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

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

More than 44,000 Nova Scotia Power customers are without power in the Halifax area Friday night as the province deals with a heat wave.

July 03, 2026 at 11:50PM EDT

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

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

July 03, 2026 at 6:38PM EDT

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

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Cape Breton residents cry foul about odour at Sydney Harbour

Cape Breton residents cry foul about odour at Sydney Harbour

July 03, 2026 at 5:22PM EDT

Two charged after police catch man sitting in back of open hatchback on N.S. highway

Two charged after police catch man sitting in back of open hatchback on N.S. highway

July 03, 2026 at 3:19PM EDT

Yarmouth, N.S., man charged with alleged historic sexual assaults while he was a cab driver

Yarmouth, N.S., man charged with alleged historic sexual assaults while he was a cab driver

July 03, 2026 at 2:22PM 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

Hamilton, Ont., city manager named new chief administrative officer for Halifax

Hamilton, Ont., city manager named new chief administrative officer for Halifax

July 03, 2026 at 1:05PM EDT

N.S. public housing will have renewable energy under new deal with Renewall

N.S. public housing will have renewable energy under new deal with Renewall

July 03, 2026 at 11:59AM EDT

Broken Social Scene cancels performance at Halifax Jazz Festival

Broken Social Scene cancels performance at Halifax Jazz Festival

July 03, 2026 at 11:55AM EDT

N.S. hunters aged 12 and up can enter antlerless deer draw starting Monday

N.S. hunters aged 12 and up can enter antlerless deer draw starting Monday

July 03, 2026 at 10:54AM EDT

Cape Breton woman charged after nearly hitting police vehicles while fleeing in stolen truck: RCMP

Cape Breton woman charged after nearly hitting police vehicles while fleeing in stolen truck: RCMP

July 03, 2026 at 9:32AM 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

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

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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

More than 100 evacuated from Labrador West as multiple wildfires threaten highway, campgrounds