9 h. ago Helicopter crashes fighting Nova Scotia wildfire, pilot ‘conscious and talking’

A helicopter involved in fighting a major Nova Scotia wildfire has crashed in shallow water, authorities say, with the pilot reportedly conscious.

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11 h. ago Great white fright: N.S. man escapes unscathed after using paddle to repel shark

A standup paddle boarder in Nova Scotia got quite the scare Tuesday evening when a Great White shark took a bite of his board.

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17 h. ago N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley that forced evacuations continues to grow

It was started by a lightning strike on Wednesday night and has grown to 406 hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

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20 h. ago Newfoundland, N.S. residents on high alert as wildfire evacuations expand

Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have expanded an evacuation alert along the Bay De Verde Peninsula as the Kingston wildfire burns nearby.

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36 h. ago Volunteerism playing a critical role in fighting Manitoba wildfires

Volunteers have played a critical role in fighting wildfires across Manitoba this season, including in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

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45 h. ago Halifax wildfire that prompted evacuations is being held, officials say

A wildfire on the western outskirts of Halifax that had prompted evacuations is now being held, Nova Scotia officials say. 

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59 h. ago CIBC Hires Scotiabank’s Mark Mulroney for Global Vice Chair Role

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce hired Bank of Nova Scotia’s Mark Mulroney to be global vice chair in the office of its incoming chief executive officer.

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61 h. ago Alberta Parks issues bear warning for all provincial parks in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley

A bumper crop of buffalo berries this year has prompted Alberta Parks to issue a bear warning for all provincial parks and protected areas in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley.

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3 d. ago Man walks into Nova Scotia forest, walks out with $28K fine: ‘I want to challenge this order in court’

‘I’m not trying to make trouble for you guys, I just want a piece of (Premier) Tim Houston,’ Jeffrey Evely told officers before heading into the woods

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3 d. ago N.S. man gets ticket on purpose for walking in woods to fight fire

Jeff Evely, a People’s Party of Canada candidate in the April 28 federal election, was fined almost $29,000 for violating a Nova Scotia fire-safety ban on entering the woods.

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4 d. ago With Canada Strong Pass, national parks and provincial sites reap benefits midway through summer

'The only way to fall in love with your national parks is to visit them,' said Shameer Suleman, president of the Waterton Park Chamber of Commerce

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6 d. ago WARMINGTON: Veteran ignites debate by challenging Nova Scotia’s $25G fine for woods walk

Jeff Evely has been to war, so he didn't hesitate to fight his provincial government's ban on walking in the woods to prevent forest fires

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6 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public use

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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6 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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6 d. ago ‘Outside is a privilege, not a right’: The imagined thoughts of the Nova Scotia wilderness ban

Until hot, dry conditions subside, we will be prohibiting any further discussion of this matter, as well as mentions of the words ‘liberty,’ ‘freedom’ or ‘autonomy’

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6 d. ago Jamie Sarkonak: COVID attitudes live on in Nova Scotia’s inconsistent forest ban

Industrial work and fireworks displays are still allowed with approval, but dog walks through the brush are not

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7 d. ago Group threatens N.S. with legal action over ‘grossly disproportionate’ woods ban

The Canadian Constitutional Foundation, which supports legal challenges across the country generally relating to charter rights, said this forest ban is one step too far.

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7 d. ago Watch the next generation of 3x3 Canadian basketball stars play in Toronto for free

There’s a free event happening in Toronto perfect for basketball fans, sports lovers, and anyone who wants to show some provincial pride.On August 9 and 10, 2025, Sun Life and Canada Basketball will take over The Bentway for the Sun Life Canada Hoops 3x3 National Championships. Best of all, it’s completely free to attend!Canada’s top under-23 squads will be facing off head-to-head in a lineup of epic matches across two days of competition.Women’s and men’s teams from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan are slated to participate. Now the question is, who will you cheer for!?The special guestsAn awesome event requires a little star power, which is why Paige Crozon and Alex Johnson will be the athlete ambassadors for the event, cheering on the coast-to-coast teams.Saskatchewan-born-and-raised Paige Crozon is a basketball player for the national women’s 3x3 team, and represented Canad...

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7 d. ago ‘Water supply has diminished’: Dry weather and the call to conserve in Halifax

A Halifax utility company is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water due to low supply levels amid a Nova Scotia drought that has resulted in a province-wide forest ban.

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8 d. ago Colby Cosh: Nova Scotia’s paranoid ban on walking in the forest

If it's worthwhile to keep people out of forests to prevent fires, surely the province will crack down on urban tent encampments. Right?

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