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Bids climb as Alberta government auctions off 'excellent, dusty' donair suit

HALIFAX — One large donair costume to go, please. The Alberta government is selling a donair costume as a part of its surplus auction.

Jul 19, 2023 4:44 PM Read more >

Halifax police supervisor 'shocked' that clothing was not collected in rape case

HALIFAX — A Halifax police supervisor says he was shocked when an alleged sexual assault victim told him her clothing hadn't been collected as evidence 10 days after her physical exam. Sgt.

Jul 19, 2023 2:53 PM Read more >

N.L. Human Rights Commission drops walk-in clients as demand rises for food, housing

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission says people have been knocking on its doors looking for help because they can't find food and housing. The number of people arriving at the St.

Jul 19, 2023 12:32 PM Read more >

N.B. and N.S. premiers to apply for federal funding to protect crucial isthmus

MONCTON, N.B. — The premiers of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia say they will apply for federal funding to help protect a vital land corridor linking the two provinces.

Jul 18, 2023 3:59 PM Read more >

Great Big Sea founder to enter Toronto theatre scene with 'Let's Dance! The Musical'

TORONTO — Terra Bruce Productions, the musical theatre company led by a founding member of the folk-rock band Great Big Sea, is set enter the Toronto theatre scene this year with two original shows.

Jul 18, 2023 1:59 PM Read more >

Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Marine scientists and conservationists are calling on officials to pause Newfoundland and Labrador's commercial capelin fishery.

Jul 18, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Ex-officer's account of being ordered to 'close' rape file challenged in N.S. hearing

HALIFAX — A retired Halifax police officer denied on Monday that he had ordered a former subordinate to stop investigating an alleged sexual assault, but he admitted that police made errors in the case.

Jul 17, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

In Newfoundland, arrival of 'Come From Away,' tourists squeezes unhoused from hotels

GANDER, N.L. — It's peak tourism season, and with the new Gander production of the Broadway musical "Come From Away" drawing visitors from afar, the central Newfoundland town is especially full.

Jul 17, 2023 10:11 AM Read more >

Cape Breton's Donkin coal mine shut down again over reports of rock fall

DONKIN, N.S. — The Donkin underground coal mine in Cape Breton has been shut down again following reports of a rock fall on Saturday.

Jul 16, 2023 4:58 PM Read more >

'Come From Away' halts Newfoundland performances after illness among cast and crew

GANDER, N.L. — A sold-out musical that is attracting people from across North America to the small town of Gander, N.L., has been forced to cancel performances this week because of illness among the cast and crew.

Jul 14, 2023 3:24 PM Read more >