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• New Brunswick watches for trade relief after U.S. Democrats’ midterm victory

  Political watchers and economic experts in New Brunswick are keeping a close eye on the impact of the Democrats' decisive victory in the United States midterms.

  Politics

  3 hours
• Bedford residents raise concerns about density, traffic at waterfront project open house

  The revitalization project includes a high-speed ferry service linking Bedford to downtown Halifax that's expected to begin in 2030.

  Canada

  5 hours
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• ‘Cart before the horse’: Site prep work approved before development plans in HRM

  'It's really bad planning, because why clear a site before you have the final design?' said Karen McKendry, the Ecology Action Centre's senior wilderness outreach coordinator.

  Canada

  Nov 2
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• New Brunswick aims to become bigger player in Canada’s defence industry: premier

  New Brunswick's provincial government has laid out a new strategy on how it aims to become a bigger player in Canada's defence sector. 

  Canada

  Nov 2
• Court case involving summer bomb threat at Halifax U.S. Consulate delayed again

  The man accused of threatening to bomb the United States Consulate in Halifax appeared in a Nova Scotia courtroom Monday and had his case pushed to later this month.

  Crime

  Nov 2
• Reward of up to $150K offered for info about 2025 Halifax homicide

  Uriah Lemar Black was found with a gunshot wound on McFatridge Road in Halifax on Feb. 20, 2025. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

  Crime

  Nov 2
• Nova Scotia weighs risks of online gambling as other provinces expand access

  Nova Scotia is keeping a close eye on how other provinces are expanding online gambling, but opposition leaders are warning the province should "tread very, very carefully."

  Canada

  Oct 30
• Maritime communities join movement to make Halloween accessible for all children

  Treat Accessibly has been organizing events for children of all abilities and encouraging neighbourhoods to join in by thinking about how to make Halloween night fun for all.

  Canada

  Oct 30
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• Nova Scotia school support workers set to strike Monday after talks break down

  The union representing school support workers in Nova Scotia filed a 48-hour strike notice, after talks broke down with the province overnight.

  Education

  Oct 30
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• Fredericton’s emergency shelter space shrinks ahead of winter

  As colder weather approaches, those who operate homeless shelters in Fredericton are preparing to work with less this year.

  Canada

  Oct 29
• Massive drug bust in Halifax ‘not even in the realm’ of past seizures: police

  Police say they've made what's believed to be the largest seizure of fentanyl and GHB in Atlantic Canada. They also seized a Glock switch -- an illegal attachment for a handgun.

  Crime

  Oct 28
• Nova Scotia school support workers could strike Monday if no deal reached

  The union representing school support workers in Nova Scotia say it is preparing for a province-wide strike starting next Monday.

  Education

  Oct 28
• Historical plaques stolen from Nova Scotia parks may be for scrap metal: police

  RCMP in Nova Scotia's Colchester County say several historical plaques have been stolen recently and may have been sold for scrap metal.

  Crime

  Oct 28
• Halifax council puts off decision on bike network alternatives

  Council has deferred action on alternatives to the all ages and abilities (AAA) bike network because councillors say they want to gather more feedback on the proposed plans.

  Canada

  Oct 27
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• How Halifax’s famous donair fueled one man’s goal to run a marathon

  As part of his training, David Wadden trekked to 59 locations to devour the pitas filled with spiced meat, fresh onions and tomatoes (no lettuce!) covered in a sweet sauce.

  Canada

  Oct 27
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• Fire at Halifax Grain Elevator contained after 3-alarm response

  The cause of a fire at the Halifax Grain Elevator in the city's south end on Monday night is under investigation. 

  Fire

  Oct 27
• New Brunswick strikes deal to explore recovering metals from old mine waste

  A U.S.-based firm is looking to turn decades-old mining waste at the Nigadoo mine near Bathurst, N.B. into something valuable. 

  Canada

  Oct 26
• Nova Scotia woman targeted in swatting incident after suspected bank scam: RCMP

  RCMP in Nova Scotia say a woman was the victim of a "swatting" incident after she refused to follow instructions from an alleged fraudster claiming to be from her bank. 

  Crime

  Oct 26
• Nova Scotia flu cases rise as vaccination campaign gets underway

  Across the country, infectious disease specialists say Canada's flu season started about seven weeks earlier than usual this time of year. 

  Health

  Oct 26
• ‘Is this symptom normal?’: AI tool for patient questions rolls out in New Brunswick

  New Brunswickers who use a virtual health-care app can now access a "conversational AI feature" for cardiac, surgical and maternity care. 

  Health

  Oct 23
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• 2 new charges laid against man accused in Halifax U.S. consulate bomb threat

  Halifax police have laid two more charges against a man following a bomb threat at the United States consulate in August.

  Crime

  Oct 23
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• Potential school support worker strike in N.S. puts families in limbo

  For Kirkley Westhaver, a strike would mean having to decide whether she tags along with her eight-year-old daughter to school or has her daughter stay home.

  Education

  Oct 22
• Non-profit asks Nova Scotians to ‘adopt’ a bat as part of conservation efforts

  A Nova Scotia non-profit is asking people to "adopt" a bat in a bid to educate Maritimers about a rare species, while supporting bat conservation.

  Canada

  Oct 22
• N.S. woman says duct-cleaning company used AI-generated photos to fake work

  A Dartmouth, N.S. woman says her recent experience with a duct-cleaning company has left her feeling scammed and alleges she was shown AI-generated photos of supposed work.

  Canada

  Oct 22
• $463M Port of Saint John project aims to boost New Brunswick exports

  The Saint John Trade Corridor is the first project to receive funding through the federal Trade Diversification Corridors Fund.

  Canada

  Oct 21