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Halifax CityNews
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Canada’s new East Coast navy commander says people and training are his priority
HALIFAX — The new commander of the Royal Canadian Navy on the East Coast says training and taking care of his people are among his top priorities. -
Nova Scotians to see partial solar eclipse on Aug. 12
Nova Scotians should be able to — with protective eyewear — look up on Wednesday and see about half of the sun covered. On Aug. 12 the province, along with the rest of the Atlanti… -
Man facing two charges after bomb threat in Halifax
A 54-year-old man will be in a Halifax courtroom on Tuesday to face charges in relation to a bomb threat that evacuated the downtown the day prior. On Monday morning, Halifax Regi… -
Where are youth turning in the lonely hours?
WARNING: This episode contains conversations about mental health, suicide, and sexual assault. Please take care. Kids Help Phone, a service offering free, mental health service ov… -
Shelter lowers pet adoption fees as capacity issues push rescues to find solutions
Mississauga's animal services shelter is holding an adoption event, with the fee for adopting lowered to just $25 for dogs and cats, plus applicable taxes and licence fees. -
U.S. consulate in Halifax received bomb threat that led to downtown evacuation: police
In addition to the bomb threat, Halifax Regional Police said they were also searching a suspicious vehicle in response to the threat. -
Independent report slams Nova Scotia’s lack of urgency in disability housing reform
The three people behind the original complaints were medically discharged, but still spent years living in a locked ward at a psychiatric hospital. -
Air force's 1st new refuelling jet won't be delivered until late 2027
Canada's air force will have to wait until the end of next year before it receives the first of four new air tankers critical to refuelling fighter jets in the Arctic.
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Police chief unveils plan to rebuild trust after racism scandal in Montréal-Nord unit
In a bid to overhaul its institutional culture, the Montreal police service has launched a broad response plan aimed at restoring community trust and fighting discrimination follo…
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Body of 13-year-old girl who fell from paddleboard recovered from B.C. lake: RCMP
RCMP have recovered the body of a 13-year-old girl from Cultus Lake, following a three-day search of the popular Fraser Valley swimming spot.
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What to know for Summer McIntosh's biggest meet of the year
CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the Pan Pacific swimming championships in California, an important stop on the road to the L.A. Olympics for Canada's biggest star.
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Wrong bear killed by RCMP after girl attacked in Maple Ridge, B.C.
Officials say they are still searching for the black bear that attacked a three-year-old girl in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Sunday, after confirming a bear RCMP killed wasn't the one t…
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Alberta says hunting bears with dogs will protect caribou. The province's former caribou manager disagrees
Letting hunters use dogs to hunt black bears is a move the Alberta government says will help caribou conservation efforts, but wildlife biologists aren't convinced.
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Off-leash dogs increase chance of human-bear conflict: study
A high-profile encounter with a grizzly bear that was caught on camera, and a new study analyzing human-bear conflicts that involved dogs, are highlighting the need to keep dogs o…
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Saskatoon residents eyeing petition on downtown event centre project
Community leaders and previous councillor hopefuls say they are launching a website to gauge interest before going through the official petition process in coming weeks. -
Body of missing 13-year-old pulled from Cultus Lake after medical emergency
Chilliwack RCMP said that on Aug. 10, just before 2 p.m., the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team found the girl's body and the investigation has been turned over. -
Nurses union questions safety as ransomware hits Health Sciences Centre systems
The union representing nurses in Manitoba is concerned about security risks for its members following a ransomware attack that has impacted some maintenance systems. -
Only 2 Eastern Canada premiers attend annual conference with New England governors
Only two premiers and one out of six state governors attended the conference. One observer says the absences are a sign of the times as a cross-border trade war continues to escal…
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Truro family pushes back on proposed development next door
A Truro family, along with their horses, hens and hives could soon be living in the shadow of a proposed apartment and townhouse complex.
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N.S. RCMP investigating rash of copper thefts
RCMP are investigating four recent incidents of stolen copper wire. Police say the threats to infrastructure, phone and internet service and safety are substantial.
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Canada could lose more than 100K jobs if CUSMA dies, report warns
Canada could lose 102,000 jobs if the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade breaks down, a new report warns. The report, prepared for the Canadian American Business Council by Oxf… -
Kids Help Phone reports sharp increase in young people seeking help overnight
WARNING: This story contains details about mental health and suicide. Discretion is advised. Kids Help Phone says there’s been a sharp increase in the number of requests for help … -
Halifax police charge man with uttering threats over U.S. Consulate bomb scare
HALIFAX — Halifax police charged a man Tuesday with making a bomb threat against the local U.S. Consulate, which prompted a five-hour evacuation of several downtown buildings and … -
Surge in overnight calls to Kids Help Phone ‘a canary in the coal mine’: CEO
Requests via text in the evening and overnight hours are 183 per cent higher than those received during the day, Kids Help Phone said. -
Man charged after bomb threat made against U.S. Consulate in Halifax
An evacuation order was issued for several streets in downtown Halifax after police located a vehicle they said contained a propane tank and flammable liquid. -
RCMP arrest man in Bedford, N.S., in connection with shooting
Police are urging Bedford, N.S., residents to stay indoors as officers search for an armed and dangerous man believed to be linked to a shooting in Annapolis Royal. -
Coalition urges Nova Scotia medical examiner to review dangers of pickups, SUVs
Pick-ups and large SUVs are contributing to a rise in fatal pedestrian collisions according to a national coalition of road safety groups. -
You can stream AI TV 24/7 on Roku now
Fairground AI Creator TV features fully AI-generated content, 24/7, for free — supported by AI-generated ads — but will viewers want to tune in?
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Dog walk through downtown Edmonton park turns into vet visit for suspected opioid poisoning
A local pet owner is speaking out about her experiences after a routine walk with her dog through downtown Edmonton ended with an emergency trip to the vet.
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Alberta widow calls for policy review after Air Canada temporarily loses husband's ashes
Twyla Shannahan wants accountability after Air Canada temporarily lost her late husband’s cremated remains during a flight from Alberta to Newfoundland.
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Manitoba's 1st supervised consumption site now fully open in Winnipeg
Manitoba's first supervised consumption site is opening five days a week in Winnipeg after a series of lengthy delays.
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Curtis Dagenais's truck is still in RCMP cold storage. The Crown says it's time to destroy it
It's been 20 years since Curtis Dagenais murdered two Saskatchewan RCMP officers and injured a third, but later this month he will be back in court in Saskatoon. Why? It's about h…
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Environment Canada's updated tornado, severe thunderstorm warning system aims to target specific areas
Environment and Climate Change Canada has updated its warning system for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to allow for more precise warnings about severe weather.
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Downtown Regina scaffolding falls, sending 2 to hospital
Two people are in hospital after a workplace incident in Regina's downtown. A scaffolding deck fell from its attachment Tuesday afternoon at a building on Hamilton Street. -
Former RCMP officer alleges racial profiling by Quebec police in complaints
The former officer is filing complaints to the province's police ethics and human rights commissions over the alleged actions of Quebec provincial police and Longueuil police. -
Cineplex reports highest 2nd quarter amid rising theatre attendance
Movie theatre attendance added up to 12.7 million patrons between April and June 2026, up from 11.6 million a year earlier at the same time of year. -
Canada's new East Coast navy commander says people and training are his priority
Rear Admiral Pascal Belhumeur was installed as the commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic.
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N.S. court approves $18M settlement in AC624 class-action lawsuit
The airplane struck power lines during a snowstorm at the Halifax airport in 2015, causing the plane to land about 200 metres short of the runway. Ray Wagner, a lawyer involved in…
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What these salamanders could tell us about the health of Nova Scotian forests
The eastern red-backed salamander may hold the key to better understanding the health of old hemlock forests in southwestern Nova Scotia. Researchers are looking at salamander pop…
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36 people banned from N.S. Legislature for protest over budget cuts
People who were present or participated in a protest that shut down Province House in March are now facing bans from the legislature's grounds.
CBC Canada
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N.S. shifts employment support for income assistance recipients, resulting in layoffs
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is changing how residents on income assistance receive employment support, in a shift that will impact as many as 85 provincial positions and … -
Gordie Howe bridge saw more than 41K crossings into Canada in first 5 days: StatCan
OTTAWA — Tens of thousands of motorists crossed the Gordie Howe International Bridge into Canada over the first few days after it opened, according to Statistics Canada. -
Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
Search and rescue efforts resumed Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake left over 3,000 missing, with many trapped un… -
N.S. shifts employment support for income assistance recipients, results in layoffs
As a result of the change, about 300 staff were issued a voluntary call for resignation Tuesday, and three non-union workers were laid off. -
‘Wrong message’: 36 people temporarily banned from Nova Scotia legislature
Thirty-six people who participated in protests at the Province House in March have been banned for periods ranging three to 12 months. -
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
A B.C. court ruling that preserves income assistance for people living in tents recognizes the unique risks women face, including violence and lack of shelter beds, advocates say. -
The hurdles facing Canada's planned pandemic-busting lab
Ottawa's plan for a state-of-the-art lab to help tackle emerging health threats is commendable on paper. But top health researchers say long-term funding gaps, recent staff cuts a…
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'Explosive' wildfire behaviour keeps thousands of British Columbians out of their homes
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N.L. police say 19 victims identified in AI child sexual abuse image investigation
An investigation led by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, looking at complaints involving exploitation material created with the aid of artificial intelligence program or progr…
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Quebec law ending mandatory oath to King faces constitutional challenge
A lawyer is seeking to strike down a 2022 Quebec law that abolished the mandatory Oath of Allegiance to the King for members of the province’s National Assembly, arguing the provi…
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Man charged after threat targeting U.S. Consulate in Halifax
A 54-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged bomb threat that shut down several streets in downtown Halifax on Monday.
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Soot falling across Hamilton contains toxic chemicals linked to burning coal, researchers find
McMaster University researchers studying the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods have determined the grimy, black substance contains toxic chemicals consistent with coal combu…
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Police chief to address Montréal-Nord racism scandal publicly. Here's what to expect
Montreal police will be providing an update Tuesday on the scandal surrounding Station 39 in the city's Montréal-Nord borough following allegations of racial profiling by a group …
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City of Calgary, Rockyview County sign partnership to accelerate Prairie Economic Gateway
The Prairie Economic Gateway is a major logistics and manufacturing hub planned for the city's southeast, in partnership between Calgary and Rockyview County. -
Manitoba’s first supervised consumption site opens in Winnipeg
Manitoba's addictions minister says it's a special but bittersweet day as the province opens its first supervised consumption site in Winnipeg. -
Why Canadian payments platform Moneris is being sold to U.S. private equity
This came just days after U.S. chipmaking giant AMD said it would acquire Taalas, one of Canada’s largest semiconductor manufacturers. -
Efforts to improve N.S. employment support services will also impact government jobs
The Nova Scotia government is making changes to employment support for people who receive income assistance. And while officials say it should lead to improved services, it will a…
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Cape Breton culture walks explores Mi'kmaq, Gaelic and Acadian traditions
Moosebait Adventure Tours is behind the wilderness walks that connect the region's shared history. The CBC's Ethan Hunt has the story.
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Gaelic College language course in Mabou not being offered in 2026
The program was offered through the Gaelic College in collaboration with Cape Breton University. The president of the college said the institution is losing more than $200,000 in …
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Annapolis Valley man faces attempted murder charge
Ryan Alexander Cole, 36, is facing a charge of attempted murder and various weapons offences after a woman that police say he knows was shot and rushed to hospital with what are d…