‘May have to lose my house’: Concern as Halifax considers double-digit property tax hike

A unique program in Quebec allows mothers undergoing addiction treatment to keep their children with them during recovery. This initiative is the first of its kind in Canada, aiming to support families while addressing substance use issues.

Canada's Defence Minister David McGuinty announced that Ottawa will invest over $29 million to establish a new defence lab in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This facility will be located across the harbour from downtown Halifax and will focus on classified research projects.

Chinatown has remained a vital community hub despite various challenges. It serves as a refuge for individuals who have faced rejection elsewhere, providing essential support and solidarity.

A 13-year-old girl has died Thursday evening after being struck by a school bus in Laval, shortly after she had exited the vehicle.

The 'Lost Canadians' legislation has been enacted to address citizenship rules affecting individuals born outside Canada to Canadian parents born in other countries. This law aims to rectify the citizenship status of these individuals, who have historically faced challenges in obtaining Canadian citizenship.

The Canadian Coast Guard reported that a barge off the coast of British Columbia is taking on water, but the situation remains stable despite damage to the hull's underside. There have been no reports of pollution from the incident.

The Alberta and federal governments are reportedly nearing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a pipeline project to British Columbia's North Coast. This development has sparked speculation about the future of the project amid ongoing regional tensions.

The sixth and final report from the external monitor overseeing the implementation of recommendations from former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour highlights ongoing challenges faced by the military in achieving lasting cultural change, despite some progress being noted.