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Halifax CityNews
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Choking wildfire smoke envelopes Vancouver as heat and lightning pose new risks
Much of Metro Vancouver has been shrouded in "high-risk" wildfire smoke from blazes in southern British Columbia. -
Former Halifax lawyer charged in years-long fraud case
A former lawyer in Halifax is facing serious financial charges after police say he misappropriated and stole trust funds. RCMP first launched the investigation in January 2019 aft… -
Auto sales see second consecutive month of gains in July: DesRosiers
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says auto sales in July were up from a year ago, marking the second consecutive month of sales gains. The firm estimates 173,000 vehicles we… -
‘A calm and steady presence’: What to know about Lloyd Robertson
A quick look at CTV News anchor Lloyd Robertson, who died Tuesday at the age of 92. Born: Jan. 19, 1934 Died: Aug. 4, 2026 Hometown: Stratford, Ont. Early days: Robertson wrote in… -
Halifax police asking for help finding ammunition lost during foot chase
Halifax Regional Police are asking the public for help finding ammunition that an officer lost during a foot chase Tuesday morning. -
N.S. Liberal leadership hopefuls ready to rebuild during leadership campaign
The two leadership hopefuls are both hoping to become the party’s first permanent leader since the Liberals dropped to just two seats in the 2024 election. -
2 candidates in the running to become next leader of N.S. Liberal Party
The Nova Scotia Liberal Party is set to elect its first female leader with two candidates officially entering the race for the party's top position. -
Calgarians gather to remember Parker at community vigil
Calgarians gathered at Municipal Plaza outside City Hall to honour Parker, the 11-year-old boy who went missing from his specialized care facility in mid-July. He was later confir… -
Quebec City couple could be on the hook for $20K childbirth tab after work permit delays
A Quebec family says they’ve been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for months, waiting to find out if they can maintain their work permits and provincial health coverage ahead of the b…
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Top-ranked Canadian Auger-Aliassime out of National Bank Open after injuring back in practice
Top-ranked Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from the National Bank Open after sustaining a back injury during practice in his hometown of Montreal.
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Politicians of all stripes descend on Royal St. John's Regatta
Political appearances are as much a part of the Royal St. John's Regatta lakeside traditions as the Crown and Anchor, and this year has proven to be no exception.
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Move over, Moo Deng: Pygmy hippo calf born at Toronto Zoo
Toronto just got its very own Moo Deng. The Toronto Zoo says a female pygmy hippo calf was born Sunday morning to 20-year-old mother Kindia.
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The next Toronto? Reports of urban raccoons on the rise in Calgary
Raccoons are seldom seen in most of Alberta, where harsh winters and abundant predators are among the challenges they face. But according to pest control professionals and wildlif…
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Heated Rivalry cast and crew need space while shooting Season 2, director says
Director Jacob Tierney has taken to social media to post a gentle request for space for the cast and crew of Heated Rivalry while they film Season 2.
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Carney says possibility of jets at Billy Bishop airport not nixed ‘forever’
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government rejected Ford's vision last month following a consultation largely opposed to the idea of jets. -
Ford visits flood-stricken Ontario municipalities, meets with mayors
St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe had appealed for support from the provincial and federal government after the storms, saying the city had been left to fend for itself. -
Feds award design contract for $267-million countermeasures lab in Winnipeg
The federal government says it is moving forward on a $267 million laboratory in Winnipeg to better prepare for future disease outbreaks. -
‘We need to find proper solutions’: New homeless encampments cropping up along Truro trail
Police are increasing patrols along a section of a Truro, N.S., trail as new homeless encampments appear following a town-led cleanup of another site earlier this year.
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Louisbourg residents under boil-water advisory after major water main break
A boil-water advisory was issued Wednesday morning for water utility customers in Louisbourg, N.S., after a major water main break.
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Glassmaker opens new studio after NovaScotian Crystal closure
When NovaScotian Crystal was forced to shut down by COVID-19 in 2021, the famed company's lead craftsman had to go back to the drawing board. The CBC's David Irish visits the stud…
Global News
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Halifax police officer missing part of gun, bullets after chasing suspect
Officials are asking anyone who comes across a magazine containing ammunition to return it to Halifax Regional Police immediately. On Wednesday, an officer chased after a robbery … -
Public service cuts putting Canadians at risk from climate disasters: union
OTTAWA — A federal union is arguing public service cuts are elevating the threats Canadians face from climate disasters. -
Halifax police asking for help finding ammunition lost during foot chase
HALIFAX — Halifax Regional Police are asking the public for help finding ammunition an officer lost during a foot chase Tuesday morning. -
RCMP recover nearly 400 vehicles in ‘coordinated’ anti-fraud pilot program
Project NoCargo targets transnational organized crime networks using fake or stolen credentials to purchase vehicles insurance policies, a press release states. -
RCMP investigating racist graffiti in Nova Scotia’s Pictou County
RCMP in Nova Scotia say they take hate-motivated instances very seriously and are asking anyone with information to reach out to police. -
N.S. RCMP accuse man of sex charges involving youths, seek additional victims
A Manitoba man faces child luring and sexual offence charges. Police believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward. -
Improper battery disposal blamed for fire at Nova Scotia waste and recycling facility
The facility's manager is issuing a blunt warning about the disposal of lithium-ion batteries with regular garbage. -
B.C. wildfire conditions 'explosive and extremely dangerous' as crews brace for more heat, dry lightning
The B.C. Wildfire Service is asking people recreating on Okanagan Lake to clear the way for firefighting aircraft that are gathering water to battle nearby fires. -
New Simon Fraser University medical school welcomes first 48 students
Simon Fraser University (SFU) welcomed its first class of 48 students to B.C.'s newest medical school in Surrey on Wednesday. The program will focus on community-based, primary ca…
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Why a Montreal music festival's transparent bag rule is sparking backlash
Just five days before the Montreal music festival, ÎleSoniq announced a strict bag policy allowing only transparent bags. In response to public backlash, the festival updated its …
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Canadian Elite Basketball League title suddenly up for grabs as key absences drastically alter playoffs
The CEBL playoffs are here, but the championship race looks completely different than expected. Suspensions, injuries and key departures have opened the door for new contenders to…
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MLA under scrutiny after reading AI-written speech in New Brunswick Legislature
A Progressive Conservative MLA has confirmed he used artificial intelligence to prepare a speech he read — complete with AI prompts — in the New Brunswick Legislature.
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New $267M research lab in Winnipeg will work to counter future pandemics
A new medical research facility in Winnipeg will play a critical role in closing gaps in Canadian vaccine research and other areas of public health emergency preparedness, officia…
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Alberta lawyer says referendum questions about immigration ‘harmful,’ ‘unnecessary’
There are 10 questions on the ballot in October's referendum, but so far the topic of Alberta's future place in Canada appears to be the only one getting much debate. -
Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan
Carney said keeping the now-abandoned World Cup sell-off plan a secret from senior FIFA staff was a 'fatal' move on Infantino's part and 'not how you run any business.' -
Most Jewish students say they experienced antisemitism on campus: survey
The vast majority of Jewish students who responded to a government-commissioned survey late last year said they had experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus. -
LCBO, Metrolinx among 8 public agencies being reviewed by Ford government
Bethlenfalvy suggested the government has given the agencies some figures of savings it would like to see, but he did not share those publicly. -
Nearly 80% of N.S. residents oppose private development in protected areas: poll
A survey commissioned by the Ecology Action Centre suggests that nearly 80 per cent of people in the province are opposed to things like golf courses, hotels and spas being built …
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N.S., company suing each other over care for children, disabled persons
The Nova Scotia government and a company that provides care for vulnerable children and adults are locked in a pair of duelling lawsuits, with millions of public dollars potential…
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Man reported missing from New Glasgow hospital found safe
Late Tuesday, Const. Ken MacDonald confirmed the man was found in the area of the Pioneer Trail in New Glasgow.
CBC Canada
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Carney raises concerns as European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Infantino amid ‘crisis’ meeting
The association of European soccer leagues called for governance reform of FIFA on Wednesday, adding to the mounting pressure on president Gianni Infantino following his failed pl… -
WestJet says all scheduled flights operating Wednesday after work stoppage
CALGARY — WestJet says it has returned to normal operations as it continues to re-book travellers whose flights were cancelled due to a work stoppage this past weekend. -
RCMP investigating racist graffiti in Nova Scotia’s Pictou County
BROADWAY — RCMP in Nova Scotia are investigating racist graffiti painted along a highway in Pictou County. -
BP doubles profit, defends exit from Bay du Nord oil project off Newfoundland
British Petroleum reported a profit of US$3.9 billion in the second quarter of this year, more than double its profit from the same period last year. -
Maritimes under heat warnings with humidex nearing 40 this week
People are urged to take action to protect themselves regardless of whether they're at higher risk as extreme heat can affect everyone's health. -
Beavers and a Tim’s card: a very Canadian solution to a firefighting challenge
The Indian Point Volunteer Fire Department has wanted to install a dry fire hydrant since its founding in 1955. A group of busy beavers is lending a hand -- or paw. -
Court authorizes class action against McGill alleging failure to protect Jewish students
The Superior Court of Quebec has authorized a class-action lawsuit against McGill University for allegedly failing to take reasonable action to protect Jewish students from discri…
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Manitoba overrules rural school board plan to deprive older students of health-care privacy
A policy in southeastern Manitoba schools that requires staff to ignore provincial law entitling youth 16 and up to make their own health-care decisions must be repealed, the prov…
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Meet the 1st people to cross Gordie Howe International Bridge on foot and by bike
Opening day on the multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge was a day of firsts, potential firsts and almost-firsts for several cyclists and pedestrians, as they sou…
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Treaty 6 and 7 women celebrate winning Miss Indigenous Canada titles
Brooke Metchewais from Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta was recently crowned Miss Indigenous Canada 2026. Heather Wolf Ear from Siksika Nation was first runner-up and Miss Conge…
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Carney pledges $2.7B for new affordable housing measures in Toronto
The federal government is pledging $2.7 billion over three years to build more than 18 housing projects across the city of Toronto, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday.
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Ontario father pushes daughter's wheelchair 200 km to Toronto to advocate for access to health care
A London, Ont., father has begun a six-week walk to Queen's Park in Toronto to advocate for easier access to out-of-country health care after his daughter says she was left severe…
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How Edmonton is responding to a record number of overdose deaths
Edmonton city councillors say they were shocked to learn that a record number of people fatally overdosed in the city last year.
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WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – August 5
Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m. -
Carney says Canada involved ‘from the start’ in NATO intern spying case
As a Canadian faces espionage charges in Belgium, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada has been 'involved from the start,' adding, 'draw your own conclusions.' -
2 young adults dead, 1 critically injured after crash in Laval
The officers attempted to intercept the vehicle but ended their attempt after the driver 'allegedly accelerated significantly,' police said. -
Report shows N.S. govt returned $5M in unspent federal funding for land protection
The Nova Scotia government returned $5 million in federal funding earmarked for land protection because it did not spend it, and it made no measurable progress in reducing greenho…
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Cape Breton man charged with stealing trust funds after years-long investigation
A Cape Breton man is accused of misappropriating and stealing trust funds following a seven-year investigation.
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Historical organizations in N.S. weigh in on the use of AI to promote sites, events
Some heritage advocates in Nova Scotia are divided about the use of artificial intelligence to promote historic sites and tourist attractions.
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Extreme heat and humidity expected for Nova Scotia this week
On Tuesday, Environment Canada issued a yellow-level alert for the entire mainland, warning of high temperatures and humidity beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into at …