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N.S. RCMP kill man from First Nation after he allegedly threatened people: watchdog

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s police watchdog is investigating after the RCMP shot and killed a man from a First Nation along Highway 202 north of Halifax. The Serious Incident Response Team says the RCMP...

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Sydney, N.S., selected as the preferred base for new Arctic icebreakers

SYDNEY — Federal officials say Sydney, N.S., has the inside track on becoming the base for the Canadian Coast Guard’s upcoming polar icebreakers as the country continues the push to assert its sovereignty...

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N.S. auditor repeats call for more oversight of government spending outside budget

HALIFAX — For the fourth year in a row, Nova Scotia's auditor general is recommending stronger oversight on how the provincial government spends money not included in the budget. Kim Adair's annual report...

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N.S. property values climb eight per cent to a record $200 billion

The value of properties across Nova Scotia has broken the $200-billion mark for the first time. The Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) says property values across the province have climbed...

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Halifax council reviewing proposal to increase oversight for ride-hailing companies

HALIFAX — Halifax regional council is reviewing a recommendation for the municipality to adopt a bylaw requiring more oversight for drivers working for Uber and other ride-hailing companies. Uber has...

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Shelburne to review its dog bylaw following the death of a 13-year-old boy

A southwestern Nova Scotia municipality says it will review its dog control bylaw after a 13-year-old boy died from an attack by three dogs. Drew Nickerson was attacked by a Rottweiler and two cane...

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N.S. community gathers to remember 'endlessly curious' boy who died in dog attack

HALIFAX — A southwestern Nova Scotia community in mourning over the death of a 13-year-old killed in a dog attack gathered on Sunday to remember the boy who loved riding his bike and used to share his...

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Winter storm closes schools throughout the Maritimes before heading to N.L.

ST. JOHN'S — A winter storm that snarled morning commutes and closed schools in parts of the Maritimes on Monday was forecast to hit Newfoundland and Labrador later in the day and into Tuesday. Environment...

January 12, 2026 3:01 pm AST AST

Government workers enjoy 6.3% wage premium over private sector in Atlantic Canada: Fraser Institute

Government sector workers earn 6.3 per cent more on average than their private sector counterparts in the Atlantic provinces, according to a new report from the Fraser Institute. The think tank analyzed...

January 11, 2026 2:20 pm AST AST

Snow, high winds, and freezing rain in the forecast for Atlantic Canada

Much of Atlantic Canada is under a weather warning with snow, freezing rain, and high winds in the forecast. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for western Newfoundland with up to 40...

January 11, 2026 10:45 am AST AST