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Missing patient from Dartmouth hospital
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Posted 2 June 2025

Missing patient from Dartmouth hospital

A 31-year-old man is missing from a Dartmouth hospital. Nova Scotia Health says Mykel McDonald is about 6’1 tall, 251 lbs with short black hair. He has a right forehand tattoo that reads ‘LTC’ in cursive writing, and another tattoo on his right forearm that reads ‘DC’. The patient was last...

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Cruise season underway in Thunder Bay
Posted 2 June 2025

Cruise season underway in Thunder Bay

The first cruise ship of the 2025 season has made it to port in Thunder Bay. The Viking Octantis, carrying 378 passengers and 256 crew members, arrived in the city on Sunday. The city is welcoming 15 cruise ship visits from Viking, Pearl Seas, and Victory Cruise Lines, through the season....

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Charges laid in fatal 2024 crash near Wolfville
Posted 2 June 2025

Charges laid in fatal 2024 crash near Wolfville

Kings District RCMP have charged a Kentville man in connection with a fatal five-vehicle collision that happened last October on Highway 101 in Wolfville. The crash claimed the lives of a 62-year-old woman and a child, both from East Kingston. A third person in the same vehicle, a 40-year-old...

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Charges laid after alleged assault on Elsipogtog First Nation
Posted 2 June 2025

Charges laid after alleged assault on Elsipogtog First Nation

A 25-year-old man is behind bars after a reported assault of a woman on the Elsipogtog First Nation. RCMP say the incident happened on May 27. Officers searched a home and a vehicle, and seized an air pistol matching the description given by the victim, two magazines, air canisters and pellets....

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NBSPCA looking for info after dog struck on Highway 2
Posted 2 June 2025

NBSPCA looking for info after dog struck on Highway 2

Information is needed after a dog was struck by a vehicle and the driver failed to remain at the scene. The New Brunswick SPCA has issued a plea to the public. The Husky-type dog was hit on the Trans Canada highway 2 between Mapleton and Elmwood on Sunday morning.. They are looking for witnesses...

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Bluenose II’s visit launches Canso-Port Hawkesbury challenge
Posted 2 June 2025

Bluenose II’s visit launches Canso-Port Hawkesbury challenge

A friendly competition is set between two Quad County harbours. The Bluenose II will be in Port Hawkesbury from July 3rd to 6th. Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador will then cross Chedabucto Bay and visit Canso until July 8th. During the iconic schooner’s 2020 visit, Canso and Whitehead competed...

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Canada Men’s National Soccer Team makes historic first visit to Halifax
Posted 2 June 2025

Canada Men’s National Soccer Team makes historic first visit to Halifax

For the first time ever, the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team has touched down in Halifax. The team will be training at the Wanderers Grounds over the next two days as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Canada is co-hosting. While Monday’s training session is closed...

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Generous Maritimers make history to support I.W.K.
Posted 2 June 2025

Generous Maritimers make history to support I.W.K.

It was a historic 41st IWK Telethon for Children. More than $8.3 million was raised by the end of CTV Atlantic’s broadcast Sunday evening. It’s the IWK Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser. Donations support the hospital’s most urgent priorities such as equipment, education, research, and...

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Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage to host annual garden party at Government House
Posted 2 June 2025

Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage to host annual garden party at Government House

It is a time honoured tradition in Nova Scotia that has lasted more than 100 years- and you are invited. The province says, Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage is hosting the annual garden party at Government House in Halifax, in just a couple of weeks. The theme this year is celebrating the 60th anniversary...

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Festivities to be held tonight in honour of Moncton Wildcats
Posted 2 June 2025

Festivities to be held tonight in honour of Moncton Wildcats

A reminder to Greater Moncton residents, you’re invited downtown to help honour the Moncton Wildcats. A celebration will be held Monday night. It was a great season for the Moncton Wildcats, winning the Gilles Courteau trophy and earning their way to the Memorial Cup. Festivities are planned...

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