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OTTAWA — The Federal Court has agreed to review the federal government’s decision to mandate public servants return to the office three days per week. The mandate, which is set to begin on Sept. 9, was…
OTTAWA — Preparation of a temporary new home for the Supreme Court of Canada is three years behind schedule due to a series of unforeseen challenges. At the same time, officials say there are no firm…
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Health Canada says a recall has been issued for the dumbbell toy from the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set because of a choking hazard. A kettlebell toy, protein shake bottle and wearable headband…
HALIFAX — A new report on Nova Scotia’s compensation program for injured workers says the system is the only one in Canada that is not fully funded, and that more work is needed to help people return…
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HALIFAX — Layoffs at Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain are necessary because the properties were facing bankruptcy, according to the CEO of Postmedia Network Inc., who says his company’s purchase…
The Council of Health Care Unions said a tentative agreement with the health authorities was reached at 430 a.m. Friday after a marathon day of bargaining. “This is a good deal and one the committee…
A day of mourning has been declared in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv after Russia launched a series of aerials bombs on the region. Afua Baah has the details.
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With just day 66 days left until the Presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are trying to clarify their positions on some key issues. Michael Yoshida is looking at how both campaigns are trying to appeal to as many voters as possible.
The hockey community reacts to the death of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew. CityNews’ Sports Reporter Lindsay Dunn has the story.
With the lighting of Vancouver’s Olympic cauldron Wednesday marking the start of the Paralympics in Paris, Team Canada already tallied two bronze medals on Day 1. Joe Sadowski has the details.
The federal Conservative leader is calling on the NDP to pull out of the supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals, and trigger a general election. The Liberals say the Tories are worried the economy is recovering without them.
The long-time Member of Legislative Assembly for Bedford announced she won’t be on the ballot in the next provincial election. Kelly Regan made the announcement on Facebook on Friday morning. “I…
RCMP were called to a single-vehicle crash on Thursday at Peggys Cove Road around 9:20 p.m. When emergency services arrived on the scene, the vehicle was on fire. Firefighters immediately doused…
Nova Scotians woke up Friday morning to lower prices for fuels. The province’s Utilities and Review Board (UARB) used its weekly adjustment to lower the price of self-serve regular gasoline by 1.8…
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew were fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver as they rode their bicycles in New Jersey on Thursday night. Johnny Gaudreau…
Halifax Regional Police have charged two more people in connection to the murder of a 16-year-old youth back in April. Ahmad Maher Al Marrach died in hospital on April 22 after he was found injured…
The province’s latest directive for Nova Scotia schools is clearly popular, according to a new survey. Starting in September, elementary school students must store away their phones for entire days…
The first units of Nova Scotia’s very first tiny home community were being installed in Lower Sackville as of Thursday. A collaboration between the province, the Halifax Regional Municipality as well…
The province and the Halifax Regional Municipality announced free transit passes for junior high and high school students in the area. The free passes will be available to all students in grades 7 to…
Canadian para-swimmer Aurelie Rivard captured bronze in the women’s 50-metre freestyle at the Paralympic Games. She finished third in 27.62 seconds at Paris La Defense Arena for her 11th career Paralympic…
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A new-look team will be hitting the ice for the Halifax Mooseheads this upcoming season. The team announced 15 forwards, seven defencemen and two goals have made the team to open the 2024/25 QMJHL…
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a weapons call at the Westin Hotel downtown that occurred early yesterday evening. According to a release from HRP, officers were called just after 5 p.m. to…
HALIFAX — A 20-person firefighting team from Atlantic Canada is heading to Manitoba to help battle out-of-control wildfires in the province. Nova Scotia is sending 12 firefighters to Winnipeg on Thursday,…
HALIFAX — About three dozen striking workers gathered outside the Halifax Central Library Wednesday, chanting and waving signs to demand better wages. More than 300 Halifax Public Libraries employees…
A man has been charged in connection to a stabbing that took place in Halifax’s north end on Tuesday night. At roughly 10:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of an altercation on Gottingen Street…
Planet-warming emissions released by Canada’s record-breaking 2023 wildfires were quadruple the country’s fossil fuel emissions for the previous year, and were surpassed only by the three most high-emitting…
The latest Halifax Fringe Festival kicks off tonight. The event has been entertaining audiences since 1990 with unique acts in theatre, circus, dance, comedy and more, Spanning over 11 days at various…
People in Halifax are struggling to make ends meet as the city’s hourly wage needed to sustain a family rose 7 per cent in one year. According to a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives…
The Department of Natural Resources now says an incident in Eastern Passage on Monday morning was not a bear attack. “After a thorough investigation, Natural Resources and Renewables has concluded that…
Nova Scotia’s health minister says there is “no more to offer” ahead of the final day of scheduled talks between the province’s two health authorities and the Council of Health Care Unions. In a letter…