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“We are in an unprecedented situation and it is getting worse,” New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said on Saturday.
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Extremely dry and dangerous conditions mean that all industrial and recreational activities on Crown land are prohibited as of midnight Saturday.
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Cadillac Fairview says a plan from a B.C. billionaire hoping to take over 25 former Hudson’s Bay leases “defies commercial common sense”.
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The mall owner also says Liu, who owns three B.C. shopping centres herself, has no brand, experienced staff or track record in retail.
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Canada will boost pay for military service members by as much as 20 per cent along with a series of benefit increases and bonuses that will be rolled out over the next 12 months.
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The federal government is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists.
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Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak, and while some health officials say that doesn’t mean people should avoid all pistachio products, others say toss the nut.
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Pistachios have been the subject of several recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak. While some officials say that doesn’t mean you should avoid products, others say toss the nut.
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Eastern Canada faces widespread drought conditions after dry start to summer.
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Many cities including Toronto, Halifax, and St. John's are experiencing 50 per cent or less of normal rainfall since the start of meteorological summer on June 1st.
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Group threatens Nova Scotia with legal action over 'grossly disproportionate' woods ban.
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The Canadian Constitution Foundation, which supports legal challenges across the country generally relating to charter rights, said this forest ban is one step too far.
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Restrictions placed on forestry operations in N.B. as Miramichi wildfire grows.
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In response to the increased wildfire risk, some forestry operations in New Brunswick will be restricted over the next couple of days.
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WATCH: Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Global News Morning for Monday, August 11.
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‘The water supply has diminished’: Dry weather and the urgent call to conserve in Halifax.
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A Halifax utility company is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water due to low supply levels amid a Nova Scotia drought that has resulted in a province-wide forest ban.
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WATCH: We check in with indigenous artist DeeDee Austin to learn more about her performance this weekend at Wi’kipaltimk 2025. The event honours survivors and celebrates Mi’kmaw culture in the heart of Unama’ki.
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WATCH: The online edition of Global News Morning with Paul Brothers on Global Halifax.
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WATCH: Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Global News Morning for Friday, August 8.
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WATCH: We check in with Mike Anderson from the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival to get a site preview of the Garrison Grounds and hear more about the big name comedians bringing the laughs this weekend.
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WATCH: We preview all the fashion, culture, wellness, and innovation as part of THE MILLS Halifax Fashion Week (HFW) 2025. We also get a fashion show from local fashion designer Victor Agara.
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'Really confusing': Nova Scotia forest restrictions leave public scrambling for what's OK.
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Nova Scotia's recent burn and travel bans have left many across the province confused about the rules citing unclear signage and enforcement for the regulations.
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N.S forest restrictions leave public scrambling for what’s OK.
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Nova Scotia's recent burn and travel bans have left many across the province confused about the rules citing unclear signage and enforcement for the regulations.
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WATCH: The online edition of Global News Morning with Paul Brothers on Global Halifax.
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Nova Scotia releases plan on future transport needs for Halifax and surrounding area.
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The Nova Scotia government has released a wide-ranging transportation plan aimed at transforming how people move in and around the Halifax region.
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