News

Local News

TSB report suggests unclear safety rules played role in fatal rail accident in Edmundston

A report into the December 2018 death of a railway worker in New Brunswick says unclear safety rules around the securing of two unattended cars played a role in the fatal accident.
Still no word on when QMJHL hockey will resume in NB

Still no word on when the Acadie-Bathurst Titan will be permitted back on the ice.
Freeland hints at potential hotel quarantines for returning travellers

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is ``looking seriously'' at tougher travel measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including mandatory hotel quarantines for air travellers returning from non-essential trips abroad.
Suspected RCMP secrecy breach fallout upgraded to 'severe': newly released documents

New documents show Canada's cyberspy agency was so alarmed by the potential fallout from an alleged secrecy breach by a senior RCMP employee that it revised a damage assessment to ``severe'' from ``high'' in the days after his arrest.
New social media campaign targets COVID-19 misinformation with science

A group of Canadian scientists and health experts is starting a campaign to debunk misinformation about COVID-19.
Trudeau government considers legislative changes to make public service more diverse

The Trudeau Liberals are eyeing changes to the law governing public service hiring to help make federal departments and agencies more diverse.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Monday Jan. 26, 2021.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Monday Jan. 26, 2021.
Provinces sitting on millions in unspent federal pandemic spending, report says

A new report on billions of dollars the federal government has sent to provinces to help safely reopen the economy suggests much of the money is sitting unused.
Lessons experts say Canada should learn from COVID-19

A group of experts has a few suggestions on what lessons Canada can learn from the pandemic.

5

CTV News Atlantic

Collision involving tractor trailer closes main highway to Halifax

Nova Scotia RCMP say Highway 102 is closed inbound to Halifax as a result of a vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer.
N.B. reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, lowest total in more than three weeks

New Brunswick Public Health reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the lowest total since Jan. 3 when there were seven cases.
N.B. Crown rules out charges in RCMP shooting of Indigenous man Rodney Levi

New Brunswick's Public Prosecutions Service has concluded no charges will be filed against police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rodney Levi last year.
N.S. reports one new COVID-19 case related to travel; concerns about vaccine supply

Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, with the total number of active cases in the province dropping to 11.
No charges in sexual assault investigation involving Bridgewater, N.S. police

The civilian oversight agency says none of the four employees present during the arrest saw what the man said had happened, and there was no security camera footage. Since the man was unable to say which of the officers was allegedly responsible, no police officer was named in the SiRT investigation.
Brakes compromised by ice in runaway train that killed worker at CN Edmundston yard

A report into the 2018 death of a New Brunswick CN worker says the brakes of two runaway rail cars were compromised by ice before the cars collided.
Man from Frankville, N.S. charged with child pornography related offences: RCMP

Nova Scotia RCMP say a 36-year-old man from Frankville, N.S. has been arrested and charged with child pornography offences.
Saint John parking official fired after allegedly telling woman to speak English

The mayor of Saint John, N.B., is calling for swift action after a woman who tried to argue a parking ticket was allegedly told to come back when she could speak English.
Health officials urge COVID-19 testing for Halifax area post-secondary students

Officials say several cases of novel coronavirus have been diagnosed in Halifax's student population, and they recommend all students should be tested -- even if they haven't travelled, have no symptoms and have not been at a location with an exposure warning.
Minimum wage increase: N.S. to have second highest minimum wage in Atlantic Canada effective April 1

The minimum wage in Nova Scotia is increasing by 40 cents an hour effective April 1.

5

Music News

Why January 26th Matters In Rock History

Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.
Jacob Hoggard Trial Delayed A Year Due To COVID-19

The Hedley singer will face a jury in 2022.
The Flaming Lips Perform 'Bubble' Concerts

Fans and band members literally stayed in their bubbles.
Why January 25th Matters In Rock History

Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.
Why January 24th Matters In Rock History

Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.
Why January 23rd Matters In Rock History

Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.
Who Won What At 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards

Here are the best podcasts of the year.
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Sets Amanda Gorman Poem To Music

The musician was inspired by the Inauguration Day poem.
Canada's Bob Rock Sells Stake In Songs He Produced

The deal includes songs by Michael Bublé and Metallica.
Why January 22nd Matters In Rock History

Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.

5

Contests

VIEW ALL CONTESTS