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Maritime Provinces, Canada
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MP Mark Holland blasted Pierre Poilievre's attacks on the CBC, saying the Conservative leader's life is 99.99% government funded.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was booed while making a speech kicking off the Indigenous Games in Nova Scotia.
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The federal opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, is touring Atlantic Canada promising to dump the carbon tax if elected.
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In a rare weekend statement, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has renewed calls for the federal government to rescind both the carbon tax and clean fuel regulations.
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BREAKING: CTV News has confirmed that the government of Canada will announce tomorrow morning that it intends to give pardons to Canadians who have been convicted of simple possession of marijuana of 30 grams or less. #CannabisLegalization #cannabiscanada #marijuananews.
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A 12-year-old Indigenous boy is leading a six-day walk through Nova Scotia, to raise funds and awareness about residential schools.
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New Brunswick students under the age of 16 who identify as trans and non-binary won't be able to officially change their names or pronouns in school without parental consent.
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Progressive Conservative Twila Grosse has won a provincial byelection in the Nova Scotia riding of Preston, taking a seat held by the Liberals for most of the last 20 years.
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Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston and the PC party is doubling down in the fight against the new federal carbon tax.
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A senior living in Sydney, N.S., says he is afraid of losing his home due rising costs from the carbon tax.
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While encouraging Nova Scotians to wear masks, Dr. Strang was clear: The time of talking about mandates is over.
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MP Mark Holland blasted Pierre Poilievre's attacks on the CBC, saying the Conservative leader's life is 99.99% government funded.
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An anti-tax group says the carbon tax and clean fuel regulations are only making life more unaffordable.
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Order of Canada-winning cartoonist cut from Halifax paper
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Parents pull children from class over presentation at Halifax area school
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A large fire completely destroyed a commercial building, reported to be a Mi’kmaq lobster pound, in Middle West Pubnico, N.S. early Saturday night.
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Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should “butt out” of discussing New Brunswick’s policy on LGBTQ+ students in schools.
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Trudeau calls New Brunswick's Conservative government a 'disgrace' on women's rights
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New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says 9,950 nurses across the province will each receive a retention bonus of $10,000 by January.
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The Prime Minister paddled a canoe along with Mi'kmaw chiefs and athletes across Lake Banook in Dartmouth, N.S., Monday morning — helping kick off traditional events for the North American Indigenous Games.
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As announced live during tonight’s CTV NEWS AT 5, Todd Battis, a veteran journalist with 30 years of broadcasting experience, has been named the next Chief Anchor for CTV News Atlantic.
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Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston and the PC party is doubling down in the fight against the new federal carbon tax.
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Multiple hospitals in the Maritimes are reporting outbreaks of COVID-19, and are restricting visitors.
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Police say a woman in central Nova Scotia has been fined nearly $29,000 for having an unsupervised outdoor fire in the midst of a provincewide fire ban.
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Canada's oldest continually serving cavalry regiment heard words of praise from a royal visitor today as part of festivities marking the southern New Brunswick unit's 175th anniversary.
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Hollywood star Keifer Sutherland is raising funds for the Red Cross to support those impacted by the Nova Scotia wildfires.
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BREAKING: For the first time in over two months, Nova Scotia is reporting NO new cases of COVID-19. The province's first presumptive case of COVID-19 was reported on March 15. Story to come. .
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Under the newly-unveiled list of single-use plastics being banned in Canada, plastic grocery bags, straws, stir sticks, six-pack rings, cutlery and food containers made from hard-to-recycle plastics will be out of use nationwide by the end of 2021.
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A whiskey brand co-founded by actor Kiefer Sutherland says it has raised more than $100,000 for relief efforts related to the ongoing Nova Scotia wildfires.
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'Incredibly honoured': Maritime cartoonist Michael de Adder appointed to the Order of Canada
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Princess Anne is in New Brunswick for a whirlwind visit, attending several events, including a wreath laying ceremony at the RCMP memorial for the three Mounties who were shot and killed in Moncton in 2014.
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Nova Scotians will see the biggest carbon tax increase ever in Canada when it kicks in July 1, according to a group that advocates for lower taxes.
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The Blaine Higgs government in New Brunswick will release a provincial advertising campaign this week about the federal government’s incoming carbon tax, with a pointed message about trying to stop it.
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As COVID-19 cases rise in N.S., a group of infectious disease experts is calling for the return of mandatory masking. Jesse Thomas reports.
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N.B. Liberal government revises Policy 713, parental consent no longer required for students’ preferred names
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BREAKING: CTV News declares Progressive Conservatives win second majority government
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Princess Anne will be in New Brunswick this weekend to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the 8th Canadian Hussars.
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The Princess Royal has arrived in New Brunswick to attend celebrations in Moncton and Sussex.
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Despite the heavy rain and strong winds, over 50 royal watchers made their way to Sussex, N.B., Sunday morning for the final stop of her Royal Highness Princess Anne’s working visit.
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A University of New Brunswick professor's freedom of information request shows no parents complained to the province's Education Department that they had been left in the dark about their children's preferred pronouns.
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A new Netflix series chronicles the journey of a Maritime man and five other competitors from across the globe as they train for and compete in last year’s Invictus Games.
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LIVE SOON: Princess Anne will lay a wreath at the RCMP monument in Moncton for the officers killed in the 2014 shootings.
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An RCMP constable's final -- and fatal -- decision removed a killer's most potent advantage, likely saving many lives, the president of the National Police Federation said Saturday.
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100-year-old N.S. woman survives after two-week battle with COVID-19
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Pride supporters appeared to outnumber protesters outside of a drag event at a Kentville, N.S., pub.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is withholding millions of dollars in health-care transfers to New Brunswick because the province is limiting access to abortion.
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While other areas of Canada are fighting a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlantic Canada continues to do well in terms of keeping cases under control, leading to more support for the Atlantic bubble.
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The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives have come from behind in the polls to secure an upset victory in the provincial election.
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Salisbury, N.B., has raised a Pride flag for the first time in the history of the town.
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Nova Scotia is now the only Atlantic province that requires people to wear a mask in most indoor public places, something many tourists seem to support.
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Cape Breton student only Canadian to receive prestigious medical school scholarship
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Dog wounded in shooting rampage expected to make full recovery, vet says.
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Police in Nova Scotia have confirmed a 10-year-old boy reported missing from North Preston, N.S. has been located safe.
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Nova Scotia has announced a directive under the Emergency Management Act Friday that prohibits protesters from blocking or disrupting traffic on any road, street or highway.
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Some of the Nova Scotia wildfire evacuees are questioning why their recent power bills are higher than this time last year, when there was no power to their neighbourhoods for days or even weeks.
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Troubles for New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs worsened Friday as Labour Minister Trevor Holder reportedly resigned from cabinet, and four past Progressive Conservative party presidents joined the chorus calling on the premier to step down.
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A town in Newfoundland has turned its Hollywood-style sign into a glowing beacon of support for Ukraine.
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As he finishes his final show as chief anchor of CTV News at Six in Halifax, Steve Murphy shares a final farewell.
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A new Netflix series chronicles the journey of a Maritime man and five other competitors from across the globe as they train for and compete in last year’s Invictus Games.
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Nova Scotia's top doc Robert Strang and Dr. Lisa Barrett were honoured with life-saving awards at Government House Saturday.
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BREAKING: A 65-year-old man has been ticketed by Truro police for failing to self isolate for 14 days after entering the province.
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Prime Minister Trudeau was in Charlottetown, P.E.I., to march in the city's Pride parade.
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A civil liberties group says Nova Scotia's decision to close provincial boundaries to non-essential travel is unconstitutional.
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New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative party members who want Premier Blaine Higgs to step down as leader say they've taken the first step to oust him.
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'It's really cool': Paul McCartney praises Mi'kmaw teen's 'Blackbird' cover
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Nova Scotia premier stops to help give driver a push on his way to work
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UPDATED: Nova Scotia is mandating vaccines for healthcare and long-term care workers, as well as paramedics and teachers. Workers have until Nov. 30 to provide proof of full vaccination or be placed on unpaid administrative leave.
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Grand send-off: Nova Scotia man goes home after winning 101-day battle with COVID-19. @NatashaPace reports.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was a surprise guest at the P.E.I. Pride Parade in Charlottetown Saturday afternoon.
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Four Maritimers have been appointed to the Order of Canada, including CTV's own Steve Murphy
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Syrian refugee who founded Peace by Chocolate becomes Canadian citizen
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A child and youth advocate has ruled that the N.B. policy on sexual orientation and gender identity violates charter rights.
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The Mayor of Halifax, reflecting on recent flooding, says the impact of climate change is undeniable.
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The carbon tax is causing concern for drivers, but others are weighing in to say the tax is necessary to address climate change.
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BREAKING: CTV News projects the New Brunswick Liberals will form a majority government.
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Nova Scotia's 'Jeopardy!’ champion Mattea Roach has made history after winning more games than any previous Canadian contestant.
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Order of Canada-winning cartoonist cut from Halifax paper
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BREAKING: Zach Churchill stepping down as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party
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The prime minister paddled a canoe alongside Mi'Kmaq Chiefs across Lake Banook in Dartmouth, N.S., Monday.
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A Halifax boy born with a cleft lip and palate got an unexpected visit from Dr. Robert Strang Wednesday.
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Well wishes and highlights: Steve Murphy marks 40th anniversary
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Halifax resident Sandy Rutledge knew he had run a good race at the Boston Marathon on Monday, but it wasn't until he checked his phone at the hotel after the race that he realized he had won his age division.
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BREAKING: For the fourth straight day, Prince Edward Island says there are no new cases of COVID-19 in the province, with the total number of cases remaining at 22.
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Many Maritimers relieved by decision to keep Canada-U.S. border closed for another month
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���I wanted to hug the community’: N.S. pilot pays heartfelt tribute to victims of mass killing
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A federal cabinet minister says it was a mistake for New Brunswick to change the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools.
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Hollywood star Keifer Sutherland is raising funds for the Red Cross to support those impacted by the Nova Scotia wildfires.
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“We have worked hard together and sacrificed so much in this province to help flatten the curve only to have some people come into our province who think they’re above it all, who think that the rules don’t apply to them. Guess what? They do.”
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CTV News is declaring Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives have won a majority government in Nova Scotia.
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BREAKING: Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives win a majority government Tuesday night.
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The oldest Canadian-born man, Arnold Hawkins of Beaver Harbour, N.B., turns 110 on Saturday.
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Disease experts in Nova Scotia are recommending the Houston government brings back the mask mandate in public places.
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UPDATE: N.S. Tory campaign staffer resigns after alleged vote-buying with Tim's gift cards
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UPDATED: Chief Mike Sack of the Sipekne’katik First Nation confirmed in a statement Saturday morning that the building was 'owned by a friend and ally of Sipeknek’katik'.
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Nova Scotia has passed a motion Tuesday to permanently reduce the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax (HST) next year.
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During his trip, Pandher performed alongside a Nova Scotian bagpiper and a highland dancer in New Brunswick. He learned about the legacy of Anne of Green Gables on P.E.I. and got “screeched in” — becoming an honorary Newfoundlander after kissing a cod.
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Epidemiologist Colin Furness says authorities in Canada 'opened the doors to a new variant and then eliminated all of our defences.'
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