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The bridge that connects the residents of Canyon Point Resort to the rest of West Hants was destroyed during the July 2023 flooding.

N.S. government increases funding to aid West Hants bridge replacement

The provincial government is increasing its funding to help repair a destroyed bridge in Vaughan following a plea from residents that was backed by West Hants council. In March, members of the board of directors for Canyon Point Creek requested ...

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SIRT clears Halifax police officer who shot attempted murder suspect wielding sawed-off shotgun

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Nova Scotia's Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has charged an RCMP officer from the Baddeck detachment with indecent exposure. CONTRIBUTED

Vancouver discovery leads to N.S. 'ghost gun' probe

Updated 5 hours ago |7 min read

A Vancouver border guard's discovery of these gun parts being smuggled into Canada late last year led police to a Dartmouth trio now facing multiple firearms charges.

Report on province’s 2023 wildfire response generally positive, all recommendations accepted

Updated 23 hours ago |3 min read

Pictou West byelection nominations closed, candidates announced

Updated a day ago |2 min read

Committee will soon rate progress on Mass Casualty Commission recommendations

Updated a day ago |5 min read

Opinion

The 135-year-old Victoria County courthouse building on Chebucto Street in Baddeck. The county is looking to explore new locations to house its municipal offices. CONTRIBUTED

LETTER: New municipal building search in Baddeck ‘seems excessive’

Re: ‘Victoria County on hunt for new building,’ Cape Breton Post, April 4. The above story discusses Victoria County municipality's intent to have architects plan a new administrative facility to replace the former Victoria County courthouse. In the ...

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LETTER: Proposed CBRM building bylaw amendment earns support

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With provincial plans to ultimately phase out institutional settings for people with disabilities, such as Sydney River’s Breton Ability Centre, there will be a greater need for accessory dwelling units for supportive housing. IAN NATHANSON/CAPE BRETON POST FILE

Jim Rudderham on guarding against Nova Scotia's wildfire threats

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Thick smoke billowed from a wildfire in Barrington, N.S., on May 27, 2023. The Barrington Lake fire burned out of control for weeks. FRANKIE CROWELL PHOTO

COMMENTARY: Canada has an investment problem — and Fogo Island, N.L., has a solution

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Business

Pictured here is one of Interhabs’ home designs, which was constructed using the company’s panelization method.

New owner taking over Hubbards home-building outfit

As a volunteer firefighter in Harrietsfield, Scott Reinhardt was busy tackling wildfires and saving homes in Tantallon last spring. Beginning on May 28, 2023, the Tantallon wildfires damaged hundreds of houses and forced thousands of people to ...

Updated a day ago |4 min read

Moody brothers selling Berwick, N.S., landmark business, Bargain Harley's

Updated 7 hours ago |8 min read

Brothers George, left, and Harley Moody created a destination business in Berwick. They have decided to sell Bargain Harley’s after more than 35 years in business.
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Loblaw profit increases as Canadians boycott the company

Updated a day ago |5 min read

Pictured is the Southport Real Canadian Superstore.

Moncton golf course in receivership and up for sale

Updated a day ago |2 min read

Newfoundland Whisky earns 'Best in Class' distinction at 2024 spirit competition

Updated a day ago |1 min read

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Lifestyles

Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy coming to Canada

Starting Monday, May 6, Canadians struggling with obesity can access Novo Nordisk in-demand Wegovy's semaglutide injection. Wegovy, approved by Health Canada in 2021 as a once-weekly medication for chronic weight management, aims to support people ...

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Cape Breton teens bringin love of rock, country and Newfoundland fishing tunes to local stages

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DownHouse is a new band from Cape Breton which was formed by students attending Memorial High School. Standing from left are Nathan Young, Nicholaas Quirk and Cody Young. Front from left are Owen Seymour and Leeland Marinelli. CONTRIBUTED

85th annual Battle of the Atlantic parade set for Sunday in Summerside

Updated 6 hours ago |2 min read

HMCS Queen Charlotte members will be parading through Summerside to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic on Sunday, May 5 starting at 10:30 a.m. File

Charlottetown's Absolute Losers and NORTER playing sandbar stage at Sommo Festival

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MUN's Marine Institute hosting 2024 regional underwater robotics competition in St. John's

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Sports

Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon (29) shakes hands with Winnipeg Jets centre Tyler Toffoli (73) after Game 5 of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. - James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

NHL PLAYOFFS: Nathan MacKinnon's gain comes at expense of fellow Nova Scotians

Nathan MacKinnon will help carry the province's Stanley Cup hopes forward but his success comes at the expense of other Nova Scotians. MacKinnon's Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Winnipeg Jets with a 6-3 win on Tuesday and that meant Halifax's ...

Updated a day ago |7 min read

TELUS CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP: Winless Wanderers switch focus to CS St-Laurent

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Lorenzo Callegari of the Halifax Wanderers (right) battles with Manny Aparicio of Atletico Ottawa early into a Canadian Premier League match Saturday afternoon at the Wanderers Grounds. - CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE

Creighton creating magic on Korn Ferry Tour: Digby golfer shoots final-round 62 Sunday to finish in second place

Updated a day ago |3 min read

Digby's Myles Creighton fired a 9-under 62 during Sunday’s final round of the Veritex Bank Championship in Arlington, Texas. The 28-year-old finished in second place in the Korn Ferry Tour event. - KORN FERRY TOUR

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BASKETBALL: AUS MVP Malcolm Christie leaves Dalhousie for NCAA's Oakland University

Updated Apr. 29, 2024 |2 min read

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Updated Apr. 29, 2024 |5 min read

Communities

N.S. government increases funding to aid West Hants bridge replacement

The provincial government is increasing its funding to help repair a destroyed bridge in Vaughan following a plea from residents that was backed by West Hants council. In March, members of the board of directors for Canyon Point Creek requested ...

Updated 1 hour ago |2 min read

Jim Rudderham on guarding against Nova Scotia's wildfire threats

Updated 4 hours ago |13 min read

Remembering Coach Shaffner, a Middleton, N.S., basketball legend

Updated 7 hours ago |8 min read

Paul Shaffner coached basketball in Middleton for more than 50 years. He died on April 21. Contributed

Cambridge, N.S., drive-in preparing for upcoming season with some new additions

Updated 7 hours ago |6 min read

ANNE M. CROSSMAN: A couple of Premier Houston’s inner circle have plenty of responsibilities

Updated 8 hours ago |5 min read

Yarmouth's Store Next Door offers crafts, gifts, and more via successful social enterprise venture

Updated 8 hours ago |5 min read

Canada

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers are investigating two reports of gunshots fired in downtown St. John's on Friday, April 19.

St. John's man charged with assault in downtown robbery

A 37-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened a person with a weapon during a robbery at a St. John’s residence on May 2. Just before 3 a.m., the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary patrol officers responded to a robbery report at a ...

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City of St. John's cruise ship season starts with 900-passenger vessel arrive Sunday, May 5

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The Phoenix Reisen Amera is arriving at the St. John's Port Authority on May 5, kicking off this year's cruise ship season. Handout

East Coast Music Awards underway in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

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Ava & Lily, a singing duo from Charlottetown, perform at Songs and Stories in Charlottetown on May 1. Held in the lobby of the Delta Prince Edward, it was part of the schedule for Day 1 of the 2024 East Coast Music Awards, which continue until May 5 in P.E.I.'s capital city. Tristan Hood • The Guardian

Canada 2022 emissions rebounded less than expected after pandemic

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Nobody could find him after he shot a Toronto man last year. Then came the $100K award

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World

A hammerhead shark swims close to Wolf Island at Galapagos Marine Reserve August 19, 2013.

Scientists discover possible hammerhead shark nursery in Ecuador's Galapagos

QUITO (Reuters) - A team of researchers has discovered a potential breeding ground for smooth hammerhead sharks off an island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago, in what would be a "very rare" sighting, the national park said in a statement on ...

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Nigeriens gather in a street to protest against the U.S. military presence, in Niamey, Niger April 13, 2024.

US oil executive censure puts spotlight on shale-OPEC meetings

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Scott Sheffield, CEO of Pioneer Resources, speaks during the IHS CERAWeek 2015 energy conference in Houston, Texas April 21, 2015.

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Fourth teen charged in stabbing death of 16-year-old in Halifax

Cape Breton mayor McDougall-Merrill not re-offering in next election

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Local

N.S. government increases funding to aid West Hants bridge replacement

SIRT clears Halifax police officer who shot attempted murder suspect wielding sawed-off shotgun

Vancouver discovery leads to N.S. 'ghost gun' probe

Report on province’s 2023 wildfire response generally positive, all recommendations accepted

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Opinion

LETTER: New municipal building search in Baddeck ‘seems excessive’

LETTER: Proposed CBRM building bylaw amendment earns support

Jim Rudderham on guarding against Nova Scotia's wildfire threats

COMMENTARY: Canada has an investment problem — and Fogo Island, N.L., has a solution

COMMENTARY: Newfoundland and Labrador’s population is growing fast and homebuilding isn’t keeping up

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Business

New owner taking over Hubbards home-building outfit

Moody brothers selling Berwick, N.S., landmark business, Bargain Harley's

Loblaw profit increases as Canadians boycott the company

Moncton golf course in receivership and up for sale

Newfoundland Whisky earns 'Best in Class' distinction at 2024 spirit competition

Exclusive-Buyout firm Sycamore vies to take Nordstrom private, sources say

Lifestyles

Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy coming to Canada

Cape Breton teens bringin love of rock, country and Newfoundland fishing tunes to local stages

85th annual Battle of the Atlantic parade set for Sunday in Summerside

Charlottetown's Absolute Losers and NORTER playing sandbar stage at Sommo Festival

MUN's Marine Institute hosting 2024 regional underwater robotics competition in St. John's

Blink breaks and other ways to work at a computer without causing strain, pain or injury

Sports

NHL PLAYOFFS: Nathan MacKinnon's gain comes at expense of fellow Nova Scotians

TELUS CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP: Winless Wanderers switch focus to CS St-Laurent

Creighton creating magic on Korn Ferry Tour: Digby golfer shoots final-round 62 Sunday to finish in second place

Wayne Gretzky heaps praise on Brad Marchand: 'His leadership is untouched'

BASKETBALL: AUS MVP Malcolm Christie leaves Dalhousie for NCAA's Oakland University

Thunderbirds' season ends with a thud: Halifax loses 9-3 in NLL quarter-final at Albany

Communities

N.S. government increases funding to aid West Hants bridge replacement

Jim Rudderham on guarding against Nova Scotia's wildfire threats

Remembering Coach Shaffner, a Middleton, N.S., basketball legend

Cambridge, N.S., drive-in preparing for upcoming season with some new additions

ANNE M. CROSSMAN: A couple of Premier Houston’s inner circle have plenty of responsibilities

Yarmouth's Store Next Door offers crafts, gifts, and more via successful social enterprise venture

Canada

St. John's man charged with assault in downtown robbery

City of St. John's cruise ship season starts with 900-passenger vessel arrive Sunday, May 5

East Coast Music Awards underway in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Canada 2022 emissions rebounded less than expected after pandemic

Nobody could find him after he shot a Toronto man last year. Then came the $100K award

The Canadian Dental Care Plan has started. Who's eligible and what's covered?

World

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Exclusive-Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says

US oil executive censure puts spotlight on shale-OPEC meetings

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