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Halifax CityNews
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Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
BUTLER, Mo. (AP) — Several of the skydivers killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield had jumped before and they belonged to a community wi… -
Wisconsin beagle farm closing and hundreds of its dogs will be sent to a Florida rescue group
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue gro… -
Sweden requires public workers to report migrants not authorized to live there
The Swedish parliament on Monday adopted a law obliging public sector workers to report to the police any migrants who are not authorized to live in Sweden. Critics said it will c… -
S&P/TSX composite up more than 300 points, oil down after news of U.S.-Iran deal
TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained more than 300 points and oil prices fell in late-morning trading after the U.S. and Iran reached an initial agreement that would extend …
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Rare whale entangled in fishing gear spotted again in Gulf of St. Lawrence
A young endangered whale entangled in fishing gear has been spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence for the second time this week. -
Nova Scotia long-term care worker strike one step closer to ending
CUPE says the lead bargaining unit have ratified their new tentative agreement. All other striking CUPE locals will now hold their own ratification votes. -
Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia cutting rates for 1st time in 40 years
WCB Nova Scotia says the injury rate in the province is at a record low and is continuing to decline, enabling the organization to cut its rates by 15 per cent. -
How do you get rid of 110 vats of smelly fish sauce? This Newfoundland town is finally getting an answer
It’ll take about 200 trips with a standard-sized dump truck to put an end to a stinky problem that has plagued the town of St. Mary’s, N.L., for the past 25 years.
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Montreal police chief on SPVM's culture, investigation into racism at Montréal-Nord police station
Montreal police chief Fady Dagher says he's determined to see the allegations of racial profiling and discrimination against police officers in Montréal-Nord brought to court.
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Funeral for OPP officer killed in northern Ontario set for Thursday
The funeral for Ontario Provincial Police Const. Tarun Bali, who was killed last week, has been scheduled. Bali, 29, was struck by a vehicle in a northern Ontario town as officers…
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Pro-separation billboard still up after removal deadline from Alberta town passes
Cory Morgan says the sign he paid for is still standing in Taber, Alta., in defiance of a letter he says the town sent earlier this month to the private owner of the billboard dem…
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Just how many days do provincial politicians spend legislating? We did the math
Some politicians say the number of days spent in the legislature doesn't matter too much, because the most important work is done in their constituency offices. Others say less ti…
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Wolves, winter and frostbite: Why 2 Nova Scotians walked to Vancouver in 1921
Just over a century ago, Jennie Dill was one of the most famous women in Canada. She had just done something no woman had ever done before. She walked across the country.
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'We’ve never seen a spike like this': Veterinary tranquillizer suspected in Moncton, N.B., overdose surge
First responders and front-line workers in the Greater Moncton area are battling an unprecedented, two-week surge in overdoses driven by a suspected contaminant in the local drug …
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Opioid-related deaths fell 23% last year, feds say, but ‘crisis is complex’
Federal health officials say the decline in the national rate of toxicity deaths was due to several factors, including naloxone distribution and changes to the drug supply. -
Titan submersible implosion report coming this week, TSB says
On June 18, 2023, the Titan submersible went missing in the northern Atlantic Ocean during an underwater expedition to view the site of the Titanic shipwreck. -
How Quebec has influenced medical assistance in dying across Canada
Doctors say Quebec paved the way for medical assistance in dying in Canada and influenced federal MAID legislation 10 years ago to allow eligible adults to request the process. -
How a family-run orchard overcame the elements to blossom in Cape Breton
A family-owned orchard in the Baddeck area was recently able to harvest and sell its products faster than expected after first planting trees in 2019. With their juice on shelves …
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'Everything changed': A wave of U.S. hockey talent is taking the QMJHL route
Cape Breton has selected four U.S.-born players in each of the past two QMJHL drafts, a franchise high. The Halifax Mooseheads also set a record by drafting eight U.S. players com…
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Voters urged to get engaged in newly created Acadian riding in northern Cape Breton
According to community volunteers, roads, housing, health care and voter apathy are concerns in the newly created Nova Scotia riding of Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay.
Global News
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American man found guilty of second-degree murder in 2024 killing in New Brunswick
BURNT CHURCH — A 49-year-old man from Maine has been found guilty of murder in the 2024 killing of a man in Esgenoopetitj First Nation, in northeastern New Brunswick. RCMP say a j… -
Two men arrested for impaired driving after separate crashes
Police have arrested two men for impaired driving following separate crashes in HRM. Last Thursday at roughly 3 p.m., officers responded to a report of a white SUV with roof racks… -
Syrian sentenced to 26 years in prison by Dutch court for crimes against humanity
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Syrian national accused of crimes against humanity was sentenced on Monday to 26 years in prison by a Dutch court for the torture and rape of impri… -
Halifax shipyard begins construction of Canada’s first River-class destroyer
Irving Shipyard in Halifax officially began construction of the first of Canada's 15 new River-class destroyers. -
Dead humpback whale wrapped in rope washes ashore in eastern Newfoundland
The mayor says a fisherman may be able to tow it out and sink it, or bring it to an uninhabited cove where it could decompose naturally. -
Nova Scotia teen with Egyptian roots chosen as official ball carrier for World Cup match
Ibrahim Elsherif has been selected to be an official match ball carrier for an upcoming World Cup match between Egypt and New Zealand in Vancouver on June 21. -
Fake guns, real danger: Halifax police warn about rising trend among youth
According to the force, they've responded to 60 incidents since Jan. 1 involving BB guns or airsoft guns, and 20 of those incidents involved youth. -
Women with traumatic brain injury 26 per cent less likely to receive trauma care than men, Ontario study finds
New Ontario research shows women with traumatic brain injuries are far less likely to be admitted for trauma care than men, raising questions over why patients with similar, life-…
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Rural Ontario communities reeling with grief after crash that killed 5 children
Rural Ontario communities are reeling with grief after a deadly crash on Friday took the lives of five children in one family from a town near Kitchener-Waterloo. The township's m…
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B.C. community reports high demand for rural permanent residency program
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot allows small communities across Canada to recommend people with skills and jobs in selected sectors for permanent residency.
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Canada's Cyle Larin finds relaxation — and a competitive comparison — at the horse-racing track he grew up at
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A more conciliatory Ford says 'I love the U.S.' as trade talks loom
Doug Ford appears to be throttling back on aggressive anti-Trump rhetoric with key trade talks looming with the U.S., stepping up a charm offensive aimed at politicians and lobby …
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First pickleball, now padel: Why ‘social’ sports are growing in popularity
While the Mexican sport padel has exploded in popularity in other parts of the world, it has struggled to gain traction in Canada — until within just the last five years. Now, it’…
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Ontario housing starts dip in May after strong start to 2026
The Ford government is far away from its goal of building 1.5 million new homes by 2031, something the finance minister has admitted is a 'soft' target. -
Civilian system will hear sexual offences previously handled by military police
Military police will no longer accept Criminal Code sexual offence complaints as of Monday, in anticipation of passage of the new military justice system reform bill. -
Calgary seeking nearly $1 billion from Ottawa for infrastructure, transit
City of Calgary officials are recommending council ask the federal government to fund half of the Bearspaw feeder main replacement project. -
Funeral for fallen OPP officer Tarun Bali set to take place this week
Tarun Bali, who was 29, was struck by a vehicle in the northern Ontario town of Hearst, about 520 kilometres east of Thunder Bay, as officers carried out an investigation. -
Reopened trail to popular Cape Breton waterfall lacks mobility access, leaving veteran disappointed
A Cape Breton man says he is disappointed with Parks Canada's decision to reopen a trail to a popular hiking destination without options for people with mobility issues.
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Nova Scotia community starts donation drive after fatal fire
Following a fire that left one person dead and many displaced, Bridgewater is collecting essential items for the victims. Giuliiana Grillo reports.
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Black women in Canada are facing a mental health crisis. This clinic is trying to help
A recent report reveals that mental health is the most commonly diagnosed chronic condition among Black women in Canada. Clinicians, researchers and patients say that’s not surpri…
CBC Canada
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Owners of Dominican club where 236 died in a collapse to stand trial
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The sibling owners of the Santo Domingo nightclub where a roof collapse killed 236 people and injured more than 100 last year will stand t…
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JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in ‘Communion,’ his first book since ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
Vice President JD Vance, a convert to Catholicism whose faith has been central to his adult life, writes about his religious journey in a new book that could ultimately serve as a… -
Canada cracking down on asylum claims from St-Pierre and Miquelon ferry to Nfld.
OTTAWA — The federal government says it is cracking down on what it calls a “low volume” of asylum claims made by foreigners arriving in Newfoundland and Labrador from a nearby te… -
Overwhelmed N.S. food banks expect summer months to be especially challenging
Tough times for Nova Scotians are continuing amid the high cost of living, according to local food banks, and the summer months will bring unique challenges. -
Bridgewater, N.S. resident dead after ‘intense’ apartment building fire
A fatal fire in the town of Bridgewater, N.S. is being described by the police force's deputy chief as the "most intense fire" he's ever responded to in his career. -
Halifax researchers weigh pros and cons of social media ban for youth
Halifax researchers at Dalhousie University have been looking into the possible downsides of restricting social media access to youth, and privacy concerns. -
Ottawa police have a sexual misconduct problem. A decade of fixes have largely failed
After 10 years of assessments, recommendations, promises and millions of dollars spent by the Ottawa Police Service to end sexual violence and harassment among its ranks, some cur…
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Meet the 6-year-old waiting to cross the Gordie Howe bridge after years of watching it be built
Since Lucas Legare was two years old, he's been watching history in the making with nearly weekly visits to the Gordie Howe International Bridge — an example of the building antic…
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Here are 6 charts that explain why Halifax is one of the toughest markets for renters
Rents have been increasing at a faster pace in Halifax than in other large Canadian cities, putting pressure on affordability, says the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
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B.C. woman who survived avalanche says it was like 'being hit by a truck'
Hannah Hughes was backcountry skiing in Norway when she looked up to see a wall of snow barreling towards her. She now faces a long recovery from her injuries.
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Socceroos score big over Turkey in Vancouver's 2026 World Cup hosting debut
Australia win Group D match with great goalkeeping and a stout defence.
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5 children killed in a crash near Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.
Five children between the ages of four and 12 were killed in a two-vehicle collision in rural Ontario, according to OPP. Several others, including one infant, were injured.
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Canada's newest destroyer carries on legacy of warship lost in 1940 tragedy
The first of Canada's new River-class destroyers will be named HMCS Fraser. In 1940, a previous HMCS Fraser aided in evacuating British and other Allied forces from the French coa…
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Metro Vancouver outside workers escalate job action to full-scale strike
The union says it is asking residents in Metro Vancouver to consider avoiding 30 regional parks and greenways, since most district employees there will not be working. -
Lactantia milk sold at at Costco recalled for too much Vitamin A and D
Triggered on June 5, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. -
Porter Airlines betting travellers will embrace Montreal’s second airport
Porter Airlines is betting travellers will embrace a new passenger terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, on Montreal's South Shore. -
Cheticamp teens launch handmade skiff
The teens spent seven months learning from professionals and building the boat from scratch. The CBC's Anna Rak witnessed the launch — and the group's pride.
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New exhibit uncovers the bleak history of Kings County poor farms
Forgotten Voices' exhibit exposes 200 years of poverty and desolation in Nova Scotia's past.
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New Canada Post stamp celebrates Halifax 2SLGBTQ+ history
Halifax’s historic lesbian and gay club, The Turret, is being honoured through Canada Post’s Places of Pride stamp series.
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Nova Scotians 'need to act now' to prepare for drought, says minister
As hot weather arrives in Nova Scotia, the provincial government is looking to help municipalities and residents prepare for drought, which Municipal Affairs Minister John A. MacD…