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The Cape Breton Eagles are facing adversity for the first time in these QMJHL playoffs. They fell 5-3 to the top-ranked Drakkar in Game 2 of their third round series in Baie-Comeau Friday. The Eagles scored the first two goals of the game, then led 3-2 late in the second. But the Drakkar tied it late in the second, the...

The province says they have a tentative agreement in place with the Nova Scotia Teachers Union. Details of the new contract won't be released until the province's 1,100 teachers vote to ratify the deal. Premier Tim Houston says he's happy the bargaining teams were able to get a deal that's fair to teachers and ensures ...

A dead person was found in Sydney Thursday evening. A person walking in a wooded area near Terminal Road when they noticed the body, according to a news release from Cape Breton Regional police Service. Police say there is no reason to suspect foul play was was a factor in the death. The Medical Examiner's Office is go...

The crown will seek an adult sentence for two 14-year-olds charged with the second-degree murder of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach. The accused appeared in Youth Justice Court Friday morning and were remanded into custody and will appear in court again on May 13. They're charged with murdering Al Marrach on Monday. Police say ...

The Cape Breton Eagles hope for a response in Baie-Comeau. They're playing Game 2 of their Q-league semifinal series Friday night. Cape Breton dropped Thursday night's opener 4-0. The series will shift to Sydney for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Tuesday. Centre 200 is already sold-out for the games. It's the Eagles' firs...

Two Nova Scotians are facing charges of smuggling and possession after being stopped at a New Brunswick border. The individuals were trying to cross into Canada at the St. Stephen Ferry Point port of entry on April 5th after an extended stay in the United States. They were told to pull over for a secondary examination....

Firefighters were called to the Bridgetown Baptist Church around 7 a.m. on Friday after receiving reports of smoke coming from the church's roof. "We got there and the fire was starting to come through the walls and starting to show through the roof near the entryway," said Bridgetown Fire Chief Randy Sherida...

Nova Scotia Health is hosting its first provincial career fair. It's happening in 11 communities across the province, including Inverness, Antigonish, Halifax, Bridgewater and Yarmouth. Representatives from various NSH departments are on hand to discuss career and volunteer opportunities until 7 p.m. on Friday. Vice-pr...

Changes at the pumps - in both directions. The Utility and Review board adjusted fuel prices at midnight in Nova Scotia. Self-serve regular gas is up about 2 cents to a minimum of $1.87. Diesel is down though, nearly 5 cents to about $1.82.

Halifax RCMP are looking for Michael Roy, who is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Roy faces charges for assault and two counts of uttering threats, according to a news release from RCMP. Police say he's also known to use the last name Rodriguez-Roy. Police describe Roy as: five-feet-four-inches tall 135 pounds...