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RCMP Investigate Third Suspected Arson at Timberlea Home

TIMBERLEA — RCMP are investigating another suspicious fire at a Timberlea home and believe it is connected to two incidents at the same property earlier this month. Police and firefighters were called to a home in the 400 block of Marketway Lane at approximately 3:05 a.m. Sunday. The building was fully engulfed when emergency crews arrived. No injuries were reported. Investigators believe Sunday's fire is linked to an arson on September 5 and an attempted arson on September 7. Police […]

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Halifax Ganesh Festival Begins Today on the Waterfront

HALIFAX — A week-long celebration of Indian culture, food, music and community begins today on the Halifax waterfront. The Halifax Ganesh Festival runs September 14 through 20 at Sackville Landing. Now in its eighth year, the free festival includes a cultural village, live performances, food, art, decorations, children's workshops and community showcases. The celebration is presented by the Atlantic Club of Ganesh Festival and is open to everyone. Organizers describe the event as an opportunity for generations and cultures to […]

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Week-Long Art Workshop Begins Today in Annapolis Royal

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL — Artists are spending the week exploring one of Nova Scotia’s most historic communities through a new workshop beginning today at ARTSPLACE Gallery. A Place in Time, led by artist Lorna Mulligan, runs from September 14 through 18 and combines outdoor painting with studio work. Participants will use daily visual note-taking to capture different elements of Annapolis Royal, including its architecture, landscapes, scenery, people and objects. The workshop is designed around the idea of intentional travel painting, encouraging […]

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Ottawa Announces Million for HIV Testing and Support

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Ottawa Announces $5 Million for HIV Testing and Support

The federal government is investing $5 million to expand HIV prevention, testing and support services across Canada. The funding will improve access to HIV self-testing kits and support peer-led programs in communities experiencing higher infection rates. Public-health officials estimate that about 7,000 people in Canada are living with HIV without knowing their status. Earlier diagnosis helps people begin treatment and reduces the risk of transmission. Two HIV self-tests are approved in Canada. The INSTI test uses a finger-prick blood sample, […]

September 11, 2026 1

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Canada Must Nearly Double Homebuilding Rate to Restore Affordability: CMHC

Canada needs to build roughly twice as many homes each year to return housing affordability to 2019 levels by 2036, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. CMHC estimates the country is on pace to complete approximately 231,000 homes annually over the next decade. Its fall housing-supply report says annual construction would need to reach between 417,000 and 469,000 homes to substantially narrow the supply gap. High construction costs, difficult financing conditions and weakness in the condominium market continue […]

September 11, 2026 1

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Canadian Army Announces Major Structural Overhaul

The Canadian Army is reorganizing its command structure as part of an effort to improve combat readiness and crisis response. The army is moving away from four geographically based divisions and replacing them with three formations organized around specific operational roles. Military officials said the previous regional structure served Canada through its peacekeeping missions, the Afghanistan war and the early stages of its expanded NATO deployment in Latvia. The army says the changing international security environment now requires units that […]

September 11, 2026 1

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Canada and Ukraine Sign 100-Year Partnership Agreement

Canada and Ukraine have signed a long-term partnership covering defence, trade, energy, reconstruction and technology. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the agreement following meetings in Alberta on Thursday. The countries plan to establish a defence-industrial partnership that includes jointly developing counter-drone equipment. Carney said Canada also intends to expand domestic drone production. The agreement includes co-operation on intelligence, critical minerals and navigation in the Black Sea, an important shipping route for global grain supplies. Separate […]

September 11, 2026 1

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Canada and United States Mark 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks

Canadians are joining Americans in remembering the victims of the September 11 attacks, 25 years after hijacked aircraft struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks. When the United States closed its airspace, more than 230 aircraft were directed to Canadian airports. Communities across Atlantic Canada received thousands of stranded passengers. Thirty-eight planes carrying about 6,500 people landed in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. The town’s population nearly doubled as residents opened schools, […]

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Halifax Consulate Threat Case Delayed Until October

The court case involving a Halifax man accused of threatening the United States consulate has been postponed until October. Ali Assakereh, 54, was scheduled to enter a plea and choose a trial format Thursday. His new legal-aid lawyer requested additional time to review the case. Police arrested Assakereh in August after he allegedly placed a propane tank and flammable liquids in a vehicle parked near the consulate. The incident prompted the evacuation of a large section of downtown Halifax. He […]

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