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NS woman's sock drive warms hearts across Atlantic Canada

A compassionate Nova Scotia woman is leading an ambitious campaign to collect over 20,000 pairs of socks for those in need, turning simple footwear into symbols of community care and warmth during challenging times.

Quebec's Bill 2: A Blow to Aging Population

Quebec's newly proposed Bill 2 threatens to dismantle financial protections for the elderly, creating barriers to healthcare access and potentially devastating retirement plans across the province.

NS School Enrollment Stabilizes, Halifax & CSAP Grow

New data reveals Nova Scotia's public school enrollment has stabilized province-wide, but Halifax Regional Centre for Education and the francophone board continue to see significant student population increases, highlighting shifting demographic trends.

86-year-old Canadian nears 1,000th skydive

Meet an 86-year-old Canadian athlete defying age limits as she approaches her 1,000th skydive, proving adventure has no expiration date in this inspiring journey from Olympic glory to senior sky diving.

Ontario couple loses $1M to online scammers

A heartbreaking case of financial fraud sees an Ontario senior couple lose their life savings to convincing online scammers who posed as police investigators in a complex scheme.

Body Found in Cape Breton Woods - Police Investigate

Nova Scotia RCMP and Cape Breton Regional Police are conducting a joint investigation after a deceased individual was found in a wooded area near Coxheath. Authorities remain tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Bill Mont Dies at 96

The Atlantic Canadian business community remembers Bill Mont, founder of Mount Holdings, whose entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropy shaped Nova Scotia for generations.

Nova Scotia Nature Trust Fights to Save Rare Ecosystem

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust launches an urgent $750,000 fundraising campaign to protect the critically endangered coastal limestone barren ecosystem, home to rare species found nowhere else in Canada.

Students' exam cancelled after studying wrong Roman ruler

A hilarious historical mix-up involving ancient Roman rulers resulted in Australian high school seniors getting an unexpected reprieve from their final history exam. Discover how confusing two Roman leaders turned into every student's dream scenario.

Dramatic Vehicle Fire Erupts in Greenwich, NS

A terrifying vehicle fire completely engulfed a car in Greenwich, Nova Scotia, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Firefighters battled intense flames in this dramatic Kings County incident.

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