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Two teenagers charged after Bedford store robbery

Two teenagers face charges after an alleged robbery at the Canadian Tire on Damascus Road in Bedford. Police say two masked people entered the store, broke a display containing pellet guns and threatened staff with what employees believed was a gun. No injuries were reported. Officers later stopped a rideshare vehicle and arrested two teenage passengers and the driver. Police released the driver after determining the driver was not involved. Investigators say stolen merchandise and a pellet gun were recovered. […]

September 17, 2026 4

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Women describe years-long waits for specialist care

Nova Scotia women are calling for faster access to care after describing lengthy specialist waits at a news conference Wednesday. Haley Smith, 36, said she had been told to expect a four- to five-year wait for a gynecologist despite prolonged bleeding and diagnosed gynecological conditions. Kelly Jacques described a projected three- to four-year wait for a specialist consultation. The women spoke at an event organized by the opposition NDP, which is proposing changes to health-care access and oversight. Health Minister […]

September 17, 2026 1

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Carney Pitches Canada to World’s Biggest Investors at Toronto Summit

TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney is making a major pitch for international investment as Canada looks to reduce its economic dependence on the United States. A two-day investment summit beginning in Toronto brings together approximately 300 executives representing organizations that collectively manage more than $120 trillion in assets. Canada is presenting more than 160 potential projects spanning mining, energy, infrastructure, technology and advanced manufacturing. The federal government hopes the strategy can attract more than $1 trillion in investment over […]

September 14, 2026 1

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Canada Holds Inflation at 3 Per Cent as Gasoline Costs Stay Elevated

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate remained at three per cent in August, according to new data released Monday. The rate was unchanged from July as higher crude-oil prices continued to affect gasoline costs while food-price increases eased only modestly. The figures arrive during an unusually uncertain period for Canadian consumers, with oil prices elevated and the country's escalating trade dispute with the United States creating additional pressure on the cost of imported goods. Economists will now be watching September's […]

September 14, 2026 1

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Offshore Wind Funding Deadline Approaches for Nova Scotia Coastal Communities

NOVA SCOTIA — Indigenous and coastal communities interested in participating in discussions around Atlantic Canada's emerging offshore wind industry have one week remaining to apply for a federal funding program. Natural Resources Canada's Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program is accepting its second round of community grant proposals until September 21 or until available funding is allocated. Eligible applicants can receive up to $10,000 per fiscal year to support engagement activities related to offshore wind development. The program focuses on potential offshore […]

September 14, 2026 1

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RCMP Seize More Than Two Kilograms of Cocaine in Southwest Nova Scotia

JORDANTOWN — Four people are facing charges following a lengthy RCMP drug-trafficking investigation in southwestern Nova Scotia. Police say an investigation launched in November 2025 led officers to execute a search warrant at a home on Jordantown Road near Digby on September 7. RCMP say officers seized more than two kilograms of cocaine, cash, cellphones and other electronic devices. Four people — two from Nova Scotia and two from Quebec — have each been charged with possession of cocaine for […]

September 14, 2026 1

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Hike the Highlands Continues Across Cape Breton

CAPE BRETON — Hikers from across Canada and beyond are exploring northern Cape Breton this week as the Hike the Highlands Festival continues. The annual event runs September 12 through 18 and features organized hikes throughout the Cape Breton Highlands and communities along the Cabot Trail. The festival combines guided hiking with evening activities and is timed as the Highlands begin their transition toward fall. Routes vary in difficulty, allowing participants to explore coastal landscapes, mountain trails and some of […]

September 14, 2026 1

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Canadian TV, Internet and Telecom Industry Meets in Halifax

HALIFAX — Representatives from Canada's broadcasting and telecommunications industries are gathering in Halifax beginning today. CCSA Connect 2026 runs September 14 through 16 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance's annual conference brings together independent communications companies, television programmers, technology suppliers and other industry stakeholders. Sessions are expected to cover broadcasting, broadband, connectivity and the changing Canadian media environment. Among this year's speakers is CRTC Commissioner for Atlantic Canada and Nunavut Ellen C. Desmond. The conference is […]

September 14, 2026 1

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Atlantic Canada’s Next Big Research Idea Could Be Chosen in Halifax Tonight

HALIFAX — Fourteen researchers will have just three minutes each to convince a panel of judges that their idea could help change the world tonight in Halifax. Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paul O'Regan Hall inside Halifax Central Library. Fourteen students and early-career researchers were selected from applicants across Atlantic Canada to pitch breakthrough ideas covering a range of disciplines. The winner will represent Atlantic Canada at the Falling Walls Lab Global […]

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