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More snow on the way for N.S.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Sunday morning, warning residents in Nova Scotia to expect more snow to fall on Monday. The national forecaster says an Alberta Clipper will approach the province on Monday, bringing snowfall amounts in the range of 5-15 centimetres. The statement says snow will begin Monday morning, starting first […]
Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as China’s surplus surpasses $1 trillion
BANGKOK (AP) — Higher tariffs have dealt a “severe blow” to the world economy, China’s premier said Tuesday, even as China’s own trade surplus has surged past $1 trillion. Premier Li Qiang made the remarks at a forum of top international organizations held in Beijing while top Chinese leaders are attending an annual economic planning […]
Huskies spoil Mooseheads return to home ice
The Halifax Mooseheads fell 4-2 to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies on Saturday night at Scotiabank Centre. The Huskies controlled the first period. William Vézina opened the scoring at 4:39, tipping a shot past Owen Bresson. Halifax native Charlie Baningno added to the Huskies’ lead at 17:34, knocking the puck into the Mooseheads’ net for his second […]
UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss
The world needs a new approach to environmental crises threatening the health of people and the planet by adopting policies to jointly tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and pollution, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday. Those issues are inextricably linked and require solutions that include increased spending and financial incentives to transition […]
Air Transat continues suspending flights as strike deadline looms
TORONTO — Air Transat passengers face a second day of uncertainty, as the airline could suspend all flights by the end of the day as it prepares for a possible strike. The Air Line Pilots Association, which represents 750 pilots at Air Transat, issued a 72-hour strike notice over the weekend. Travel company Transat A.T. […]
Local heroes celebrated on the 108th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion
The flurries forecasted for Halifax today pale in comparison to the freak snowstorm 108 years ago that dumped approximately 40 cm of snow on the rubble caused by the Halifax Explosion. A hundred years ago meteorologists relied solely on ground observation — no satellites existed to help track weather patterns — so when a low […]
Home prices expected to tick higher in 2026 amid market ‘reset’: Royal LePage report
TORONTO — Royal LePage is forecasting an uptick in home prices for 2026 as it says the Canadian housing market is primed for a “reset” with more buyers making their move. The real estate firm projects the national aggregate home price will increase one per cent year-over-year to $823,016 in the fourth quarter of 2026. […]
Resident finds sawed-off shotgun connected to Enfield emergency alert
RCMP laid more charges against a man after a member of the public found a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition abandoned off a logging road in Enfield. On Nov. 29, Mounties responded to a report of a man with a gun in the 100 block of Oldham Road and while en route, officers learned the man was last […]