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African Nova Scotian community, church leaders mourn Rev. Jesse Jackson
HALIFAX — Rev. Jesse Jackson left a lasting impact on Nova Scotia, say leaders of…
Vancouver FC ousted from CONCACAF Champions Cup with lopsided loss to Cruz Azul
PUEBLA CITY — Vancouver FC saw its run at the CONCACAF Champions Cup come to…
Advocates, experts warn against vilifying transgender people in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting
Advocates and experts are warning about the danger of vilifying an entire demographic based on…
Canadians returning from Cuba amid energy crisis due to U.S. oil blockade
Ryan Profid was enjoying a karaoke night at a resort near Cayo Coco in Cuba…
Carney cancels trip to Europe following B.C. school shooting
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has cancelled his plans to travel to Halifax and…
In the news: B.C. town rocked by shooting, P.M. puts off Munich security conference
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Auto thefts down 18% year-over-year while recovery remains low: report
OTTAWA — The number of vehicles stolen in Canada fell sharply last year but there…
Carney suspends trip to Europe following B.C. school shooting
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended his plans to travel to Halifax and Munich,…
How NASCAR’s founding family transformed Daytona Beach into a motorsports mecca
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Before a new landlord shuttered the iconic Brickyard Lounge and…
In the news today: Tax exemptions, Alberta tribute hockey game, Super Bowl highlights
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Accusations against Nova Scotia hockey players prompt scrutiny of hazing
HALIFAX — Tim Skuce recalls the culture of silence he encountered among hockey players he…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Three Nova Scotia youths on hockey team face sexual assault charges after hazing
HALIFAX — Three youths are facing sexual assault charges after Nova Scotia RCMP received a…
Cirkut’s big night, Bieber’s bare return and calls against ICE define the 2026 Grammys
It was a night of magic for Canadian hitmaker Henry Walter, and one of disillusionment…
Groundhog Day 2026: Willie in Ontario, Fred in Quebec predict early spring’s arrival
Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents are predicting an early spring. Wiarton Willie in Ontario’s Bruce County…
Immigration minister says struggling universities must ask provinces for help
HALIFAX — Canada’s immigration minister says universities and colleges struggling to balance the books after…
Stepfather of missing Nova Scotia children charged with sexually assaulting an adult
HALIFAX — The stepfather of two Nova Scotia children reported missing more than eight months…
East Coast Music Awards announce 2026 nominees, aim for transformation after turmoil
HALIFAX — Goldie Boutilier and Daniel James McFadyen are among the leading nominees at this…
World Cup Trophy set to tour Canada in April, May ahead of summer soccer showcase
The World Cup Trophy is coming to Canada, ahead of this summer’s soccer showcase. The…
Nova Scotia’s Stevens impressing early in rookie skipping appearance at Scotties
MISSISSAUGA — When Christina Black pre-qualified for a spot in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts,…
Air travel recovery ramps up after snow blast, but thousands still face cancellations
Air travel picked back up in earnest today as crews cleared the remnants of a…
Hockey fans plead for Halifax to have future Professional Women’s Hockey League team
HALIFAX — Thirteen-year-old Addie Keys’ eyes lit up when some of her Professional Women’s Hockey…
Snowstorm wreaks havoc on air travel plans, as recovery begins
MONTREAL — Canadian airlines continued to cancel flights by the hundreds following a record-breaking snowstorm…
Intense cold causes flight delays, cancellations at Canadian airports
Guilherme Holtz and his family spent 11 hours on a flight from Rio de Janeiro…