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Man facing charges after forcing woman in N.S. into sex trade
A 28-year-old Ontario man is facing charges after a woman in Nova Scotia was forced into the sex trade nearly a decade ago. RCMP say the incidents happened over a two-month period in 2016. Investigato...
Jun 30, 2025
U.S. to restart trade talks with Canada after digital services tax rescinded
The United States government says it will restart trade talks with Canada in light of the digital services tax being withdrawn over the weekend. The tax, which was scheduled to take effect Monday, wou...
Jun 30, 2025
Byelection date set in Alberta, where Poilievre will run
A byelection date has been announced for the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot in Alberta. That's where Pierre Poilievre will be running in hopes of winning his Conservative seat. The leader of the Offi...
Jun 30, 2025
Sudden death at Dartmouth tent site ruled homicide
A sudden death over the Christmas holidays at a tent site in Dartmouth has been ruled a homicide. Police say it was at the Geary Street encampment on December 22, 2024, when officers responded to a ma...
Jun 25, 2025
Province hosting aquaculture information sessions in Argyle
A chance to learn more about Argyle's Aquaculture Development Area. Two public information sessions are happening Tuesday, being led by the province. They take place at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Glenwo...
Jun 24, 2025
Province to hold meetings in Argyle on the ADA
The province is going to meet with Argyle residents on aquaculture. After a request from council through a motion, Fisheries minister Kent Smith committed to two public information sessions on the Aqu...
Jun 17, 2025
Man and dog die in Shelburne County house fire
A man and his dog died in a house fire in Shelburne County. It happened overnight Sunday in West Head. RCMP say firefighters arrived to a residence fully engulfed in flames. The 74-year-old man was pr...
Jun 17, 2025
Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Amherst
A 32-year-old man is dead after an early morning accident in Amherst. It happened around 4 a.m, and was a single-vehicle rollover. Amherst Police say several bystanders attempted to provide assistance...
Jun 17, 2025
Motorcycle driver dead after crash with impaired driver in Cape Breton
A 40-year-old man is dead after a crash in Groves Point. RCMP say it was around 7 a.m. Saturday on Highway 105 when a motorcycle and sedan collided. The victim, from Bras D'Or was the only one on the ...
Jun 17, 2025
Deborah Robinson to remain as chief of Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Five more years for Deborah Robinson as chief of the Wasoqopa'q First Nation. Robinson won another election on Saturday, she's been the chief for 38 years. She had 376 votes, defeating Yolanda Pennell...
Jun 16, 2025
