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WestJet flight attendants go on strike, leaving thousands of travellers stranded

WestJet flight attendants go on strike, leaving thousands of travellers stranded

More than 4,000 flight attendants at WestJet began their strike at 12:01 a.m. MT on Sunday after the notice period ran out, leading to a cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving thousands of travellers stranded.

August 02, 2026 at 7:25AM EDT

N.S. electrical workers approve tentative contract, averting utility strike

N.S. electrical workers approve tentative contract, averting utility strike

August 01, 2026 at 12:19PM EDT

What is the single biggest household bill draining Canadians’ bank accounts?

What is the single biggest household bill draining Canadians’ bank accounts?

August 01, 2026 at 12:41PM EDT

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Canadian researchers find link between circadian genetics, obesity risk in children

Canadian researchers find link between circadian genetics, obesity risk in children

August 02, 2026 at 5:00AM EDT

Teenage sailor navigates gender stereotypes, hopes to inspire more women to sail and race

Teenage sailor navigates gender stereotypes, hopes to inspire more women to sail and race

August 02, 2026 at 5:00AM EDT

‘Absolutely fantastic’: Martock’s summer snow storage plan exceeding expectations

‘Absolutely fantastic’: Martock’s summer snow storage plan exceeding expectations

August 01, 2026 at 8:00AM EDT

New film on Swissair Flight 111 premieres at Halifax festival in September

New film on Swissair Flight 111 premieres at Halifax festival in September

August 01, 2026 at 5:00AM EDT

New N.S. pilot program aims to beat wait times, diagnosis skin cancer early

New N.S. pilot program aims to beat wait times, diagnosis skin cancer early

August 01, 2026 at 3:43PM EDT

Nova Scotian clothing brand collaborates with local artist

August 01, 2026 at 3:25PM EDT

Bill Wilson, one of Canada's last Second World War veterans, dies at 101

Bill Wilson, one of Canada's last Second World War veterans, dies at 101

An innocent man from Dartmouth, N.S., spent 18 months in prison because of a police typo

An innocent man from Dartmouth, N.S., spent 18 months in prison because of a police typo

Act that led to the deaths of 10,000 chickens at N.S. farm was deliberate: RCMP

Act that led to the deaths of 10,000 chickens at N.S. farm was deliberate: RCMP

An ‘unprecedented’ AI breach has led to calls for more guardrails. Here’s what one Canadian expert thinks

An ‘unprecedented’ AI breach has led to calls for more guardrails. Here’s what one Canadian expert thinks

‘Sold Out’: Cape Breton tourism operators enjoying banner season

‘Sold Out’: Cape Breton tourism operators enjoying banner season

New Brunswick mother calls for vulnerable persons alert after Calgary death

New Brunswick mother calls for vulnerable persons alert after Calgary death

New Brunswick man dies following ATV, dirt bike crash in White Rapids

New Brunswick man dies following ATV, dirt bike crash in White Rapids

Woman ticketed for driving 151 km/h in Lower Sackville: Halifax police

Woman ticketed for driving 151 km/h in Lower Sackville: Halifax police

Two Halifax-area men charged in separate child sex abuse exploitation material investigations

Two Halifax-area men charged in separate child sex abuse exploitation material investigations

N.S. man charged with sexual offences against youths: RCMP

N.S. man charged with sexual offences against youths: RCMP

Improper battery disposal blamed for fire at Nova Scotia waste and recycling facility

Improper battery disposal blamed for fire at Nova Scotia waste and recycling facility

Uncertainty remains for Maritime WestJet travellers heading into long weekend

Uncertainty remains for Maritime WestJet travellers heading into long weekend

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‘It’s very life-changing’: Halifax woman wins $2M lottery from scratch ticket

‘It’s very life-changing’: Halifax woman wins $2M lottery from scratch ticket

Mole Mobile brings free skin cancer screenings to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

Mole Mobile brings free skin cancer screenings to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

Three generations of a New Brunswick family conquered Maine’s highest mountain

Three generations of a New Brunswick family conquered Maine’s highest mountain

Emancipation Day an opportunity to ‘create a greater understanding’ in Nova Scotia

Emancipation Day an opportunity to ‘create a greater understanding’ in Nova Scotia

‘Never seen an orca here’: Researchers monitoring rare appearance off Cape Breton coast

‘Never seen an orca here’: Researchers monitoring rare appearance off Cape Breton coast

N.S. athlete Sarah Mitton wins gold for shot put at Commonwealth Games in Scotland

N.S. athlete Sarah Mitton wins gold for shot put at Commonwealth Games in Scotland

Nova Scotia and P.E.I. phone numbers are getting a new area code in 2028

Nova Scotia and P.E.I. phone numbers are getting a new area code in 2028

Winning gold in Scotland a ‘full circle moment’ for gymnast Ellie Black

Winning gold in Scotland a ‘full circle moment’ for gymnast Ellie Black

These farmers are hoping cows will create healthier soil for potatoes. But will it work?

These farmers are hoping cows will create healthier soil for potatoes. But will it work?

N.S. metal detector operator dives to find Louisiana man's submerged wedding band

N.S. metal detector operator dives to find Louisiana man's submerged wedding band

Author who celebrated Maritime hiking trails remembered as passionate outdoors advocate

Author who celebrated Maritime hiking trails remembered as passionate outdoors advocate

How this giant electrical weed zapper could help cut herbicide use on Canadian farms

How this giant electrical weed zapper could help cut herbicide use on Canadian farms

New N.S. pilot program aims to beat wait times, diagnosis skin cancer early

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‘Absolutely fantastic’: Martock’s summer snow storage plan exceeding expectations

August 01, 2026 at 8:00AM EDT

New film on Swissair Flight 111 premieres at Halifax festival in September

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New Brunswick mother calls for vulnerable persons alert after Calgary death

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Nova Scotian clothing brand collaborates with local artist

N.S. electrical workers approve tentative contract, averting utility strike

‘Absolutely fantastic’: Martock’s summer snow storage plan exceeding expectations

New Brunswick man dies following ATV, dirt bike crash in White Rapids

New Brunswick spending $4M to replace 89-year-old bridge

New affordable housing complex for vulnerable seniors opening soon in Moncton, N.B.

Maritime Electric raising rates on P.E.I. customers to cover Hurricane Fiona costs

25,000-square-foot cold storage facility opening in Summerside, P.E.I., this fall

These farmers are hoping cows will create healthier soil for potatoes. But will it work?

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Six-year-old boy struck and killed in St. John's hit-and-run; man charged

First load of rotting, decades-old fish sauce trucked away from abandoned N.L. plant

Grief in Newfoundland and Labrador for two fishermen found dead after boat sinking

Recap: B.C. wildfires prompt new evacuations as cold front spurs growth

Recap: B.C. wildfires prompt new evacuations as cold front spurs growth

Montreal police investigate fire at kosher restaurant Nöam

Montreal police investigate fire at kosher restaurant Nöam

Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war

Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war

Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho

Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho

Carney touts B.C. port expansion plan to strengthen independence, diversify economy

Carney touts B.C. port expansion plan to strengthen independence, diversify economy

Liberals block hearings on Gordie Howe bridge deal as government MP admits confusion

Liberals block hearings on Gordie Howe bridge deal as government MP admits confusion

WestJet grounds 81 flights ahead of strike deadline

WestJet grounds 81 flights ahead of strike deadline

Bank of Canada's Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike

Bank of Canada's Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike

Canadian researchers find link between circadian genetics, obesity risk in children

Canadian researchers find link between circadian genetics, obesity risk in children

Health Canada ending discriminatory sperm donation rules after court challenge

Health Canada ending discriminatory sperm donation rules after court challenge

How AI can help alleviate loneliness and dementia in seniors

How AI can help alleviate loneliness and dementia in seniors

Perseid meteor shower could put on one of its best shows in years. Here’s why

Perseid meteor shower could put on one of its best shows in years. Here’s why

‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin are bringing hoops and hope to this Canadian city

Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin are bringing hoops and hope to this Canadian city

Here’s where you need to go to keep a raccoon as a pet

Here’s where you need to go to keep a raccoon as a pet

Famed cheesecake recipe a slice of Manitoba history

Famed cheesecake recipe a slice of Manitoba history

Falcons, G Matthew Bergeron agree to 4-year extension

Falcons, G Matthew Bergeron agree to 4-year extension

Adams Jr. throws CFL-best 21st TD pass as Stampeders defeat Ticats 44-20

Adams Jr. throws CFL-best 21st TD pass as Stampeders defeat Ticats 44-20

‘Risk of injury’: Mercedes-Benz recalls thousands of vehicles because of defect

‘Risk of injury’: Mercedes-Benz recalls thousands of vehicles because of defect

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

B.C.'s wildfire situation continues to flare up, with more blazes and evacuations

B.C.'s wildfire situation continues to flare up, with more blazes and evacuations

‘It’s a responsibility’: Animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms

‘It’s a responsibility’: Animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms

This Reviewer-Loved Leather Conditioner Is On Sale For 25% Off On Amazon Canada

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