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Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor

A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a cool head under stress. Robert MacLeod...

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Pictou–North Colchester Exhibition Grounds receive new funding

A historic agricultural exhibition site in Pictou County will have accessibility for visitors and exhibitors fortified after the province announces new funding. On Friday, the province announced in...

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N.S. police watchdog reveals RCMP shooting led to suspect's death

HALIFAX — A day after Nova Scotia’s police oversight agency said it was opening an investigation into an RCMP officer firing their gun, the agency has revealed the shooting led to the death of a suspect. The...

July 10, 2026 5:03 pm AST AST

Halifax police allege incitement of hatred after racist tirade caught on video

Police say they’ve arrested the man allegedly responsible for an assault and racist tirade at Halifax big box store. Officers were dispatched Saturday to a Costco on Chain Lake Drive after receiving...

July 10, 2026 1:18 pm AST AST

N.S. to spend two more years studying replacement options for Halifax harbour bridge

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will spend another two years studying options for rebuilding or replacing one of the Halifax harbour bridges, but critics say the project has been examined enough and the cash-strapped...

July 10, 2026 3:43 pm AST AST

Young P.E.I. paramedic who died in ambulance crash described as 'beacon of light'

FREDERICTON — One of the Prince Edward Island paramedics who died in an ambulance crash earlier this week is being remembered as a loving daughter and trusted coworker. Jenna Croucher, 23, was among...

July 10, 2026 6:43 pm AST AST

Last wildfire evacuation order lifted in Labrador, though risk remains

ST. JOHN'S — People can return to their homes and cabins in western Labrador after officials lifted the last remaining wildfire evacuation order in the region. However, Newfoundland and Labrador's Department...

July 9, 2026 4:23 pm AST AST

Premier says N.S. ready to meet likely infrastructure demands of Canada's new subs

Nova Scotia’s premier says the province has the infrastructure and people needed to meet the expected demands of hosting a new submarine fleet, but critics say more should be done to address clogged...

July 10, 2026 9:35 am AST AST

Indigenous lobster fishing: N.S. judge says dispute must be handled by feds

A lobster fishing group in Nova Scotia has failed in its bid to persuade a judge that a First Nation does not have the treaty right to commercially fish for lobster out of season and without a licence. In...

July 10, 2026 9:33 am AST AST

N.B. paramedics volunteer to replace P.E.I. colleagues grieving after fatal collision

FREDERICTON — About 120 paramedics in New Brunswick have volunteered to fill in for their colleagues in Prince Edward Island who are grieving the loss of two emergency workers. Two P.E.I. paramedics...

July 9, 2026 4:03 pm AST AST