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Brad Marchand returns to Halifax for tribute game honouring friend’s daughter
Posted 30 October 2025

Brad Marchand returns to Halifax for tribute game honouring friend’s daughter

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand has returned home to Nova Scotia to coach a special tribute game in Halifax, honouring the memory of his longtime friend’s daughter. Marchand stepped away from the Panthers this week to support JP MacCallum, owner of the U18 March & Mill Co. Hunters,...

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“Relief and joy’, historic Church in Clare saved from demolition
Posted 30 October 2025

“Relief and joy’, historic Church in Clare saved from demolition

A historic church in Clare is set to stick around for years to come. Plans to demolish Eglise Sainte-Marie in Church Point have been suspended following a decision from the province to maintain its heritage status. The announcement was made by the Association Sainte-Marie heritage et...

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Help needed to identify suspects using a stolen debit card
Posted 30 October 2025

Help needed to identify suspects using a stolen debit card

Police need help identifying two suspects responsible for a stolen debit card. It was used to withdraw an undisclosed amount of money at several locations in Port Hawkesbury, New Glasgow, and Trenton. Contact police if you have any information or can identify the involved suspects.

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5-year tourism strategy unveiled for N.B.
Posted 30 October 2025

5-year tourism strategy unveiled for N.B.

The provincial government has released a new five-year tourism strategy that aims to increase annual revenues by $1 billion. The plan, called Fresh Perspective: New Brunswick Tourism Strategy 2026-2031, sets a target of $3.7 billion in tourism spending by the end of the five years. Tourism...

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Candlelight vigil for N.S. missing kids on Jack’s 5th birthday
Posted 30 October 2025

Candlelight vigil for N.S. missing kids on Jack’s 5th birthday

A somber gathering in Pictou County Wednesday evening as dozens gathered for a candlelight vigil to mark nearly six months since two young children vanished from Lansdowne Station. Jack and Lilly Sullivan reportedly wandered away from home May 2 – four and six years old at the time- Wednesday...

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Rainfall warnings for parts of Nova Scotia Friday
Posted 30 October 2025

Rainfall warnings for parts of Nova Scotia Friday

It will look like something from a scary movie with very wet, windy weather for Halloween. Special weather statements and rainfall warnings are issued for Nova Scotia for Friday morning until evening. Environment Canada says most of the province could get up to 40 mm of rain with southeast winds...

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High winds and heavy rain for Halloween
Posted 30 October 2025

High winds and heavy rain for Halloween

No treats when it comes to the weather for Halloween. Rain and high winds are forecast. Special weather statements remain in effect for areas including Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick. Environment Canada says between 25 and 40 millimetres of rain is expected to fall, with an anticipated...

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Doug Ford Calls on U.S. Ambassador to apologize after tirade over anti-tariff ad
Posted 30 October 2025

Doug Ford Calls on U.S. Ambassador to apologize after tirade over anti-tariff ad

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra to apologize after reports surfaced of a profanity-laced tirade directed at Ontario’s trade representative, David Paterson, during a high-profile business event in Ottawa. The incident occurred  at the Canadian American...

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Hurricane Melissa leaves 50+ dead across Caribbean as recovery begins
Posted 30 October 2025

Hurricane Melissa leaves 50+ dead across Caribbean as recovery begins

Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, with at least 52 confirmed deaths and thousands displaced in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. The storm, which peaked as a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 295 kilometres per hour (kph), is now...

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Heavy rain and high winds for Halloween
Posted 30 October 2025

Heavy rain and high winds for Halloween

Soggy and wet. That’s the best way to describe what it’ll feel like for Halloween. Environment Canada has now issued rainfall warnings for areas including Saint John and County, Fundy, Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County, St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County, and Sussex, Kennebecasis...

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