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Crews work to clear snow in Sydney, N.S., during winter storm
Snow-clearing efforts were under way in Sydney, N.S., amid a winter storm that prompted officials to declare a local state of emergency. Cape Breton could receive as much as 150 centimetres of snow by the time the storm passes.
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CBC Atlantic Tonight February 04, 2024
A comprehensive round-up of the day's news from throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Massive winter storm pounds Cape Breton, N.S., with 'abundance of snow,' mayor says
Amanda McDougall, mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, says her community needs more resources from the federal and provincial governments to clean up from a winter storm that triggered a local state of emergency.
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Long-duration snow event headed to Nova Scotia
Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says the province is in for four days of snow beginning Friday evening.
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She’s a dedicated guardian of basketweaving | Being Black in Canada
Clara Clayton-Gough stands as the dedicated guardian of a distinctive cultural legacy – the art of basketweaving. For almost 200 years, her family has treasured the tradition, passing it down through generations. The connection to...
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Student reaction to N.S. university funding announcement
The province announced new caps on tuition and funding levels that are below last year's rate of inflation and several strings attached. Aideen Reynolds with the Canadian Federation of Students - Nova Scotia says her biggest concern is...
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How a clip from a CBC Nova Scotia anchor ended up on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
CBC host Amy Smith was shown during a segment about Dildo, N.L. on the popular late-night talk show. The clip was taken from the Jan. 25 show of Atlantic Tonight.
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New exhibit is 'like a mixtape' of dinosaur history over millions of years
Dinosaur Exploration opens at the Natural History Museum in Halifax on Feb. 2 and runs until June 23.
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CBC Nova Scotia anchor appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
CBC host Amy Smith was shown during a segment about Dildo, N.L. on the popular late-night talk show. The clip was taken from the Jan. 25 show of Atlantic Tonight.
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Inquiry into killings by veteran calls for more medical file sharing
The inquiry that investigated why a former soldier killed three family members and himself in 2017 has released 25 recommendations on how to prevent a similar tragedy — including more case workers for veterans and sharing of medical files.
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Inquiry into killings by war veteran calls for better sharing of medical files
An inquiry that investigated why a former soldier in Nova Scotia killed three family members and himself in 2017 says health-care professionals could have done a better job of sharing Lionel Desmond's complex medical history.
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Energy poverty report paints a bleak picture in Cape Breton
A new report on energy poverty in Nova Scotia names the top 10 communities where people are fighting to pay their bills. Nine of those communities are in Cape Breton. As Erin Pottie found out, the report from EfficiencyOne found 43 per...
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N.S. proposes taking on $117M in costs from NSP to limit bill increases
CBC's Paul Withers reports on a proposal from the provincial government proposing to pay part of Nova Scotia Powers deferred fuel costs and collect that from ratepayers over the next decade.
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Why these N.S. markets are struggling to stock their shelves with local produce
Local produce is running out much earlier than usual this winter. It's another consequence of multiple extreme weather events that hit the region last year. Taryn Grant reports.
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CBC Atlantic Tonight January 28, 2024
A comprehensive round-up of the day's news from throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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This N.S. town turns a vacant lot into an outdoor skating rink
Anyone who has tried to maintain an outdoor skating surface knows it's a lot of work. But in Amherst, N.S., there is an outdoor rink that's maintained by the town itself — and it gets used a lot. Paul Palmeter has the story.
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CBC Atlantic Tonight January 27, 2024
A comprehensive round-up of the day's news from throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador
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Snow, wind, ice pellets make for messy East Coast morning
A winter storm system has brought a messy mix of rain and snow to eastern Canada, making for a challenging morning commute.
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Homeless people are living in ice fishing tents at Halifax city hall
Halifax is turning to well-insulated ice fishing tents to house homeless people outside of city hall designed to prevent people from freezing as winter temperatures set in.
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Parts of Central and Eastern Canada digging out from early winter blast
Major snowstorms hit eastern Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, leaving tens of thousands of people without power. Montreal saw 31 centimetres of snow — a record for Dec. 4.
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#TheMoment a N.S. neighbourhood inflated 127 giant Santas
A neighbourhood in Cole Harbour, N.S., has taken their Christmas spirit to the next level with more than 127 inflatable Santas — raising over $6,000 in donations for Feed Nova Scotia.
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Could electric boats be the future of the lobster fishery?
Options to electrify the lobster fleet have been met with a spectrum of opinions ranging from curiosity to contempt.Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7035235
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Electric fishing boats are coming but many captains still skeptical
At the start of lobster season in Nova Scotia, some small lobster fishers are open to adding batteries and electric motors to their boats to cut down on emissions and fuel costs, but some of the larger operations remain unconvinced it...
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Sexual assault victim wins appeal of paid injury benefit for PTSD from Veterans Affairs
A Nova Scotia woman who worked for Canada's Armed Forces and was sexually assaulted appealed Veterans Affairs' denial of paid benefits for PTSD. She says she feels validated and considers it a win for people dealing with mental harm from...