by Caitlin SnowMore access for young people in Halifax and Sydney to immediate mental health and social services. The province has opened two new integrated youth services sites that offer walk-in support to those aged 12 to 25 for things like counselling, peer support, life skills group and mental health...
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by Brad PerryMounties believe alcohol and cannabis were factors in a Charlotte County crash that left a man with serious injuries. Police said an SUV left Route 127 in Bocabec and landed on its roof at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Those in the vehicle had fled by the time officers arrived, RCMP said in a news...
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by Brad PerryPatients at Moncton’s two hospitals waiting for nursing home placements are being given priority. The social development minister approved the temporary prioritization due to overcrowding, the province announced Tuesday. It will be in effect for up to 120 days, at which time the minister may...
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Tariff relief is welcome for Atlantic Canadian businesses. On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $80 million to support the region, as part of the billion dollar Regional Tariff Response Initiative. Rhonda Tulk-Lane is the CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. She says it will help...
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by Caitlin SnowA measles exposure at the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Nova Scotia Health says there are now a total of 61 cases directly connected to cases announced in July and August. They are mainly found in communities with close contacts, however, there has been a public exposure at the Infirmary: Emergency...
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax’s mayor is urging the city’s water utility to let the voices of concerned residents be at the centre of a decision to hike water rates. In a letter written to Halifax Water, Monday, Andy Fillmore says he has heard from thousands over the proposed 36.6 per cent spike, who have major...
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The Halifax Convention Centre is in the international spotlight. Atlantic Canada’s largest multipurpose meeting and event space has been named “World’s Greatest Convention Centre” by a Bloomberg Network program. It is featured on World’s Greatest, a popular television series which highlights...
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by CJ GoaterFirefighters from across northwestern Ontario have travelled to Thunder Bay to take part in FireCon 2025. The event focuses on training by Emergency North Training (ENT). “Volunteer first responders travel from all over northwestern Ontario to enhance their life-saving skills, so they can better...
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by Tara ClowYou may see police officers and canine dogs in the Greater Moncton area this week. Training exercises are underway. RCMP from PEI and New Brunswick, along with police dog service teams, will be in the area from Tuesday until Friday.
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by Caitlin SnowThe Davis Cup World Group 1 Tie will not be played in front of spectators this weekend in Halifax due to safety concerns, according to Tennis Canada. In a statement by the organization released, Tuesday, the game between Israel and Canada will be played in a closed venue. “This decision was not...
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