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As walking pneumonia rates drop among Canadian children, flu and RSV are back

HALIFAX — Following a sharp rise, cases of walking pneumonia across Canada, particularly among children, seem to be dropping. But doctors are now warning families about flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Dr.

Jan 7, 2025 1:20 PM Read more >

Ear damage: P.E.I. top doctor blows the whistle on air horns at hockey games

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's chief public health officer is sounding the alarm on ear-splitting air horns at hockey arenas, saying they can damage hearing. Dr.

Jan 7, 2025 12:43 PM Read more >

72-year-old man dies in Halifax after car hits him on marked crosswalk

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — A 72-year-old man who was struck by a car while walking on a marked crosswalk in Halifax has died.

Jan 7, 2025 12:18 PM Read more >

Halifax murder trial: Eyewitness describes fatal stabbing of 16-year-old boy

HALIFAX — The murder trial for a Halifax-area youth accused of participating in the killing of a 16-year-old student last year heard Tuesday from an eyewitness to the fatal stabbing.

Jan 7, 2025 11:23 AM Read more >

New Brunswick declares end to measles outbreak that spread to 50 people

New Brunswick health officials have announced an end to the measles outbreak that was declared on Nov. 1.

Jan 7, 2025 11:08 AM Read more >

Trial begins for youth accused of planning fatal attack on Halifax teen

HALIFAX — The violent death of a 16-year-old Halifax boy was brought into stark relief Monday as a Crown lawyer presented exhibits to a youth court, including some of the victim's bloody clothing.

Jan 6, 2025 4:51 PM Read more >

Bruising history with hydro projects hangs over Quebec energy debate in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

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Nova Scotia RCMP investigating suspicious death of woman in Bible Hill

BIBLE HILL, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP announced today they are investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found last week in Bible Hill.

Jan 6, 2025 3:21 PM Read more >

Former volunteer pleads guilty to fraud after funds taken from N.S. premier's riding

PICTOU, N.S. — A Nova Scotia woman has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and forgery after thousands of dollars in funds were taken from Premier Tim Houston's riding association.

Jan 6, 2025 2:54 PM Read more >

Part of street washed away and state of emergency declared in N.L. town after storm

GAMBO, N.L. — Damaging winds and pounding surf that washed away part of a street in a small northeastern town in Newfoundland on Sunday triggered a state of emergency in the coastal community.

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