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Cape Breton Skyline Trail now requires advanced booking
22 Jul 2026
Starting on Friday, visitors will need to reserve their parking spots in advance. Parks Canada is implementing a new system due to overcrowding of the iconic trail during peak season. The CBC's Ethan Hunt has the story.
Lawsuit filed in case of polluting, derelict N.S. tug that cost $4.1M to clean up
22 Jul 2026
The alleged owner of a derelict former tugboat that was leaking oil in a rural harbour along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore is being sued over cleanup and dismantling costs that the Canadian Coast Guard claims top $4.1 million.
Historical underwear put on full display in this N.S. exhibit
22 Jul 2026
A collection of historical undergarments is making the rounds in Nova Scotia's museums. The CBC's Meig Campbell examines layers of fashion history and changing beauty standards for women, men and even pirates.
Canada's new law criminalizing sexualized AI deepfakes 'too little, too late,' woman says
22 Jul 2026
A Halifax woman whose former classmate was acquitted after creating and distributing a nude deepfake of her says she's relieved Canada has a new law criminalizing the distribution of sexualized deepfa
Halifax auditor general raises concerns about how major spending decisions being made
22 Jul 2026
Halifax’s auditor general says the city needs to improve its capital budget process, after a recent report found staff did not explain the price tag for some projects, or why certain items were moved ahead.
Dr. Robert Strang to retire at end of 2026
22 Jul 2026
Strang's work for the province made him a household name in Nova Scotia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'He was kicking and flailing': Passenger recounts scary moments on diverted Air Canada flight
22 Jul 2026
Rodney McDonald was on the Air Canada flight that was bound for Halifax on Wednesday from Newark, N.J., but was diverted to Boston after its captain suffered a medical emergency.
Lake Banook hosts ICF Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships
22 Jul 2026
A major world-class paddling event is making a splash in Dartmouth, N.S. Mark James from Canoe Kayak Canada shares what went into planning the event and the impact it'll have on the community.
New charge laid against Bridgewater, N.S., teen
22 Jul 2026
The charge relates to an alleged plot to attack schools in N.S. and Manitoba.
N.S. could raise low breastfeeding rate by financially supporting families: experts
22 Jul 2026
Researchers say if Nova Scotia wants to improve its low breastfeeding rates, the province should ensure new parents can afford to take parental leave.
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