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Bridgewater teen in court after threats to schools in N.S. and Manitoba

BRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIA — A 15-year-old girl from Bridgewater, N.S., is scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing today after alleged threats to schools in Nova Scotia and Manitoba. Police allege...

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Late season blast of winter headed for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador

HALIFAX — Parts of Nova Scotia got an early spring blast from Old Man Winter on Sunday, and Newfoundland and Labrador is next. Environment Canada said snow was expected to fall in southwest Nova Scotia...

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Maritime historical groups earn UNESCO recognition for Black Loyalist archive

HALIFAX — Detailed ledgers, business receipts and church records from Black Loyalists in the 1780s and onward are more than just rich historical texts to Andrea Davis. “This is a part of my history…...

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Cattle producers push back as N.B. moves to end provincially run veterinary care

FREDERICTON — A group representing cattle farmers in New Brunswick say it takes issue with the province's plan to axe government-run veterinary services. The New Brunswick Cattle Producers Association...

March 21, 2026 10:28 am AST AST

N.S. premier popularity drops amid controversial budget cuts, partial reversal

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia premier’s popularity appears to have taken a significant hit following controversial budget cuts that he partially walked back amid public outcry and protests. An Angus Reid...

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Opening of P.E.I. legislature delayed for funeral of cabinet member Mark McLane

The spring sitting of the P.E.I. legislature will be delayed so members can attend the funeral for Mark McLane, a cabinet minister who died this week at the age of 56. Progressive Conservative Premier...

March 21, 2026 1:45 am AST AST

Potentially dangerous drug found for first time in province: N.S. Health

Nova Scotia Health has issued a warning after police uncovered a drug that has never previously been seen on Halifax streets. An alert was sent out over social media on Tuesday by Nova Scotia Health,...

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'Extreme' workouts drive spike in 'rhabdo' cases among young N.L. women, says doctor

ST. JOHN'S — Intense workouts and social media pressure are driving a spike in rhabdomyolysis cases in young women in Newfoundland and Labrador, a physician with the province's health authority said...

March 20, 2026 12:01 am AST AST

Police say hacker wanted bitcoin payment from blackmailed N.S. legislator

HALIFAX — RCMP say a hacker behind a blackmail attempt on a member of the Nova Scotia legislature was trying to extort bitcoin. Rick Burns, who represents Hammonds Plains-Lucasville, said in a statement...

March 20, 2026 12:01 am AST AST

Netflix to adapt Carley Fortune's 'This Summer Will Be Different' into series

TORONTO — Netflix has ordered a new series based on Canadian author Carley Fortune's Prince Edward Island-set romance novel "This Summer Will Be Different." The book follows a Toronto woman on her annual...

March 19, 2026 1:15 pm AST AST