Christopher Garnier found guilty of murdering Catherine Campbell

A Halifax jury has found Christopher Garnier guilty of second-degree murder in the death of off-duty Truro, N.S., police officer Catherine Campbell and of improperly interfering with her dead body.

Nova Scotia's population growing faster than it has in decades

by Emma Smith

Nova Scotia's population is the highest it's ever been, thanks to an increased number of people moving to the province from outside and inside the country.

Nova Scotia communities notified of ER closures over holidays

There will be multiple emergency room closures across Nova Scotia over the next two weeks because of a shortage of doctors to cover shifts.

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Nova Scotia woman dies of injuries 41 years after she was shot

"There's 41 years of unanswered questions," says RCMP Cpl. Dal Hutchinson.

Emergency department closures up slightly for 2016-17

by Michael Gorman

The amount of time Nova Scotia's emergency departments were temporarily closed in the last fiscal year increased by about 460 hours.

Woman missing mother's funeral due to cancelled Marine Atlantic ferries

Marine Atlantic ferry crossings between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have been cancelled since Tuesday because of weather. Service will resume Friday, but could be interrupted again this weekend.

Hundreds enjoy Christmas dinner at Glace Bay food bank

by George Mortimer

For 33 years, the Glace Bay food bank and soup kitchen have been serving a full turkey dinner to clients.

CBC Investigates N.S. rolls out defibrillator alert system, but hundreds still aren't registered

Marc Butler nearly died of heart attack while playing soccer 19 months ago. Only later did he learn there was a life-saving defibrillator in a nearby recreation centre. It's one of hundreds still not on the provincial registry.

The battle against homeowners who illegally expand into public parkland

by Pam Berman

From trees being chopped down to fences being put up, Bill Karsten and his Halifax regional council colleagues can point to numerous examples of private properties being expanded into public areas, especially around lakes.

A little cabinet in downtown Halifax for people in need, no questions asked

The cabinet outside Sailor Bup's Barbershop on Sackville Street contains everything from diapers and deodorant to hats, mitts and snacks. Anyone can take what they need.

'Just try opening your door': Dartmouth man calls for wider parking spaces

by Natalie Dobbin

A Dartmouth man says businesses need to paint larger parking spaces, and government needs to do something about it.

Nova Scotia surplus up slightly despite increase in health care, agriculture spending

by Jack Julian

The Nova Scotia government is reporting a slight increase in its razor-thin budget surplus, despite extra spending on health care and agriculture.

Highway 103 reopens after lobster truck slid into ditch

Highway 103 between exits 6 and 7 has reopened in both directions after a transport truck carrying thousands of pounds of lobster and haddock slid off the road and into a ditch early this morning.

Answers coming soon in Lionel Desmond killings, officials say

by Michael MacDonald

Almost a year after former soldier Lionel Desmond killed his family and then himself in rural Nova Scotia, an official response shedding light on the tragedy is near.

Head-on crash on Highway 101 near Wolfville sends 2 men to hospital

A head-on crash on Highway 101 near Wolfville, N.S., closed the road for several hours Thursday.

Dal faculty association says contract talks stalled, will file for conciliation

by Anjuli Patil

The Dalhousie Faculty Association plans to file for conciliation on Thursday after it says the latest round of bargaining with the university's board of governors reached an impasse on Wednesday.

North Preston volunteers hope children's Christmas dinner will be annual tradition

The North Preston Subdivision Children's Dinner and Gift Exchange was a success that will be back next year, an organizer says.

Man killed while working on house in Truro

by Anjuli Patil

Nova Scotia's Department of Labour issued a stop-work order at the Prince Street building after the incident Wednesday afternoon.

Loblaw offering $25 card after admitting to bread price-fixing. Here's how to register

by Aleksandra Sagan

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is offering customers a $25 gift card as a goodwill gesture after admitting the company participated in an industry-wide bread price-fixing arrangement.

Thief makes off with convenience store's cash register

by Emma Davie

Daily Sweets owner Daniel Baldwin said these kinds of incidents take a big toll on independent store owners.

New LifeFlight helicopters ready for takeoff after delays

by Emma Davie

Nova Scotia's two new life-saving helicopters have now been cleared for landing on the roofs of Halifax's hospitals, which wasn't allowed for the last 18 months.

Premier Stephen McNeil says he intends to run for 3rd term

by Keith Doucette

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has made no secret of the fact he likes his job — and now he's making it clear that he wants to stick around for a third term.

Telephone assessments coming for young Cape Breton psychiatric patients

by Wendy Martin

Cape Breton has just 1 part-time child psychiatrist, and only 6 of 12 adult psychiatrist positions are filled. The health authority hopes telephone assessments will help fill the gap in services.

Man claiming to be police officer invades woman's home, assaults her

by Emma Smith

Halifax RCMP are reminding anyone who's unsure of a police officer's identity to ask for identification after a man claiming to be an officer burst into a woman's home in Waverley Tuesday evening.

Deadly evening on Nova Scotia roads, dangerous commute this morning

Two people are dead after separate crashes in Nova Scotia yesterday.

Ottawa pouring an extra $3.6B into veterans' benefits

by Murray Brewster

The Liberal government today initiated an intricate overhaul of the system to compensate wounded ex-soldiers, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to placate a volatile community of Canadian veterans.

CBC Investigates Lobster fisherman defends maligned practice of 'controlling agreements'

by Paul Withers

Lobster fisherman Hubert Saulnier speaks out about being in a so-called controlling agreement, a practice DFO has been trying to break.

What really bright lights reveal about fungus attacking N.S. trees

by Anjuli Patil

Trees in the Halifax area infected with nectria canker appear to be trying to fight off the fungus, a team of Halifax Grammar School students have found after a trip to a national research facility.

Teachers in Dartmouth ask for classroom items in lieu of traditional gifts

by Emma Smith

Instead of the typical teacher gifts like chocolates, gift cards or ornaments, Ellenvale Junior High in Dartmouth, N.S, is asking for practical items this holiday season to help meet the changing needs of the classroom.

Metro, Sobeys say they didn't violate Competition Act as bread price-fixing story unfolds

by Pete Evans

Some of Loblaws' biggest rivals in the food business say they are fully co-operating with an investigation by Canada's Competition Bureau into allegations of fixing prices for baked goods, and add that they don't believe they have run afoul of Canada's competition rules.

Delilah Saunders 'grateful and outraged' by struggle to get liver transplant

by Nic Meloney

From her hospital bed in Toronto transplant unit, Indigenous rights advocate Delilah Saunders says she's both 'grateful and outraged' by her experiences since being denied a liver transplant for having a history of alcohol use.

Marine Atlantic cancels all Wednesday crossings, anticipates disruptions this weekend

There are more disruptions on the Marine Atlantic ferry service due to a gale force wind warning in the Cabot Strait.

Cyclist hopes Halifax's plan will mean no more bike lanes to nowhere

by Nina Corfu

The disconnected bike lane on Devonshire Avenue is the perfect example of flaws in city's approach so far, a cyclist says. But that could all change under a new municipal plan.

Nova Scotia's spending plan for roads, bridges grows by $60M

by Michael Gorman

The provincial government is pouring millions of extra dollars into its network of roads as it begins efforts to expand twinned highways and improve gravel roads.

Cape Breton mother makes Christmas stockings for kids in the hospital

by Peggy MacDonald

Nichol MacNeil of Sydney is no stranger to spending time in a hospital with a sick child. This week, she's working to bring a little Christmas joy to other children.

Man dies after 2-vehicle crash on Highway 14 in Lunenburg County, N.S.

RCMP say a man died at the scene of a crash on Highway 14 near Sherwood Road in Lunenburg County Tuesday evening.

Breast density results must be shared with patients, say advocates

by Marina von Stackelberg

A national advocacy group says Nova Scotia isn't giving women an important piece of medical information that could determine whether they will get breast cancer and if it will be detected in time.

Alarm raised about fire truck safety in CBRM

by Wendy Martin

A new report raises concerns about the state of the CBRM fire truck fleet, but the fire service's deputy chief contradicts the report's conclusions.

Construction begins on 3rd Arctic patrol vessel at Halifax Shipyard

by Keith Doucette

Canada's federal procurement minister isn't ruling out the possibility of asking Irving Shipbuilding to build more Arctic patrol vessels to address a looming gap in the construction of two new fleets of naval vessels in Halifax.

Protesters build permanent structure, plan to overwinter at Alton Gas site

by Nina Corfu

A spokesperson for the natural gas storage project says the house was built on company land without permission.

2 people seriously injured in crash with tow truck

It was a dangerous morning on Nova Scotia highways, with the RCMP reporting at least six collisions on slippery roads. Most of the crashes were minor fender benders, but some were more serious.

Profile How a man with a guitar is fighting poverty in the Maritimes

by Nick Purdon

Matchstick Mike Bidlake and Travis Furlong have raised thousands for Maritime food banks on their Blues For Food tour that was inspired by personal experiences.

Macdonald Bridge's Big Lift wrapping up, nightly closures ending

by Pam Berman

Nightly closures on Halifax's Macdonald Bridge will come to an end as of Friday morning as the Big Lift project wraps up.

CBC extends Hockey Night in Canada partnership with Rogers until 2026

CBC has extended its partnership with Rogers Media to keep broadcasting Hockey Night in Canada and the Stanley Cup playoffs until 2026 as part of a new sub-licensing agreement. The new English-language broadcast deal will begin in the 2019-2020 NHL season.

Syrian refugee uses wish to thank Justin Trudeau

A teenage girl travelled from Halifax to Ottawa to meet with Justin Trudeau and pass on a special message to the prime minister: Thank you.

Delilah Saunders hopes to head home after being denied spot on liver transplant list

The mother of an Inuk activist denied a spot on a liver transplant waiting list says the news was hard on her daughter.

Halifax fire department sorry for discrimination against women, but no men punished

by Jon Tattrie

Halifax’s fire chief apologize to female firefighters who have faced discrimination in the service, but says no men had been disciplined for any of the harassment.

Halifax to consider funding gun violence prevention program

by Pam Berman

CeaseFire, a violence prevention program that has been operating in the black communities of the municipality, will run out of federal funding at the end of 2017.

New Waterford couple, both with cancer, win big 50-50 jackpot

by Peggy MacDonald

Everett Durdle and Alice MacNeil of New Waterford, N.S., were appreciating their good fortune Monday after learning Everett had won the Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association's draw with a jackpot last week of $46,600.