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Volunteers to dish out free hot meals from new canteen truck in Glace Bay, N.S.

Souls Harbour Rescue Mission is expanding its relatively new footprint in Cape Breton thanks to a canteen truck.

Truckology Show N' Shine helps bring people together in Amherst, N.S.

Truckology hosted its third Show N’ Shine in Amherst on Saturday bringing out vehicles of all makes and models.

What pet owners need to know before heading into the summer

Warm weather is beginning to become the norm around the region, but heat and sun can also bring health concerns for our pets.

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Cadets are lined up at the Moncton Cenotaph in Moncton, N.B., on June 6, 2024 for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

Princess Anne inspects the troops as she arrives to unveil a statue of a Second World War Canadian Royal Regina Rifleman during a reception with members of the regiment to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, at Place des Canadiens in Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse, Normandy, France, Wednesday June 5, 2024. (Aaron Chown/Pool via AP)

The 40th IWK Telethon for Children raised $7,582,999.32. (IWK Foundation)

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Collies converge in Bible Hill, N.S., for national competition

Nearly 80 purebred Collies will converge in Bible Hill, N.S., this weekend for a national convention and competition at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds.
'It's just a good thing to do': Saturday marks Fredericton Motorcycle Club's 40th toy drive

The Fredericton Motorcycle Club is riding towards their 40th year collecting toys and donations for the pediatric unit of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton.
New guidelines aimed at catching eating disorders faster

The Canadian Paediatric Society released new guidelines urging primary-care providers to screen all adolescent patients for signs of eating disorders during routine checkups.
Anne Murray tribute show will feature musician’s original guitarist

An upcoming tribute show for Nova Scotia-born singer Anne Murray hopes to recapture the energy of the famed musicians’ performances by bringing one of her original guitarists onboard.
N.S. soldier who died in Afghanistan to be honoured by navy ship named for his hometown

A navy ship will honour Sgt. Jimmy MacNeil, a Nova Scotia soldier who died in Afghanistan in 2010.
Greek Fest brings dance, music to Halifax this weekend

Dancers and organizers are putting the final touches on Halifax Greek Festival ahead of this weekend's events.

Around the Region

New Brunswick

N.B. intervention; province seeks intervener status in S.K. Parents' Bill of Rights court case

A move by the Higgs government to join Alberta in applying for intervener status in Saskatchewan’s Parents’ Bill of Rights Court of Appeals case is being met with skepticism by at least one New Brunswick MLA.
East Coast Comic Expo welcomes thousands to Moncton

The East Coast Comic Expo is at the Moncton Coliseum Friday and Saturday offering over 50 vendors and 100 artists.

Nova Scotia

What pet owners need to know before heading into the summer

Warm weather is beginning to become the norm around the region, but heat and sun can also bring health concerns for our pets.
Truckology Show N' Shine helps bring people together in Amherst, N.S.

Truckology hosted its third Show N’ Shine in Amherst on Saturday bringing out vehicles of all makes and models.

Newfoundland and Labrador

N.L. launching disability benefit to top up federal program and create basic income

The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a disability benefit that will top up the federal government's recently announced aid program.
Newfoundland is being sieged by heavy fog, and travellers are paying the price

A thick and heavy fog has been laying siege to the skies over St. John’s, and drawing a heavy toll from some airplane passengers who’ve seen their travel plans pummelled with no end in sight.

Prince Edward Island

150 dead fish found in Cardigan, P.E.I., province sends samples to lab to determine cause

More than 100 dead fish have been found dead in Cardigan, P.E.I.
P.E.I. man arrested after cocaine, weapons seized: Charlottetown police

A Prince Edward Island man is facing charges after police say drugs and weapons were seized Wednesday.

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'It's a unique addition': Winnipeg man adds original Eaton's sign to growing collection

Showing off the latest purchase in his Eaton's collection, Corey Quintaine joked he is rebuilding the former flagship store that used to sit at 320 Portage Avenue one Facebook Marketplace purchase at a time.

An 11-year-old Ottawa girl wants to change the rules around backyard chickens

After learning about food security at school, 11-year-old Violette Ferguson wants fresh eggs and to change the rules around chickens in the city.

Ont. powerlifter battles back after catching mild cold that turned into rare and deadly disease

An Ontario powerlifter caught a mild cold last year. Six days later, he was fighting for his life in the ICU.

'The fresh air': Supercentenarian shares secret on 107th birthday

Marking a milestone, Lakeshore resident Olga White celebrated her 107th birthday in style Wednesday.

'What a deal': Zamboni among items available at municipal surplus sale in New Brunswick

The municipality of Tantramar, N.B., is holding a sale to get rid of surplus items it acquired after the Town of Sackville amalgamated with smaller communities last year.