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RCMP
N.S. man accused of impaired driving, assaulting RCMP officer, with child in vehicle
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A Nova Scotia man is facing impaired driving and assault charges after he allegedly attacked an RCMP officer and tried to flee the scene, while a …
Homicide
Suspicious death of elderly Cape Breton man now being treated as a homicide
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Cape Breton Regional Police say the suspicious death of an elderly man in March is now being treated as a homicide. Police were called to a home on …
The Arctic
Federal government to buy two more Arctic ships from Irving to prevent layoffs
ctvnews.ca - Lee Berthiaume
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce Wednesday that the federal government is buying two more Arctic patrol ships on the …
Blaine Higgs
Doug Ford and Blaine Higgs to discuss carbon tax during Toronto meeting
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to meet with his New Brunswick counterpart today to discuss a number of issues, including their shared …
Cape Breton, NS
Cape Breton shares heart-wrenching story about time she almost gave up
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For years Fran Morrison has been speaking out to try and help others affected by suicide -- all while still needing help herself. Eight years ago, …
Atlantic Canada
Memorial Cup providing a boost to downtown Halifax, but beer-garden fence a head-scratcher
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When organizers planned the 2019 Memorial Cup for Halifax, their primary goal was to have the best tournament yet, and that included more than just …
Whooping Cough
Whooping cough on the rise in New Brunswick
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There is another growing public health concern in New Brunswick: whooping cough. As is the case with a measles outbreak in Saint John, it's prompting …
Moncton, NB
Moncton moms involved in class-action lawsuit reach out to others
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Mothers involved in a class-action lawsuit against The Moncton Hospital and a former nurse are reaching out to others who may share their …
Calgary, AB
Man with N.S. ties who killed Calgary mother, daughter gets no parole for 50 years
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
CALGARY -- A man with ties to Nova Scotia who was convicted of killing a Calgary mother and her young daughter will have to wait 50 years before he …
Atlantic Canada
Extra week added to 2017-18 fiscal year boosted bonuses at NB Liquor
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
FREDERICTON -- What a difference a week makes -- at least when it comes to employee and management bonuses at NB Liquor. The Crown-owned liquor …
Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick fishers get $2 million to test gear to prevent whale entanglements
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
SHIPPAGAN, N.B. -- Snow crab fishermen in northern New Brunswick are getting more than $2 million over three years to help test technologies aimed at …
Atlantic Canada
Deported dangerous offender argues charge that would keep him in U.S. jail too old
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
HALIFAX -- A sexual predator released and deported after a controversial Parole Board of Canada decision is now arguing several charges against him …
Parole Board
Deported dangerous offender argues charge that would keep him in U.S. jail is too old
ctvnews.ca - By Michael Tutton
HALIFAX -- A sexual predator released and deported to the United States after a controversial Parole Board of Canada decision is now arguing several …
Canada
Deported N.S. sex predator battles charge that would keep him in U.S. jail
ctvnews.ca - By Michael Tutton
HALIFAX -- A sexual predator released and deported to the United States after a controversial Parole Board of Canada decision is now arguing several …
Atlantic Canada
Employee facing charges after man badly injured in fight outside Halifax bar
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
An employee of a Halifax nightclub is facing charges after a man was seriously injured during an altercation outside the bar. Halifax Regional Police …
Atlantic Canada
Man dies after falling from balcony in Dartmouth
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A 54-year-old man has died after falling from the third-storey balcony of a building in downtown Dartmouth. Halifax Regional Police say the man fell …
RCMP
Human remains found near small coastal community in Labrador: RCMP
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
MAKKOVIK, N.L. -- Police in Labrador are investigating the discovery of human remains near a coastal community. The RCMP say the remains were found …
Nova Scotia
Preliminary phase of Lionel Desmond inquiry begins in Nova Scotia
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. -- An inquiry begins its investigation today into the death of an Afghan war veteran who killed his family and himself more than …
Nova Scotia
Preliminary phase of Lionel Desmond inquiry begins in N.S.
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. -- An inquiry begins its investigation today into the death of an Afghan war veteran who killed his family and himself more than …
Atlantic Canada
Desmond fatality inquiry begins in Nova Scotia two years after suicide, murders
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. -- More than two years after former Canadian soldier Lionel Desmond killed his mother, wife and daughter before taking his own …
Atlantic Canada
LIVE UPDATES: Preliminary phase of Lionel Desmond inquiry begins in N.S.
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. -- An inquiry begins its investigation today into the death of an Afghan war veteran who killed his family and himself more than …
Atlantic Canada
Search for missing fisherman underway off P.E.I. coast
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
A search for a missing fisherman is underway off the coast of Prince Edward Island. The RCMP says the search near Naufrage, P.E.I. has been ongoing …
RCMP
Search underway off coast of P.E.I. for fisherman who fell overboard
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
NAUFRAGE, P.E.I. -- An extensive search is underway off the northeast coast of Prince Edward Island after a fisherman was reported overboard this …
Atlantic Canada
Search called off for P.E.I. fisherman who fell overboard
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
NAUFRAGE, P.E.I. -- An extensive search that was launched Tuesday off the northeast coast of Prince Edward Island after a lobster fisherman was …
Atlantic Canada
Search suspended off coast of P.E.I. for fisherman who fell overboard
ctvnews.ca - THE CANADIAN PRESS
NAUFRAGE, P.E.I. -- The search for a lobster fisherman reported missing off the northeast coast of Prince Edward Island has been suspended. The Joint …
Atlantic Canada
Cape Breton doctor speaks out about high volume of patients
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It’s an occurrence that Cape Bretoners have become all too familiar with; physician shortages leading to hospital closures across the island. But as …
Atlantic Canada
Oak Island Society falls victim to ticket scheme
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
A popular Nova Scotia tourist destination is reeling after they fell victim to a ticket scheme. Lunenburg County's Oak Island is known for mysteries …
Moncton, NB
Young cancer survivor gives back by organizing Moncton blood drive
ctvnews.ca - CTV Atlantic
A young girl from Riverview, N.B. has battled back from cancer, and her and her family are celebrating by giving back the gift of life, by organizing …
Atlantic Canada
Two arrested after Saint John variety store robbed
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Saint John police have arrested two people following an armed robbery at a variety store on Sunday afternoon. Police say shortly after 2 p.m. on …