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Unifying song: “Hands Across the Border”

Unifying song: “Hands Across the Border”

A new song aims to remind Canadians and Americans about their long and special relationship.

July 03, 2026 at 4:44PM EDT

Halifax Jollof Festival preview

Halifax Jollof Festival preview

July 03, 2026 at 4:24PM EDT

Harbourside RibFest returns

Harbourside RibFest returns

July 03, 2026 at 4:14PM EDT

First at Five: The Heat Is On

First at Five: The Heat Is On

July 03, 2026 at 4:07PM EDT

Pugwash hosts 75th Gathering of the Clans

Pugwash hosts 75th Gathering of the Clans

July 02, 2026 at 4:32PM EDT

First at Five: Hello Summer

First at Five: Hello Summer

July 02, 2026 at 4:07PM EDT

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Halifax’s first-ever Jollof Festival kicks off Saturday

Halifax’s first-ever Jollof Festival kicks off Saturday

July 03, 2026 at 5:31PM EDT

Ribfest brings tasty tradition back to Dartmouth waterfront for 11th year

Ribfest brings tasty tradition back to Dartmouth waterfront for 11th year

July 03, 2026 at 2:16PM EDT

New song reminds Canadians and Americans of friendship in tough times

New song reminds Canadians and Americans of friendship in tough times

July 03, 2026 at 12:24PM EDT

Maritimers soak up summer weather after long winter, damp spring

Maritimers soak up summer weather after long winter, damp spring

July 02, 2026 at 4:09PM EDT

‘Such a great festival’: Pugwash, N.S., hosts 75th annual Gathering of the Clans

‘Such a great festival’: Pugwash, N.S., hosts 75th annual Gathering of the Clans

July 02, 2026 at 2:38PM EDT

Retired couple starts art business, opens inn at Hall’s Harbour, N.S.

Retired couple starts art business, opens inn at Hall’s Harbour, N.S.

July 02, 2026 at 1:01PM EDT

Maritimers mark Canada’s 159th birthday with parades, fireworks

Maritimers mark Canada’s 159th birthday with parades, fireworks

July 02, 2026 at 12:39PM EDT

East Coast residents most proud to be Canadian: poll

East Coast residents most proud to be Canadian: poll

June 30, 2026 at 2:11PM EDT

N.B. women’s shelter honours 10,000 domestic violence survivors with anniversary campaign

N.B. women’s shelter honours 10,000 domestic violence survivors with anniversary campaign

June 30, 2026 at 3:17PM EDT

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Where to watch CTV News Atlantic during the FIFA World Cup 2026

Where to watch CTV News Atlantic during the FIFA World Cup 2026

You’ll never have to miss an episode of CTV News at 5 or CTV News at 6 during FIFA World Cup 2026 when CTV broadcasts dozens of games.

June 08, 2026 at 1:44PM EDT

Retired couple starts art business, opens inn at Hall’s Harbour, N.S.

Retired couple starts art business, opens inn at Hall’s Harbour, N.S.

July 02, 2026 at 1:01PM EDT

‘Such a great festival’: Pugwash, N.S., hosts 75th annual Gathering of the Clans

‘Such a great festival’: Pugwash, N.S., hosts 75th annual Gathering of the Clans

July 02, 2026 at 2:38PM EDT

‘Worth the hassle’: Canadians along the border continue to travel to U.S. to save on gas, meat

‘Worth the hassle’: Canadians along the border continue to travel to U.S. to save on gas, meat

June 30, 2026 at 6:51PM EDT

East Coast residents most proud to be Canadian: poll

East Coast residents most proud to be Canadian: poll

June 30, 2026 at 2:11PM EDT

N.B. women’s shelter honours 10,000 domestic violence survivors with anniversary campaign

N.B. women’s shelter honours 10,000 domestic violence survivors with anniversary campaign

June 30, 2026 at 3:17PM EDT

‘No one’s going to believe me’: N.B. woman captures rare tornado on camera

‘No one’s going to believe me’: N.B. woman captures rare tornado on camera

June 29, 2026 at 4:18PM EDT

‘Hands Across the Border’: New song celebrates friendship between Canadians, Americans

‘Hands Across the Border’: New song celebrates friendship between Canadians, Americans

June 30, 2026 at 12:32PM EDT

Nova Scotia man training for Ride for Cancer with purpose

Nova Scotia man training for Ride for Cancer with purpose

June 29, 2026 at 5:32PM EDT

Hope for Harper: N.S. girl with rare genetic condition selected for clinical trial overseas

Hope for Harper: N.S. girl with rare genetic condition selected for clinical trial overseas

June 28, 2026 at 9:12AM EDT

Manne of Green Gables: P.E.I. teen dresses up as beloved character, helps gift shop go viral

Manne of Green Gables: P.E.I. teen dresses up as beloved character, helps gift shop go viral

June 28, 2026 at 6:00AM EDT

Heat, humidity and sweltering temperature blanket the MaritimesOpens in new window

July 04, 2026 at 7:03AM EDT

Halifax Jazz Fest prepares for 40th anniversary on the waterfront, adds new boardwalk series

Thousands without power as Halifax region hit with widespread outages amid heat wave

Jacob Shaffelburg’s grandparents proud as grandson represents Canada at World Cup

Crash that caused Saint John fuel spill caught on videoOpens in new window

July 03, 2026 at 4:24PM EDT

Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for robbery, forcible confinement: N.B. RCMP

Two people injured in three-vehicle crash involving dump truck in Fredericton

Moncton man arrested after escaping custody at health institution in May: N.B. RCMP

Man on an e-bike arrested for impaired driving: P.E.I. RCMPOpens in new window

July 03, 2026 at 11:17AM EDT

‘We’re walking a tightrope’: Thousands on P.E.I. to get relief payments as bills pile up

P.E.I. libraries offer portable Wi-Fi hotspots for people without internet

P.E.I. RCMP investigating report of ‘suspicious interaction’ with children in Montague area

Canadian Armed Forces to investigate possible unexploded munition in LabradorOpens in new window

July 03, 2026 at 2:57PM EDT

Firefighters from Nova Scotia heading to Labrador where wildfires forced evacuations

Some wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Labrador, state of emergency remains

Fire risk delays Canada Day fireworks in Newfoundland and Labrador