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d’Entremont reacts to Poilievre’s visit to Acadie-Annapolis
Posted 14 January 2026

d’Entremont reacts to Poilievre’s visit to Acadie-Annapolis

The MP for Acadie-Annapolis is reacting to Pierre Poilievre’s visit. The Conservative Party leader spoke in front of over 200 supporters in Yarmouth Tuesday night. Chris d’Entremont, who crossed the floor from the Conservatives to the Liberals in November, says he tried for years to get...

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Moncton bus routes shifting for Hockey Day in Canada
Posted 14 January 2026

Moncton bus routes shifting for Hockey Day in Canada

Transit riders in Moncton can expect changes this weekend as the city prepares for Hockey Day in Canada activities downtown. RELATED: Hockey Day in Canada is almost here Codiac Transpo said several of its routes will be detoured on Saturday to accommodate street closures around the Avenir Centre...

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Youth charged in alcohol theft spree across HRM
Posted 14 January 2026

Youth charged in alcohol theft spree across HRM

The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a Dartmouth youth following a series of high-value alcohol thefts from stores throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. The thefts occurred between January 6 and 7, and investigators say the same suspect was involved in all incidents. On...

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Curlers and their fans have a new arena to enjoy after funding
Posted 14 January 2026

Curlers and their fans have a new arena to enjoy after funding

If you enjoy curling, you’ll be excited for the new arena in Atlantic Canada. The new Mayflower Curling Club in Timberlea features more efficiency and accessibility than the old facility after a $4 million investment from the federal government. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...

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Workplace death leads jury to call for safety changes
Posted 14 January 2026

Workplace death leads jury to call for safety changes

New safety concerns are being raised after a coroner’s inquest into a worker’s death. The inquest investigated the circumstances surrounding the death of Matthew Brawn, who passed away in a workplace accident during the summer of 2024. The provincial government said the inquest was held this...

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Quebec Premier resigns
Posted 14 January 2026

Quebec Premier resigns

During a news conference on Wednesday in the National Assembly, Francois Legault announced he was stepping down. Legault expressed that Quebecers want change. He also stated he will remain as the party leader until the Coalition Avenir Quebec party chooses an interim leader. Legault was first...

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Union calls out Ubisoft for massive tax breaks after closing studio
Posted 14 January 2026

Union calls out Ubisoft for massive tax breaks after closing studio

A video game developers’ union is calling out Ubisoft Halifax for how much the company gets in tax breaks. The company shut their Halifax game development studio down on Jan. 7, just three weeks after the workers formed a union. The company said the closure was for restructuring and financial...

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Lots of rain, mild temps expect along Atlantic coast
Posted 14 January 2026

Lots of rain, mild temps expect along Atlantic coast

It’s going to be a damp night in some areas of the province. Up to 50 millimetres of rain is forecast along the Atlantic coast, from Shelburne to Guysborough counties. The rain is expected to last overnight tonight into tomorrow morning. It will also be 10 degrees above seasonal normals for this...

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Regulatory board approves Halifax Water rate hike
Posted 14 January 2026

Regulatory board approves Halifax Water rate hike

If you’re a customer with Halifax Water, your bill is officially going to go up. In a media release, Wednesday, the Board says it has approved the utility’s rate application. Halifax Water applied for an 18.1 per cent increase to happen in two phases, 12.1 per cent this month then 6 per cent in...

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Halifax casino to leave waterfront and move to Dartmouth Crossing
Posted 14 January 2026

Halifax casino to leave waterfront and move to Dartmouth Crossing

The Halifax casino is about to have a new home after 25 years. The province says they have signed an agreement with casino operator Great Canadian Entertainment, to allow the company to build a new Casino Nova Scotia in Dartmouth Crossing. It will be owned, operated and maintained by Great...

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