Burn ban in effect for most of N.S.
You're not allowed to have a fire in most of Nova Scotia. Burning is banned in all of the mainland, except for Antigonish County as of 2 p.m. Sunday. Conditions have been dry the last few days, and sun and warmer temperatures are in the forecast this week. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables updates the ...
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Antigonish Bulldogs win second straight Don Johnson Cup
The Antigonish Bulldogs are Don Johnson Cup champions again. They beat the Kensington Vipers 3-2 Sunday to repeat as winners in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. The Bulldogs were trailing 2-1 after two periods. But Venel Campbell would tie it five minutes into the third, then Ethan Twolan had the go-ahead goal over halfway t...
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Flemming's N.S. team wins world senior men's curling championship
A team from Nova Scotia are world senior men's curling champions. Paul Flemming's team beat Team U.S.A. 4-3 in Saturday's championship game in Sweden. It came down to the last shot, as Canada got the win. It's the first time a Nova Scotian team has won the championship. Canada's women's team also won their world senior...
Apr 28, 2024
Eagles drop Game 2 in Baie-Comeau, trail series 2-0
The Cape Breton Eagles are facing adversity for the first time in these QMJHL playoffs. They fell 5-3 to the top-ranked Drakkar in Game 2 of their third round series in Baie-Comeau Friday. The Eagles scored the first two goals of the game, then led 3-2 late in the second. But the Drakkar tied it late in the second, the...
Apr 27, 2024
Province, NSTU reach 'tentative deal' on new contract
The province says they have a tentative agreement in place with the Nova Scotia Teachers Union. Details of the new contract won't be released until the province's 1,100 teachers vote to ratify the deal. Premier Tim Houston says he's happy the bargaining teams were able to get a deal that's fair to teachers and ensures ...
Apr 26, 2024
Body found in Sydney on Thursday
A dead person was found in Sydney Thursday evening. A person walking in a wooded area near Terminal Road when they noticed the body, according to a news release from Cape Breton Regional police Service. Police say there is no reason to suspect foul play was was a factor in the death. The Medical Examiner's Office is go...
Apr 26, 2024
Sunday is National Day of Mourning
Many flags will be lowered to half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Mourning on Sunday. The day commemorates workers who have died, been injured, or suffered illness from work-related incidents. It also honours the families and friends who have been affected by these tragedies. Events are taking place in many...
Apr 26, 2024
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UPDATED: Crown seeks adult sentence for two 14-year-olds accused of murder
The crown will seek an adult sentence for two 14-year-olds charged with the second-degree murder of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach. The accused appeared in Youth Justice Court Friday morning and were remanded into custody and will appear in court again on May 13. They're charged with murdering Al Marrach on Monday. Police say ...
Apr 26, 2024
Eagles look to even up series in Baie-Comeau
The Cape Breton Eagles hope for a response in Baie-Comeau. They're playing Game 2 of their Q-league semifinal series Friday night. Cape Breton dropped Thursday night's opener 4-0. The series will shift to Sydney for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Tuesday. Centre 200 is already sold-out for the games. It's the Eagles' firs...
Apr 26, 2024
N.S. residents face charges after firearms seized at N.B. border
Two Nova Scotians are facing charges of smuggling and possession after being stopped at a New Brunswick border. The individuals were trying to cross into Canada at the St. Stephen Ferry Point port of entry on April 5th after an extended stay in the United States. They were told to pull over for a secondary examination....
Apr 26, 2024
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