life around 2040.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

We'koqma'q banned Hubert Matthews and Harriet Battiste from the community after what the band said was an "emergency meeting" with the RCMP.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Managing director and executive producer Scott Long shares what audiences should watch for at the 47th annual show, which features marching bands, acrobats, dancers and military displays.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

About 120 people showed up on Saturday to paddle the Nashwaak River watershed, which they fear would be affected if the Sisson Mine is built.

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

Officers responded to a report of a shooting on Lahey Road at around 10:30 p.m. on June 26.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Three people are facing charges following the June 11 incident in Pictou County.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

Canada's men's soccer team are continuing a historic run at FIFA World Cup 2026, and fans old and new in St. John's say they're ready to keep the hype train rolling.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

Equipment at several railway crossings in rural parts of Pictou County has been damaged in what appear to be attempts to steal copper from electrical systems, according to RCMP.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

Todd John Lewis, 36, from Moncton, will now be sentenced on July 14 after he previously pleaded guilty to escaping the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre in Shediac.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

As Halifax considers turning Dartmouth ball diamonds into a cricket pitch, the province's cricket association says debate around the move has included racist online comments and inaccurate information.

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

An evacuation order has been issued for the area of Walsh River and other locations, near Labrador City.

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CBC - New Brunswick (A day ago)

A man found guilty of a 2019 double murder in Dieppe is appealing, alleging various errors during his trial earlier this year and calling for a new trial to be ordered.

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Global News - Halifax (A day ago)

RCMP are investigating multiple reports of copper theft at railway crossings in rural Nova Scotia, which police say could cause a 'significant public safety risk.'

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CBC - Newfoundland (A day ago)

Wabush mom-daughter duo Dana Martin-Kelly and Cordelia Richards are representing Labrador in the new season of The Amazing Race Canada.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (A day ago)

A motorcycle-car crash in South Maitland on Sunday afternoon left one man dead. RCMP and the provincial medical examiner's office are investigating the collision.

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

La Voix Acadienne is marking its 50th anniversary as a weekly newspaper. That history is now on display at the Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island, where a special exhibit celebrating the publication's milestone will run until at least the end of summer.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

A panel appointed by the provincial government described a former Shelburne garbage dump as environmental racism against the historic African Nova Scotian community nearby. But the town's mayor, who grew up in the community, disagrees.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

Opposition leaders say it's time for the Nova Scotia government to provide details about the plan for the A. Murray MacKay Bridge in light of a recent tender for work related to the aging span.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

Residents in the Gabarus and Port Morien area say remaining debris from Fiona leaves the possibility open for disaster. The CBC's Ethan Hunt has the story.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

The judge who presided over the jury trial of a Saint John man found guilty last week of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths last year of two boys, ages 10 and 17, had urged the defence to consider a guilty plea.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

As summer patio season heats up, people will be reaching for cold beverages to cool off. But now more than ever, consumers are opting for non-alcoholic options, with the Canadian alcohol consumption hitting a 20 year low.

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

Statistics for opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Prince Edward Island haven't been updated on the province's website in six months. P.E.I.'s chief public health officer and local advocacy groups agree the numbers needs to be monitored more frequently.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

Police who investigate serious and organized crime say they've changed the way they do business in order to get criminal cases to trial on time.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

A group of scientists who span the globe, including one originally from St. John's, are working on a mathematical model that could help anticipate rising sea levels.

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CBC - New Brunswick (2 days ago)

A fire that started Saturday evening has left four people without a place to live. The incident didn't cause any injuries, according to the Oromocto Fire Department.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary arrested and charged two people with multiple firearms offences after reports of gunshots fired on a busy trail near Carlisle Drive in Paradise on Saturday night.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

This year's edition of the Tely 10 road race in St. John's is one for the books. Kate Bazeley marked her 10th win in the female division while Andrew Davies of Ontario marked his first win with a possible record-breaking time.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

North Preston has unveiled an affordable housing initiative that will bring 100 new residential units to the community. It will be years before the project is complete, but the hope is it will help keep young people from moving away.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)

The energy regulator has pre-qualified bidders from worldwide for Wind West with some participants permitted to remain anonymous at this stage. A formal call of bids will be issued later this year.

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CBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)

As the late-June sun beat down on Bowring Park, so did a group of young punk rockers. Although the heavy guitars and screaming vocals sound aggressive, it's anything but that for the first-time performers at the annual Youth Takeover show.

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

Some teenagers in Prince Edward Island say Ottawa's plan to ban social media for kids oversimplifies a complex problem and risks punishing young people instead of holding tech companies to account.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Two months after Jeremiah Dixon and his family spoke out about a mental health crisis that led to hospital staff sending him to a Halifax homeless shelter, the 19-year-old has been approved for disability funding that will allow him to move into his own apartment with one-on-one support.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Glen Parsons began collecting ticks behind his home in 2019. At first it was for research, but now it's for public awareness.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

A joint force of three rescue teams pulled an injured hiker out of a remote area near Brooklyn, N.S., last week.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

For soldiers fighting in northern France more than a century ago, a lone tree on the battlefield was the last thing they saw. Now, a ceremony is set to install a replica of what is now known as the Danger Tree.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

The Iron Bear project is in early stages, at the tail end of a pre-feasibility study, but already drawing attention for its potential scale and impact in both Labrador and Quebec.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

From opposite ends of the country, a B.C. songwriter and N.L. man connect after she heard a CBC story about his love of songbirds.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

Once upon a time, no one believed Dr. Vett Lloyd when she said there were ticks in New Brunswick. Now, her lab is filled with the dead bodies of the tiny, parasitic arachnids.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

Kids in Sitansisk First Nation had the chance to receive dance lessons to help them shine brighter on the powwow trail this summer.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

If you get any nice shots, be sure to send them to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in next week's edition. Don't forget to include your name and the location where the photo was taken.

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

Prince Edward Island's economy is still growing and remains one of the strongest in Canada, but an economist says there are signs of trouble ahead.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

Kim Bowes and her daughter and son-in-law were enjoying an evening on her deck Friday when the sky darkened and the trees started swaying outside her home near Petitcodiac, N.B. One research group says what they saw may have been a tornado.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

Tynan Lawrence of Fredericton was drafted 11th overall in Friday night's NHL draft. Lawrence will join the St. Louis Blues organization at 17-years-old.

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CBC - New Brunswick (3 days ago)

The 5th Division of the Canadian Army is transitioning with new structure and missions. A ceremony was held on Saturday in Halifax to commemorate its accomplishments in the Atlantic region.

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Global News - Halifax (3 days ago)

Canada's first offshore wind farms moved closer to reality as Nova Scotia regulators approved companies to bid on seabed licences later this year.

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Global News - Halifax (3 days ago)

A 39-year-old man was killed in a shooting Friday in Dartmouth, N.S. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide and say they do not believe it was a random event.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Cape Breton's only provincially inspected beef abattoir held a grand opening on Saturday, giving island farmers a local option for processing their cattle.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

A group of friends from Toronto are taking steps across Canada to raise money for charitable causes, and documenting the whole thing online. This week, they're making the journey across Newfoundland, with proceeds going to the Community Food Sharing Association. Abby Cole has the story.

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

The 63-year-old person reported missing Friday in Tignish has been found safe

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

One of Newfoundland and Labrador's academic leaders says it's not clear why the Provincial Archaeology Office insists the Innu have only been in Labrador for 300 years.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (3 days ago)

Halifax police found a man dead after a shooting in Dartmouth on Friday. The case is now being investigated as a homicide.

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CBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)

Response to a provincewide letter on access to youth medical records came fast and furious this week, with a wide range of feelings expressed.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

Quinn Robertson and Mackenzie "Mac" Bosse work alongside each other every day at Saint John's Fever Dream Tattoo shop, but the two artists have completely different approaches to body art.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

A new report points out that Nova Scotia's digital economy enterprises face a severe funding shortage, forcing them to grow outside the province. The report advises stronger local support to help retain intellectual properties, high-level talent and digital sovereignty.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

The Nova Scotia Teachers' Pension Plan reached its highest funded status in almost two decades last year and is nudging toward the mark that would unlock indexing for members who have been without it since 2006.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Fibre arts will be on full display in Bible Hill, N.S., this weekend as planning for the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition ramps up.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

A growing garden in Halifax's west end is bringing families together in the spirit of community. Tina Raftus founded City Kidds Escape Society in the Westwood Park neighbourhood in 2012. She says it gives families a place to learn and grow their own fresh food. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire visited the site on their first day of summer planting.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

A sensory-friendly art exhibition is on at the George Fry Gallery downtown Fredericton until July 29, where audiences are invited to touch and interact with the art.

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

Only 10 employers in Prince Edward Island have ever been found non-compliant with the federal temporary foreign worker program. That's according to data available to date from Employment and Social Development Canada, which administers the program, but experts say the number likely captures only a fraction of what's happening on the ground.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Suspended Ward 4 Coun. Tom Davis says comments he made about childhood mental disorders and modern parenting have been misconstrued by other council members.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Friendship has no age at Lanes Retirement Living in Irishtown-Summerside. Its teddy bear sleepover encourages residents to get up to some mischief and form bonds with local children. As the CBC's Hillary Johnson reports, some even found someone to call them "nan.”

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Royal Canadian Air Force flight safety investigators are looking into an incident reported on Friday at the 5 Wing Goose Bay air force base in Labrador.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Representatives of The Gathering Place say that their new community shared garden is more than just a garden — it's a place of hope.

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

P.E.I.'s budget estimates for capital projects are way off, AG finds

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

With so much uncertainty in the economy and questions around artificial intelligence in the job market, figuring out a career path can be a tough decision right now. CBC's Steve Bruce chats with Holland College employment and career adviser Haley Doherty about the advice she's giving students and grads.

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

A former Prince Edward Island school counsellor who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a student she used to counsel at an intermediate school has been sentenced to five years in prison.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Shots were fired at three houses in the area over a seven-day span this month, and so far, no arrests have been made. The CBC's Kyle Moore has the story.

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Global News - Halifax (4 days ago)

Earlier this year, the federal government announced it would be closing the facility, alongside four others nationwide, to cut down on public service spending.

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

Businesses owners along Victoria Row are feeling a bit better about summer now that the popular pedestrian block in Charlottetown is fully open again.

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Global News - Halifax (4 days ago)

The Tim Houston government has rolled out changes to the Cannabis Control Act this week after they were passed during the spring sitting of the legislature.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

Drought conditions have improved significantly across the province thanks to a rainy spring season, and one agroclimate specialist says he's optimistic the region will be almost or completely out of a drought state by early next month.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Closing submissions have been made in a St. John's trial in the death of Dylan Jordan, and the security footage at the centre of the trial shows the scene.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

The Atlantic Balloon Fiesta in Sussex, N.B., a long-running tradition for which the town is famous, will not receive funding from the province this year in the same way it has in previous years.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

Charges announced earlier this week against a former Fredericton police officer will be dropped after his death this week.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Sgt. Jeff MacFarlane, with the Nova Scotia RCMP's human trafficking unit, says even after a year-long investigation, police are still trying to figure out how big the case is.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

All three Marine Atlantic ports are getting big upgrades through federal funding — Port aux Basques, Sydney and Argentina will receive a series of infrastructure projects that aim to improve terminal operations.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Nova Scotia's Department of Justice is abandoning its attempts to seek the forfeiture of a $300,000 piece of equipment it claimed was tied to an alleged illegal landfill, a victory for the owner who has argued he's been wrongly caught up in the investigation.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor Cecil Clarke says council is listening and taking steps to improve things after a new report card from the regional chamber of commerce found CBRM is doing a moderately satisfactory job when it comes to business friendliness.

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

Prince Edward Island entrepreneur Danny Murphy has been named a member of the Order of Canada, the province's only recipient among this year's appointments.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

An independent member of the Nova Scotia Legislature is launching a lawsuit against the provincial government in a bid to get all tolls removed from a stretch of the Trans Canada Highway that goes through the Cobequid Pass.

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Global News - Halifax (4 days ago)

A teen accused of planning 'violent' school attacks in Nova Scotia and Manitoba is now facing an additional charge of counselling another person to commit an indictable offence.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

Newfoundland's Department of Forestry says it's assessing reports of multiple new wildfires in Labrador that resulted from lighting strikes.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)

Australian company St Barbara has combined three of its old gold mine proposals into one project. The proposal is now being evaluated by the federal impact assessment agency, which is seeking input from the public.

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CBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)

A Woodstock Police Force claimed it was clear that harness racing officials recognized the starting gate used at an event last June was passing too close to the grandstand just one hour before it fatally struck a three-year-old boy who was watching the event.

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CBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)

A community on the southern shore of the Avalon Peninsula is putting out hockey jerseys and gear in remembrance of a young woman and her father who were killed earlier this week.

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

A restaurant at Prince Edward Island's northernmost point has found a new operator for this summer, after a public search that included a $0-rent offer.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Shelters are the only service available for homeless people in many smaller communities in the province and have become targets of blame for homeless populations that have become bigger and more visible, according to operators.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

The alleged owner of a derelict former tugboat that was leaking oil in a rural harbour along Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore is being sued over cleanup and dismantling costs that the Canadian Coast Guard claims top $4.1 million.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

A collection of historical undergarments is making the rounds in Nova Scotia's museums. The CBC's Meig Campbell examines layers of fashion history and changing beauty standards for women, men and even pirates.

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

For the first time, Charlottetown was part of a C.D. Howe Institute report looking at the fiscal accountability of municipalities across the country — and the city got an F.

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

Construction work on the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown is on budget and on schedule to be completed this fall. Part of nearby Victoria Row will continue to be affected by the renovations this summer.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

Rainbow Riders is hosting the first of two sanctioned horse shows from Friday to Sunday, which will feature para-equestrian riders alongside able-bodied participants.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

A Halifax woman whose former classmate was acquitted after creating and distributing a nude deepfake of her says she's relieved Canada has a new law criminalizing the distribution of sexualized deepfakes, but disappointed the law wasn't created in time for her.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

A committee of MLAs reviewing New Brunswick's Official Languages Act heard an account from one woman whose unilingual-francophone sister couldn't communicate with Miramichi hospital staff.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Social Development management cuts, housing-first approach and income support among suggestions heard by committee studying the child welfare system.

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

After 42 years, Teresa Younker is retiring from her job as a crossing guard for Parkdale Elementary in Charlottetown. CBC's Taylor O'Brien spoke with Younker, students and staff about the impression she's leaving on the school community.

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

This trouble-prone stretch of Route 2 near Kensington will soon be safer for Island drivers

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Global News - Halifax (5 days ago)

Vincent Masse was travelling with a small wooden box containing the cremated remains of his beloved dog, a Dachshund named Balthazar, when he was stopped by airport security.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

A major world-class paddling event is making a splash in Dartmouth, N.S. Mark James from Canoe Kayak Canada shares what went into planning the event and the impact it'll have on the community.

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

After months of operating out of a temporary location, operators say the Charlottetown Farmers' Market will not return to its original building — which was damaged by fire on Christmas Day. Instead, the market co-operative is searching for a new place to build a permanent home from scratch. CBC's Gwyneth Egan has more.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Starting on Friday, visitors will need to reserve their parking spots in advance. Parks Canada is implementing a new system due to overcrowding of the iconic trail during peak season. The CBC's Ethan Hunt has the story.

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

With warmer temperatures on the horizon, so too is hurricane season in the region. CBC's Steve Bruce sat down with the Canadian Hurricane Centre's Bob Robichaud to find out how intense the storms could be this year.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

RCMP said two New Brunswickers have died in two separate collisions in recent days.

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Global News - Halifax (5 days ago)

The federal government says it's heard loud and clear that public safety is an 'issue of grave concern' and has brought in legislation.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

New Brunswick has granted 47 licenses to Quebec physicians since October 2025 after doctors were at odds with the Quebec provincial government. Vitalité Health Network confirmed it received 19 of those physicians, with nine already beginning the job.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says he's committing to "fix" a policy that dictates how parents access their children's medical records, starting at the age of 12, following the implementation of the province's new health information system.

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Global News - Halifax (5 days ago)

RCMP in Nova Scotia say they arrested two men for allegedly threatening to take firearms to a courthouse 'with an intention to cause violence.'

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Global News - Halifax (5 days ago)

An Air Canada flight that left Newark, N.J., en route to Halifax was diverted to Boston Wednesday afternoon after the pilot experienced a 'medical issue.'

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

A letter signed by eight anthropologists and archaeologists at Memorial University expresses support for Innu in the ongoing dispute with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, relating to declarations on Innu history. The academics are calling on the provincial government to "clarify the evidentiary basis for any claims" about history of the...

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Halifax's auditor general says the city needs to improve its capital budget process, after a recent report found staff did not explain the price tag for some projects, or why certain items were moved ahead.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Strang's work for the province made him a household name in Nova Scotia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Three young men charged with manslaughter in the 2024 death of André Bourgeois, have pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of assault causing bodily harm.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)

Researchers say if Nova Scotia wants to improve its low breastfeeding rates, the province should ensure new parents can afford to take parental leave.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

Some Saint John beaches have reopened for swimming after being closed since last Friday because of elevated levels of bacteria.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

The town of Conception Bay South may not have a physical theatre, but they have an award-winning theatre company. Theatre CBS is debuting a new play Thursday night, and celebrating a milestone for the all-volunteer ensemble.

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

The One Perfect Storm author shared some of her favourite books on The Next Chapter.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

Rodney McDonald was on the Air Canada flight that was bound for Halifax on Wednesday from Newark, N.J., but was diverted to Boston after its captain suffered a medical emergency.

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CBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)

On the last day of the school year, the CBC's Darrell Roberts went to Hazelwood Elementary in St. John's to ask students what they'll miss about being in the classroom and how they'll spend the break.

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CBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)

The deputy minister said he didn't have a good answer for why Social Development didn't act on warnings before the death of a teen formerly in government care.

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Global News - Halifax (5 days ago)

Researchers say if Nova Scotia wants to improve its low breastfeeding rates, the province should ensure new parents can afford to take parental leave.

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

Three nurses who worked at a Summerside, P.E.I., long-term care facility have had their nursing registrations suspended for another 90 days.

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CBC - Newfoundland (6 days ago)

The San Juan is almost ready to recreate a centuries-old journey to Canada.

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CBC - Nova Scotia (6 days ago)

U.S. President Donald Trump's talk of Canada becoming the 51st state made Halifax's Dale Darling stop buying American products. And she's far from alone, numbers show.

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