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First at Five: Long Weekend Look-Ahead

First at Five: Long Weekend Look-Ahead

A look ahead at how Maritimers plan to spend the long weekend.

July 31, 2026 at 4:14PM EDT

Emancipation Day flag raised

Emancipation Day flag raised

July 31, 2026 at 4:33PM EDT

Hoops action: FC 21 in Halifax

Hoops action: FC 21 in Halifax

July 31, 2026 at 4:20PM EDT

Music at Martock

Music at Martock

July 31, 2026 at 4:33PM EDT

'Lennon' plays to sold out crowd

'Lennon' plays to sold out crowd

July 31, 2026 at 4:21PM EDT

First at Five: Troubled Waters

First at Five: Troubled Waters

July 30, 2026 at 4:11PM EDT

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‘It will be busy’: HRM plans event-filled long weekend

‘It will be busy’: HRM plans event-filled long weekend

July 31, 2026 at 5:21PM EDT

Emancipation Day an opportunity to ‘create a greater understanding’ in Nova Scotia

Emancipation Day an opportunity to ‘create a greater understanding’ in Nova Scotia

July 30, 2026 at 5:54PM EDT

How to reduce blue green algae risk this summer

How to reduce blue green algae risk this summer

July 30, 2026 at 5:30PM EDT

Three generations of a New Brunswick family conquered Maine’s highest mountain

Three generations of a New Brunswick family conquered Maine’s highest mountain

July 30, 2026 at 5:03PM EDT

Halifax police remind e-scooter riders to know the rules of the road

Halifax police remind e-scooter riders to know the rules of the road

July 28, 2026 at 4:46PM EDT

‘The most anxious generation’: Kids Help Phone sees spike in messages from Maritime children

‘The most anxious generation’: Kids Help Phone sees spike in messages from Maritime children

July 28, 2026 at 4:15PM EDT

1 in 10 ER doctors are leaving due to burnout. Some say the system is ‘broken’

1 in 10 ER doctors are leaving due to burnout. Some say the system is ‘broken’

July 27, 2026 at 2:53PM EDT

Cape Bretoner hopes to represent Canada at Miss Universe competition

Cape Bretoner hopes to represent Canada at Miss Universe competition

July 26, 2026 at 4:03PM EDT

Halifax food hub opens its doors for wholesale buyers

Halifax food hub opens its doors for wholesale buyers

July 27, 2026 at 3:08PM EDT

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Three generations of a New Brunswick family conquered Maine’s highest mountain

Three generations of a New Brunswick family conquered Maine’s highest mountain

Instead of spending time at beaches and theme parks this summer, one New Brunswick family climbed the tallest mountain in Maine.

July 30, 2026 at 5:03PM EDT

Emancipation Day an opportunity to ‘create a greater understanding’ in Nova Scotia

Emancipation Day an opportunity to ‘create a greater understanding’ in Nova Scotia

July 30, 2026 at 5:54PM EDT

‘Never seen an orca here’: Researchers monitoring rare appearance off Cape Breton coast

‘Never seen an orca here’: Researchers monitoring rare appearance off Cape Breton coast

July 30, 2026 at 10:37AM EDT

N.S. athlete Sarah Mitton wins gold for shot put at Commonwealth Games in Scotland

N.S. athlete Sarah Mitton wins gold for shot put at Commonwealth Games in Scotland

July 30, 2026 at 7:35AM EDT

Nova Scotia and P.E.I. phone numbers are getting a new area code in 2028

Nova Scotia and P.E.I. phone numbers are getting a new area code in 2028

July 29, 2026 at 2:13PM EDT

Winning gold in Scotland a ‘full circle moment’ for gymnast Ellie Black

Winning gold in Scotland a ‘full circle moment’ for gymnast Ellie Black

July 29, 2026 at 5:10PM EDT

These farmers are hoping cows will create healthier soil for potatoes. But will it work?

These farmers are hoping cows will create healthier soil for potatoes. But will it work?

July 29, 2026 at 8:43PM EDT

N.S. metal detector operator dives to find Louisiana man's submerged wedding band

N.S. metal detector operator dives to find Louisiana man's submerged wedding band

July 29, 2026 at 4:53AM EDT

Author who celebrated Maritime hiking trails remembered as passionate outdoors advocate

Author who celebrated Maritime hiking trails remembered as passionate outdoors advocate

July 29, 2026 at 5:24PM EDT

How this giant electrical weed zapper could help cut herbicide use on Canadian farms

How this giant electrical weed zapper could help cut herbicide use on Canadian farms

July 28, 2026 at 5:21PM EDT

Large great white shark found dead on Nova Scotia beach, cause of death a mystery

Large great white shark found dead on Nova Scotia beach, cause of death a mystery

July 28, 2026 at 12:07PM EDT

‘It will be busy’: HRM plans event-filled long weekendOpens in new window

July 31, 2026 at 5:21PM EDT

‘Sold Out’: Cape Breton tourism operators enjoying banner season

‘It’s very life-changing’: Halifax woman wins $2M lottery from scratch ticket

Two Halifax-area men charged in separate child sex abuse exploitation material investigations

New Brunswick mother calls for vulnerable persons alert after Calgary deathOpens in new window

July 31, 2026 at 6:27PM EDT

New Brunswick man dies following ATV, dirt bike crash in White Rapids

New Brunswick spending $4M to replace 89-year-old bridge

New affordable housing complex for vulnerable seniors opening soon in Moncton, N.B.

Hospital ER closes for fifth time in July, cites staff shortage: Health PEIOpens in new window

July 31, 2026 at 7:29AM EDT

Maritime Electric raising rates on P.E.I. customers to cover Hurricane Fiona costs

25,000-square-foot cold storage facility opening in Summerside, P.E.I., this fall

These farmers are hoping cows will create healthier soil for potatoes. But will it work?

Devastating 2025 N.L. wildfire was suspicious and police are appealing for witnessesOpens in new window

July 30, 2026 at 2:36PM EDT

Six-year-old boy struck and killed in St. John's hit-and-run; man charged

First load of rotting, decades-old fish sauce trucked away from abandoned N.L. plant

Grief in Newfoundland and Labrador for two fishermen found dead after boat sinking