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Nova Scotia government spends millions on dozens of new Lunenburg daycare spaces

LUNENBURG — The Nova Scotia government is spending millions of dollars to help a Lunenburg, N.S., daycare grow its number of child care spaces by almost 70 per cent.

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Police watchdog in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is hiring Indigenous investigator

FREDERICTON — A police watchdog in Atlantic Canada is hiring an Indigenous investigator after years of advocacy by First Nations communities for more accountability.

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Rare sightings of killer whale: Nova Scotia boaters warned to keep their distance

CANSO — A marine conservation group in Nova Scotia has confirmed multiple sightings of a lone killer whale near the Canso Causeway, saying such sightings are rare.

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Community baffled by vandalism of previously harmed historic tree in Halifax gardens

HALIFAX — Enjoyers of the Halifax Public Gardens say they are left with questions and sadness following the recent vandalism of a historic tree that was first harmed in a 2022 tree attack.

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N.B. police investigate possible hate crime over violent altercation caught on video

MONCTON — The RCMP says it's investigating a possible hate crime in southeastern New Brunswick, after a video appearing to show a woman assaulting a Muslim woman was posted online.

July 24, 2026 3:31 pm AST AST

Maritimes sign energy understanding to consider regional electricity operator

CHARLOTTETOWN — Three Atlantic provinces are considering the creation of a new Maritime electricity system operator.

July 23, 2026 1:34 pm AST AST

Man charged for N.S. premier protest released on bail, due back in court this fall

KENTVILLE — The man charged for his alleged role in a protest that saw the windshield of a vehicle carrying Nova Scotia’s premier smashed in has been released on $5,000 bail.

July 23, 2026 1:55 pm AST AST

Grief in Newfoundland and Labrador for two fishermen found dead after boat sinking

ST. JOHN'S — The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says the province is grieving the deaths of two fishermen found Tuesday after a boat sank off Newfoundland's northern coast.

July 22, 2026 5:53 pm AST AST

Nova Scotia warning residents about heavy rainfall, potential flood risk

HALIFAX — As Nova Scotians brace for a day-and-a-half of thunderstorms and heavy rain, a federal meteorologist says it's not expected to be on the same scale as devastating rain events from previous summers.

July 22, 2026 5:06 pm AST AST

Police say 65-year-old N.S. man charged with sexual assaults beginning in 1975

DIGBY — A 65-year-old man from Kentville, Nova Scotia has been charged with sexual assaults that allegedly happened between 1975 and 1991.

July 22, 2026 12:01 pm AST AST