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Tune in tonight to watch Nova Scotia's main political leaders debate major issues for the province. CTV Atlantic will host the debate tonight on the CTV2 channel between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. It will be the last major debate before the election on Tuesday. Liberal leader Zach Churchill, PC leader Tim Houston, and NDP le...

Severe weather was a factor in the 2022 death of a fishing crew member off Canso. The Transportation Safety Board says the 'Mucktown Girl' had electrical problems, and was towed by the Canadian Coast Guard vessel 'Jean Goodwill'. The tow failed, and the crew of five remained on board the drifting vessel. Two days later...

Nearly 100 renters are hoping a recent small claims court ruling could get their money back. Dalhousie Legal Aid filed on behalf of 91 tenants of Westphal Court Ltd. to get back the money some tenants spent on water bills and water submetering equipment. "I don't like bullies in my community. I don't like my frien...

Grab your pepperoni and chicken fingers. The Trailer Park Boys are hitting the big screen for the fourth time. Ricky, Julian and Bubbles star in 'Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties.' It follows Bubbles and his band on a wild tour after a viral performance in Nova Scotia. The movie is being premiered at the Cineplex i...

You can now visit an Access Nova Scotia location to send documents to the provincial government that cannot be mailed because of the ongoing Canada Post workers' strike. It only applies to mail for the provincial government and for documents that can't be sent electronically. Power bills, holiday cards, passport applic...

St. Francis Xavier University will honour Canadian hip-hop legend Maestro Fresh Wes with an honorary degree during its Fall Convocation on December 1. Originally from Toronto, but now based in Saint John, New Brunswick since 2020, Maestro Fresh Wes is widely regarded as the "Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop" for...

A 19-year-old driver has been charged with stunting after social media posts showed a car traveling at 197 km/h with alcohol visible in the vehicle. Yarmouth RCMP received reports about the posts, which were shared by passengers, and located the car in Tusket. While a different person was driving when officers stopped ...

With less than a week to go before the election, Nova Scotia's main political parties focused on free birth control, seniors care and affordable housing on Wednesday. Leader Zach Churchill said his party would double the senior's care grant, bringing it up to $1,500, and they would also increase the eligibility for the...

A new survey says the Progressive Conservatives are looking good for next week's provincial election. According to the poll from Narrative Research, 44 percent of decided voters intend to vote for the PCs. The NDP gained support, 28 percent say they intend to vote for Claudia Chender's party, up from 19 percent in Augu...

Public voting is now open for the 2025 Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards, celebrating the best in food and drink across the province. Presented by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia, these awards honor top dining establishments and hospitality excellence in a range of categories. This year's categories include: Best...