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Gus the gopher tortoise ‘resting comfortably’ after successful surgery

Gus the gopher tortoise ‘resting comfortably’ after successful surgery

Gus, a beloved 104-year-old gopher tortoise, is “resting comfortably” following a successful surgery in Halifax on Tuesday.

October 14, 2026 at 5:32a.m. EDT

With a surge of influenza cases in Canada, this province rolled vaccines out earlier than normal

With a surge of influenza cases in Canada, this province rolled vaccines out earlier than normal

October 13, 2026 at 7:16p.m. EDT

One charged, police searching for two others following recovery of stolen property: N.S. RCMP

One charged, police searching for two others following recovery of stolen property: N.S. RCMP

October 13, 2026 at 5:40p.m. EDT

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Physician recruitment reaches five-year high: N.S. health officials

Physician recruitment reaches five-year high: N.S. health officials

October 13, 2026 at 5:33p.m. EDT

Souls Harbour served fewer Thanksgiving meals in Nova Scotia this year

Souls Harbour served fewer Thanksgiving meals in Nova Scotia this year

October 13, 2026 at 5:05p.m. EDT

‘We’re devastated’: Future of Mira Boat Club in limbo following suspicious fire

‘We’re devastated’: Future of Mira Boat Club in limbo following suspicious fire

October 13, 2026 at 5:02p.m. EDT

Windsor Street Exchange intersection closed to traffic for portion of the weekend: HRM

Windsor Street Exchange intersection closed to traffic for portion of the weekend: HRM

October 13, 2026 at 4:46p.m. EDT

Former Halifax Alehouse building could become heritage property

Former Halifax Alehouse building could become heritage property

October 13, 2026 at 2:47p.m. EDT

SiRT investigating car crash in Dartmouth, N.S., after man seriously injured

SiRT investigating car crash in Dartmouth, N.S., after man seriously injured

October 13, 2026 at 1:36p.m. EDT

N.S. government spending $100K on upgrades to North Preston Day Care Centre

N.S. government spending $100K on upgrades to North Preston Day Care Centre

October 13, 2026 at 11:35a.m. EDT

Police search for suspect after hit-and-run near MacKay Bridge in Dartmouth

Police search for suspect after hit-and-run near MacKay Bridge in Dartmouth

October 11, 2026 at 4:43p.m. EDT

New Dracula play in Halifax brings a comedic twist to a horror classic

New Dracula play in Halifax brings a comedic twist to a horror classic

October 11, 2026 at 6:00a.m. EDT

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N.S. country musician wins award in Nashville for ‘Wrong Things Right’

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October 13, 2026 at 12:43p.m. EDT

Winter heating bills are about to soar for these homeowners

Winter heating bills are about to soar for these homeowners

October 13, 2026 at 5:00a.m. EDT

Support floods in for Gus, Halifax's 104-year-old gopher tortoise, ahead of surgery

Support floods in for Gus, Halifax's 104-year-old gopher tortoise, ahead of surgery

October 10, 2026 at 8:37a.m. EDT

Pothole the 480-kilogram pumpkin on track to outgrow Newfoundland's famed Gourdzilla

Pothole the 480-kilogram pumpkin on track to outgrow Newfoundland's famed Gourdzilla

October 11, 2026 at 8:38a.m. EDT

Need a weed killer? Researchers say the answer may be hiding in your pantry.

Need a weed killer? Researchers say the answer may be hiding in your pantry.

October 09, 2026 at 5:00a.m. EDT

IN PICTURES: Windsor Pumpkin Regatta and Build Your Own Boat Race

IN PICTURES: Windsor Pumpkin Regatta and Build Your Own Boat Race

October 12, 2026 at 10:36a.m. EDT

IN PICTURES: Fall Festival of Colours at Crabbe Mountain

IN PICTURES: Fall Festival of Colours at Crabbe Mountain

October 11, 2026 at 3:18p.m. EDT

New Dracula play in Halifax brings a comedic twist to a horror classic

New Dracula play in Halifax brings a comedic twist to a horror classic

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New Brunswick gets $219 million loan from Ottawa for hydroelectric dam repair work

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Charges withdrawn after police lost crucial evidence in cold case

Canadians join international convoy bringing vehicles to Ukraine’s front lines

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Plane bound for Amsterdam lands safely in St. John's, N.L. after engine issues

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Shell buying 30% stake in Bay du Nord oil project off Newfoundland