Search suspended for six people aboard missing air ambulance
Search suspended for six people aboard missing air ambulance The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for six people aboard an air ambulance that disappeared during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. Four Canadians and two people from Bermuda were…
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Reward offered in Pictou County double-homicide investigation
Nova Scotia is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the deaths of Keleana “Kelly” Trask and Tyler Meagher. Police found their remains in a burned vehicle in Greenhill, Pictou County, on…
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Six new vehicles funded for northern Nova Scotia transit
Community transportation providers in Colchester and Cumberland counties will receive more than $1.3 million to purchase six vehicles. Colchester Transportation Co-operative will add two vans and two accessible minibuses. Cumberland County Transportation…
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Safe charging is the focus of Fire Prevention Week
Nova Scotians are being asked to review how they charge everyday devices during Fire Prevention Week, which runs October 4–10. The provincial fire-safety campaign focuses on lithium-ion batteries in phones, laptops, power tools, e-bikes and other…
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Halifax SailGP event generated about $64 million, organizers report
Organizers say this year’s SailGP stop generated about $64 million in economic activity for Halifax. The June 20–21 event brought 13 racing catamarans to the harbour and attracted approximately 12,000 ticket buyers, with additional spectators watching…
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WestJet plans to suspend two Halifax routes to Europe
Travellers flying from Halifax Stanfield will have fewer European routes to choose from next summer. Airport spokesperson Leah Batstone says WestJet plans to suspend its Halifax flights to Copenhagen and Madrid for summer 2027. Both destinations were…
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Rogers Completes Full Takeover of Maple Leafs and Raptors Owner MLSE
One of the biggest ownership changes in Canadian sports is now complete. Rogers Communications has completed its acquisition of the remaining 25 per cent of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from Kilmer Sports for approximately $4.35 billion. The…
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Michael J. Fox Being Promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada
Canadian actor and Parkinson’s disease advocate Michael J. Fox is receiving one of the country’s highest honours today. Fox is being promoted from Officer to Companion of the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The Companion level is the…
Read MoreKentville’s Pumpkin People HAVE RETURNED
One of the Annapolis Valley’s most recognizable fall traditions is about to take over Kentville. The annual Kentville Pumpkin People Festival begins Saturday, October 3, with more than 300 pumpkin-headed characters expected to appear in displays…
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Canadian Astronaut Joshua Kutryk Set for Six-Month Mission to Space
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is preparing to leave Earth today for a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. The 44-year-old Canadian is flying aboard SpaceX Crew-13 with two American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut. Kutryk will…
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