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Massive, harmless shark spotted near boats in Halifax harbour

HALIFAX — A group of people in Halifax are reporting a rare and up-close encounter with a huge basking shark.

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Province to protect workers' rights among other changes as legislative sitting concludes

The legislative sitting which concluded on Sept. 18 introduced bills aimed at supporting workers, keeping communities safe and increasing transparency. Some of the changes for workers in the province...

September 19, 2026 11:59 am AST AST

Environment Canada asks Newfoundlanders to tie down loose objects ahead of high winds

ST. JOHN'S — Environment and Climate Change Canada is asking people along Newfoundland's northeast coast to be prepared for power outages as a low-pressure weather system makes its way to the island.

September 18, 2026 4:49 pm AST AST

Nova Scotia to mark 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities with new signs

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will soon put up signs marking the 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities across the province, in a move aimed at highlighting the province's rich Black heritage.

September 18, 2026 5:09 pm AST AST

Two men charged with attempted murder of woman

BEECHVILLE — Halifax RCMP say two men have been charged with attempted murder in a case allegedly involving intimate partner violence.

September 18, 2026 1:19 pm AST AST

The Curling Group moves Rock League event in Halifax to Red Deer, trims playoff dates

TORONTO — The Curling Group restructured its Rock League schedule for the second straight season on Thursday.

September 17, 2026 8:13 pm AST AST

New Brunswick mill laying off hundreds of workers, union says

The union representing workers at a rural New Brunswick mill says hundreds of its members will be laid off in November.

September 17, 2026 6:10 pm AST AST

Three Nova Scotia communities to launch crime prevention projects

The Nova Scotia government has announced it will use federal money to establish public safety projects aimed at preventing crime in three municipalities. Provincial Justice Minister Scott Armstrong...

September 17, 2026 2:52 pm AST AST

Nova Scotia women describe harrowing experiences trying to access medical care

HALIFAX — A Halifax woman with gynecological problems has been told she could wait up to five years to see a specialist even though she has been bleeding for the past 131 days.

September 16, 2026 6:43 pm AST AST

New poll: Nova Scotia government's approval rating has recovered from recent plunge

HALIFAX — A new poll suggests the approval rating for Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s government has partially recovered from the plunge it took following a round of big budget cuts in February.

September 16, 2026 12:47 pm AST AST