Nova Scotia women will get free access to abortion pill Mifegymiso
Tatamagouche councillor, former RCMP officer concerned over police response in rural N.S.
Nova Scotia RCMP use helicopter, multiple units to investigate alleged abduction — that didn’t happen
Nova Scotia couple gets married at Tim Hortons where they first met
Nova Scotia Power warns about text message scam
Woman in scooter seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash that shut St. Margaret’s Bay Road
Morneau draws criticism from business, concerns from Nova Scotia premier over tax proposal
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has expressed concern about the impact the tax changes could have on health care recruitment in his province Continue reading
RCMP in Moncton searching for home invasion suspects
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
According to RCMP, two people inside the home were assaulted and threatened by two men with long barrel guns. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau hosts Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko will be speaking to reporters at 4:30 p.m. ET Friday. Continue reading
Halifax police officer charged in May car crash: Police watchdog
Const. Brandon Scott Hurley was charged with failing to stop a red light, failing to drive with due regard to all person using the highway. Continue reading
Nova Scotia could see some rough surf, gusty winds as tropical storm Jose chugs past
The Canadian Hurricane Centre says the system is forecast to drift slowly offshore, well southwest of the province, before making a turn southeastward Saturday. Continue reading
‘The Price Is Right’ makes history as contestants win record-breaking $80K by spinning wheel
In honor of Drew Carey’s 10th anniversary hosting the show, contestants who spun $1 on the wheel received a $10,000 bonus instead of the usual $1,000. Continue reading
New blacklegged tick risk areas identified in New Brunswick
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Risk areas have been expanded to include Albert and Westmorland counties. Continue reading
Newfoundland to allow switch to gender-neutral birth certificates
Sex information will still be collected at birth, but people 12 and older will be able to choose an “X” on their birth certificate. Continue reading
Puerto Rican dam fails in San Juan after Maria leaves devastation; evacuation in place
A dam in the northern part of Puerto Rico has failed, prompting evacuations in the territory that was already devastated by Hurricane Maria. Continue reading
CBSA, RCMP able to request resources from Canadian army in cases of ‘irregular migrant vessel’
According to the documents, both the CBSA and RCMP are able to access “CAF facilities, capabilities and expertise (e.g. logistics/communications capabilities)” when dealing with illegal migrant vessels. Continue reading
Multi-vehicle crash blocks off St. Margaret’s Bay Road in Hubley
The multi-vehicle accident involved what are believed to be a tractor trailer, a car and a motorcycle Continue reading
Ian Somerhalder admits to throwing out wife Nikki Reed’s birth control pills
“She didn’t realize that I was going to go in her purse and take out her birth control. By the way, it was the beginning of the pack, so I had to pop all of those suckers out,” Ian Somerhalder revealed. Continue reading
2 men charged with attempted murder after N.S. senior escapes being shot at
By Natasha Pace Reporter
RCMP say the man managed to exit his vehicle and escaped by running into the woods. Continue reading
Case of N.S. man accused of killing neighbour adjourned until October
By Natasha Pace Reporter
Ernie “Junior” Ross Duggan remains in hospital following a shootout with police. Continue reading
Canada to impose sanctions on 40 Venezuelan leaders, including president
Canada’s move follows in the wake of a similar decision by the United States. Continue reading
Fall weather forecast 2017: What Canadians can expect in the months ahead
By Anthony Farnell Chief Meteorologist
Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell takes a look at what Canadians can expect in the weather forecast this fall. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: At the United Nations, Justin Trudeau turns Canada away from the world and to his country’s failures
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Trudeau’s sophomore effort at the United Nations General Assembly, early Thursday afternoon, was of a decidedly different tone than last year’s speech and, it must be said, out of step with many other leaders. Continue reading
Will Trudeau’s reforms really mean 73% tax for small business?
Ask any Conservative politician in Ottawa, and they’ll tell you exactly why proposed changes to Canada’s tax laws are a terrible idea. But is the rhetoric based in fact? Continue reading
Researchers have developed a pen that detects cancer in seconds
The current technique involves keeping the patient on the table and under anaesthesia for 30 minutes while a pathologist analyzes the tissues. Continue reading
Non-Americans barred from U.S. for smoking pot — even in states where it’s legal
U.S. border officials can and do ban people from the country for life for admitting to smoking pot in states where it’s legal. What does that mean for Canadians? Continue reading
Nova Scotia RCMP use helicopter, multiple units to investigate alleged abduction — that didn’t happen
They’re now wanting to assure the community that there is no reason to fear any suspects or vehicles that were previously reported. Continue reading
Federal Finance Minister meets with Halifax business owners on tax reforms
By Jennifer Grudic Video Journalist
Canada’s Federal Finance Minister was in Halifax on Friday as part of a nationwide ‘listening tour’ to gather feedback on Ottawa’s controversial tax proposals. Continue reading
Nova Scotia couple gets married at Tim Hortons where they first met
These two singles went into a Tim Hortons and walked out a happy double-double after saying their “I dos.” Continue reading
Morneau draws criticism from business, concerns from Nova Scotia premier over tax proposal
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has expressed concern about the impact the tax changes could have on health care recruitment in his province Continue reading
Tatamagouche councillor, former RCMP officer concerned over police response in rural N.S.
By Natasha Pace Reporter
“People want to feel like they’re being looked after, being protected” Continue reading
RCMP in Moncton searching for home invasion suspects
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
According to RCMP, two people inside the home were assaulted and threatened by two men with long barrel guns. Continue reading
Halifax police officer charged in May car crash: Police watchdog
Const. Brandon Scott Hurley was charged with failing to stop a red light, failing to drive with due regard to all person using the highway. Continue reading
Woman in scooter seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash that shut St. Margaret’s Bay Road
Officers say their investigation has determined the tractor trailer was entering a turn when it rolled onto the driver’s side, causing it to slide in to oncoming vehicles. Continue reading
Nova Scotia could see some rough surf, gusty winds as tropical storm Jose chugs past
The Canadian Hurricane Centre says the system is forecast to drift slowly offshore, well southwest of the province, before making a turn southeastward Saturday. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Power warns about text message scam
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
As tempting as it is, Nova Scotia Power warns customers not to click on the link. Continue reading
New blacklegged tick risk areas identified in New Brunswick
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Risk areas have been expanded to include Albert and Westmorland counties. Continue reading
Nova Scotia women will get free access to abortion pill Mifegymiso
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Nova Scotia women will be able to get the abortion pill for free beginning in November. Continue reading
Newfoundland to allow switch to gender-neutral birth certificates
Sex information will still be collected at birth, but people 12 and older will be able to choose an “X” on their birth certificate. Continue reading
CBSA, RCMP able to request resources from Canadian army in cases of ‘irregular migrant vessel’
According to the documents, both the CBSA and RCMP are able to access “CAF facilities, capabilities and expertise (e.g. logistics/communications capabilities)” when dealing with illegal migrant vessels. Continue reading
Multi-vehicle crash blocks off St. Margaret’s Bay Road in Hubley
The multi-vehicle accident involved what are believed to be a tractor trailer, a car and a motorcycle Continue reading
2 men charged with attempted murder after N.S. senior escapes being shot at
By Natasha Pace Reporter
RCMP say the man managed to exit his vehicle and escaped by running into the woods. Continue reading
Case of N.S. man accused of killing neighbour adjourned until October
By Natasha Pace Reporter
Ernie “Junior” Ross Duggan remains in hospital following a shootout with police. Continue reading
Canada’s best-documented UFO sighting still intrigues, 50 years on
It was around 11 p.m. on the night of Oct. 4, 1967. Most witnesses thought it was a doomed aircraft. Continue reading
Halifax police receive official complaint of financial mismanagement at IWK
Halifax police say that the investigation is anticipated to take some time to complete and police are not speaking to any specifics. Continue reading
‘A drunk can consent’ judge finds second Halifax cabbie not guilty of sexually assaulting passenger
Lenehan has previously delivered a controversial decision in another case of a taxi driver accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger in his cab. “A drunk can consent,” Lenehan said as part of his ruling. Continue reading
Cape Breton police charge couple with trafficking Ritalin
By Natasha Pace Reporter
The pair are from New Waterford, N.S. Continue reading
Police in N.S. release age progression sketch in 25-year-old cold case
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
“This will hopefully trigger someone’s memory and help locate him, if nothing else, figure out what happened to him.” Continue reading
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Nova Scotia kicks off fall legislative sitting with throne speech addressing health care ‘challenges’
In his speech, Arthur LeBlanc says the government acknowledges that more mental health supports are needed. Continue reading
Search and rescue teams looking for missing hiker in St. George N.B. area
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
EDIT: RCMP said on Thursday afternoon that Comeau has been found safe and sound. Continue reading
Sobeys donate $6.5 million to fund for students at N.S. community college
The college says the donation is the largest charitable contribution in its more than 20-year history. Continue reading
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