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Size of Barrington Lake wildfire expected to fluctuate in coming days: officials
The Barrington Lake, Shelburne County, wildfire remains classified as "being held", but is still not under control -
Threat made against Acadia University for fall 2023: RCMP
The RCMP says it is investigating a threat made against Acadia University -
Group seeking court review of approval for wind farm project in northern Nova Scotia
A volunteer group in northern Nova Scotia says it is requesting a judicial review of the province’s decision last month to approve a wind farm in the Wentworth Valley -
Man wanted in Cape Breton for assault, robbery, arrested
The RCMP says a man wanted in Cape Breton on province-wide arrest warrants has been taken into custody -
Sports schedules
Schedules for Thursday, June 8, 2023 -
**UPDATED** More evacuation orders to be lifted for Halifax-area residents affected by wildfires
Halifax officials say more evacuation orders will be lifted today for residents in subdivisions that sustained the most damage when a wildfire broke out on May 28 and destroyed 150 homes -
Section of Highway 103, closed due to wildfire, reopening in phases
The province says, as of June 7, the highway will be open to commercial traffic and healthcare workers through the night hours -
Police end Amber Alert after one-year-old NS girl found safe in Quebec
Alert was issued in Quebec Wednesday after child was spotted in St-Louis-de-Blandford, Que., about 90 kilometres southwest of Quebec City -
Cyber gang behind NS breach says it erased stolen data, but experts urge caution
The Nova Scotia government revealed Tuesday that up to 100,000 past and present public sector workers may have had sensitive personal information stolen in the MOVEit software hack, which affected companies around the globe -
Sports scores
Results for Wednesday, July 7, 2023 -
Barrington Lake wildfire 'being held', but still not under control: officials
The Barrington Lake, Shelburne County wildfire is now classified as being held, but is still not under control -
Rebuilding homes after Nova Scotia wildfires could take up to three years
An expert in residential construction says it will likely take years to rebuild the hundreds of homes recently destroyed by Nova Scotia wildfires
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Irving Shipbuilding puts $545,000 towards a net zero emissions harbour project
Irving Shipbuilding says to celebrate World Oceans Day it will spend $545,000 on a ‘Green Harbour Project’ – which aims to make the Halifax Harbour a net zero emitter by 2050. -
Man acquitted of assaulting officer with water bottle at Halifax housing protest
A judge has acquitted a man accused of throwing a bottle at police during a Halifax housing protest in one of the first decisions from a series of trials related to the 2021 demonstration. -
Experts say wildfires make climate crisis impossible to ignore
As wildfires continue to burn across Canada causing poor air quality on the east coast and south of the border, some experts say the climate crisis is impossible to ignore. -
Police investigating emailed shooting threat to Acadia University
The RCMP says it is investigating an online threat to Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. -
Group seeking court review of approval for wind farm project in northern Nova Scotia
A volunteer group in northern Nova Scotia says it is requesting a judicial review of the province's decision last month to approve a wind farm in the Wentworth Valley. -
Charlottetown man charged after allegedly stealing SUV, replacing licence plate
Charlottetown police have charged a man with multiple offences after a stolen vehicle incident Wednesday morning. -
N.B. shellfish company shuttered over improper storage of shell waste: environment minister
A company at the centre of a community fight over what residents in the town of Beaurivage, N.B. say is a powerful stench has been ordered to cease operations. -
Halifax police lay two arson charges
Police in Halifax say they have charged a 41-year-old man following two arson incidents that took place in the city Thursday morning. -
Man wanted on provincewide warrants arrested: N.S. RCMP
RCMP in Cape Breton say a man who was wanted on province-wide arrest warrants has been arrested. -
N.B. teen dies after single-vehicle crash in St. George: RCMP
RCMP in New Brunswick say a 19-year-old man from Baillie has died following a car crash Tuesday evening.
Country Music News
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Chris Stapleton Scraps Outdoor Show Due To Canadian Wildfires
The singer was scheduled to play in Syracuse. -
Morgan Wallen Cleared By Docs To Resume Tour
The country star paused his tour after damaging his vocal cords. -
Carrie Underwood Going To Montreal 12 Years After Vowing Not To Return
The country star is opening for Guns N Roses in the city. -
Zach Bryan Explains Why He Had Fan Booted From Concert
The country star was not happy with an overzealous fan. -
Randy Travis Honoured By Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame
The country star was on hand for the induction ceremony. -
Jewel's Rendition of U.S. National Anthem Divides Indy Fans
The singer put her unique spin on it. -
Morgan Wade Reveals Plan To Have Double Masectomy
The country singer is keeping a positive attitude. -
Nick Jonas Reflects On 'Worst Moment' With Kelsea Ballerini
He performed with the country star on a 2016 awards show. -
Jimmie Allen Apologizes For 'Humiliating' Estranged Wife
The singer has been accused of sexually assaulting another woman. -
Reba McEntire Replacing Blake Shelton As 'The Voice' Coach
Two coaches from the past are returning. -
Jimmie Allen Accused Of Sexual Assault, Harassment
A woman who worked for the country star has made shocking allegations. -
WATCH: Dolly Parton Debuts Rock Anthem 'World On Fire'
It is the lead single from her forthcoming rock album.
