Updated Roads wet and messy across most of Nova Scotia Tuesday morning

Wet weather made for challenging driving on most Nova Scotia highways Tuesday.

'A job that has to be done': Being an RCMP diver is not for the faint-hearted

by David Pate

There are only about 70 RCMP divers in Canada, and their work can involve hunting for bodies — the victims of accidents or crimes — that are lost in lakes, rivers or the ocean.

Inside Nova Scotia's booming distillery business

by Stephen Puddicombe

Nova Scotia is fast becoming known for something other than lobster and lighthouses. Distillers are also making alcohol such as whisky and rum that are being recognized as some of the best in the world.

Nova Scotia girl receives over 20,000 Christmas cards after mother's online plea

The mother of a girl battling cancer says their Christmas was "extra special" after their mailbox was flooded with more than 20,000 messages of love and encouragement from strangers around the world.

Photos Legendary loss: Artists and entertainers who died in 2016

by Jelena Adzic

The arts and entertainment world lost some bar-raising legends in 2016.

Man escapes Boxing Day house fire in Dartmouth

by Anjuli Patil

Halifax fire crews responded to the Anderson Street fire at 6:48 p.m. Monday night

Strangers 'that had nowhere to go for Christmas' find a place to belong on N.S. farm

by Adina Bresge

A falconer, a university student from Vietnam, a toddler and a miniature horse gathered at a farmhouse in Nova Scotia for a turkey dinner shared by 10 near-strangers.

Atlantic blood inventory takes hit from storms before Christmas

by Carolyn Ray

Canadian Blood Services is issuing a plea for blood donations after bad weather caused the closure of several clinics heading into the holidays.

Santa, elf join Maritime Bhangra Group for dance

by Anjuli Patil

The group, known for its lively, traditional dance, is fundraising for the Canadian Breast Cancer foundation in its latest video.

Halifax Water trying to flush 'flushable' wipes from the sewage system

by Carolyn Ray

The utility has started a battle against so-called flushable wipes, releasing a tongue-in-cheek video praising the wonders of toilet paper and the woes caused by flushable wipes.

'We answer those calls': VETS Canada gives Christmas aid to struggling war hero

by Susan Bradley

A highly decorated Canadian Afghan war veteran was about to pawn the last of his belongings in order to give his young daughter a Christmas.

Air Miles collector who rushed to use points to meet expiry deadline gets some reimbursed

by Yvonne Colbert

At least one Air Miles collector who cashed in points before its controversial expiry policy was changed has been partially reimbursed after CBC News contacted the company on the Canadian man's behalf.

Canada among the 'most expensive mobile data countries,' report says

by Jacqueline Hansen

Wireless providers in Canada are making more revenue per gigabyte of data than in any other country, according to a new report.

N.S. woman terrified when dog goes missing from Moncton hotel

by Shane Ross

A Nova Scotia woman whose barking dog was removed from her hotel room and put in a cold truck without her knowledge says her ordeal should be a warning for anyone who travels with their pet.

Feature On the 7th day of Christmas, this guy wore a tiny bathrobe on a busy street

by Jon Tattrie

Taking an ice bath, serenading Costco customers as an elf, vomiting milk and shaving off his eyebrows are all part of the Christmas season for Eric Anstey.

Advocate hopes to help homeless female veterans struggling to 'get back on their feet'

by Stephen Puddicombe

A Canadian veterans' advocate is looking to his southern neighbours for advice on how to help female veterans living on the streets.

Family spends Christmas Eve handing out gifts to the homeless

by Steve Berry

Five years ago, the Webbers decided to make a point of passing out gifts to city's less fortunate on Christmas Eve.

Health care funding deal draws mixed reaction from N.S. groups

by Shaina Luck

Nova Scotia will receive an estimated average annual increase of 3.9 per cent over the life of the agreement. That number includes $157 million for home care and $130.8 million for mental health.

Truro ends water boil advisory effective immediately

by Anjuli Patil

Two consecutive water samples came back free of bacteria.

First Cape Breton Christmas for families that traded West Coast for job, free land

Two families who traded their West Coast lives for the promise of a job and free land in Cape Breton are celebrating their first Christmas on the island.

Nova Scotia SPCA faces $250K deficit as new programs add up

by Carolyn Ray

The Nova Scotia SPCA is facing its largest deficit ever after taking on new initiatives to spay and neuter feral cats.

Harvest House hopes to convert old church into shelter for homeless people

by George Mortimer

The coordinator of a Glace Bay soup kitchen is hoping for big things in the New Year.

Strangers bring Christmas to 85-year-old woman after home invasion

by Shaina Luck

An 85-year-old woman who was attacked in her home is receiving support from people in Halifax in the form of some early Christmas gifts.

Halifax man charged with robbing 3 elderly women and punching 1 in the face

A career criminal released from prison less than six months ago has been charged in connection with a home invasion and a break-in involving victims in their 80s, one of whom was punched in the face.

Sydney homeowners suspicious of big invoices for flood cleanup

by Joan Weeks

Some homeowners in Sydney, N.S., suspect contractors they hired after the Thanksgiving Day flood are padding the bills.

Zika fears confine pregnant woman to hotel room after Sunwing denies trip refund

by Yvonne Colbert

The Zika virus has prompted a Montreal woman to warn Canadians planning to go south this winter to make sure they understand their travel company’s refund policies and purchase cancellation Insurance.

This city halfway around the world has a giant Christmas tree from Nova Scotia

by Katy Parsons

The Boston tree gets all the buzz, the big ceremony and the send-off from Parade Square. But there is a lesser-known Christmas tree tradition in Nova Scotia.

'The goats crave it': Unwanted Christmas trees used as goat food, heat source, shelter

by Stephanie vanKampen

Thousands of Christmas trees will never be adorned with twinkling lights or host an angel this Christmas — but even if they're not standing around looking pretty, they may serve a purpose as shelter or a food source.

Councillor's wife accused of voting on behalf of seniors

by Rachel Ward

The wife of a Stewiacke councillor is accused of voting on behalf of at least six other people in an election a Nova Scotia judge has been asked to overturn.

Nova Scotia smokers earn free turkey after quitting for a month

by Elizabeth Chiu

The Lung Association of Nova Scotia gave away more than 100 turkeys to people who quit smoking for 30 days.

Giving Nova Scotians a reason to love parking meters

by Nina Corfu

Feeding the meter has become a much more enjoyable task in Truro now that three special parking meters are available to collect spare change for charity.

'I'll see you' threat nets more charges for human trafficker

Owen Gibson-Skeir, 21, mouthed "I'll see you," and made a shooting gesture with his hand at the 15-year-old girl in a Halifax courtroom Wednesday, Crown attorney Catherine Cogswell said Thursday.

infographic Nova Scotians need $19/hour to keep heads above water, report says

by Michael Gorman

A new report says it will take collaboration between government and the private sector to raise wages to a point where a family of four can escape financial stress.