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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Thousands celebrate love and identity at Halifax Pride Parade
People march in the Halifax Pride Parade, which took place Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic) A sea of rainbow flags waved amongst crowds dancing to thumping bass who took over the streets of downtown Halifax Saturday as thousands gathered for the 2025 Halifax Pride Parade, Saturday. 'I came out to today because I am married and in a same sex relationship, so I just think it's really important to come and support all of that and it's a lot of fun,' said one attendee. The parade featured dozens of groups including drag performers, youth organizations, local businesses and advocacy groups. Marchers waved signs while the parade floats blasted music and passed out stickers and candy. 'Pride is just so much fun,' said Paul Codder, parade participant. 'It's a way for us to get out in the community. All of us together. Us having a great time and to just be ourselves and be who we want to be.' Halifax Pride Parade People march in the Halifax Pride Parade, which took place Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic) Some families said showing up was about making a statement of support. The parade ended with cheers, confetti and hugs. A number of events organized by Halifax Pride continued afterwards, along with local events around the city. 'Love is love. It doesn't matter who you are. Who the person is, love is love [and] we're all here together,' Codder. Halifax Pride Parade A float is pictured in the Halifax Pride Parade, which took place Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic) For more pictures from Halifax Pride Parade click here. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
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3 days ago
- CTV News
‘Police operation' underway in western P.E.I.
A RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith) Officers with Prince Edward Island RCMP are asking the public to avoid the Peterville area. Shortly after 12 p.m. Saturday, RCMP said a 'police operation' is underway. Police said Harper Road (Route 158) is closed. 'The public is asked to please avoid the area and allow RCMP to conduct their work,' said a news release Saturday. Police said there is no threat to public safety, but did not offer any further details. Peterville is located in western Prince County and is approximately 145 kilometres northwest of Charlottetown. More to come… For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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4 days ago
- Automotive
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Two P.E.I. seniors killed in single-vehicle crash near Shediac, N.B.
Emergency crews respond to a fatal crash on Highway 15 near Shediac, N.B., on July 17, 2025. Two seniors from Stratford, P.E.I., have been killed in a single-vehicle collision near Shediac, N.B. The New Brunswick RCMP responded to the collision on Highway 15 just before 1 p.m. Thursday. Police say a 71-year-old woman and a 73-year-old woman, both from Stratford, died at the scene. The driver is in hospital with serious injuries. A section of Highway 15 between the Ohio Road and Chesley Street exits was closed for more than six hours following the incident. It reopened before 7:30 p.m. Hwy 15 is now open. — RCMP New Brunswick (@RCMPNB) July 17, 2025 No other details about the collision have been released at this time. -With files from CTV Atlantic's Josh Smith For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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7 days ago
- Health
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Measles outbreak in Sussex, N.B., grows to 3 confirmed cases; 5 more cases probable
A "Welcome to Sussex" sign is pictured in Sussex, N.B., on July 15, 2025. (Avery MacRae/CTV Atlantic) A measles outbreak in Sussex, N.B., has now grown to three confirmed cases, with the region's top doctor adding there are five more people that are probable to contract the virus. In an update to reporters Tuesday afternoon, Southern New Brunswick Regional Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kimberley Barker said, despite the quickly growing number, she is confident her team has a good handle on the situation. When asked if there is a certain age or demographic that is contracting the virus at this time, Barker said it's too early to share that type of information. 'If I was to start describing the age groups or the gender or source, the gender or the geographical location specifically, I think that risks identifying people,' Barker said. 'If we get more numbers and we hit a number that we feel more confident that privacy wouldn't be necessarily compromised, we would then share that with [the public].' The regional medical officer of health added it is also too early to share if any of the confirmed or probable cases are related to one another. Last week, New Brunswick said it found a case of measles believed to be connected to a person from outside the province who travelled in the Sussex region on June 22 and 23. New Brunswick Public Health declared a measles outbreak in the Sussex area on Monday, following the confirmation of two cases in the province. Vaccine clinics for measles offered over the weekend in Sussex were well-attended, according to Barker, with around 70 people getting the shot. Based off school immunization records, 90 per cent of people in the Sussex region are vaccinated against measles. She said a number of open spots are available by appointment through Sussex Public Health during regular business hours. 'The great thing is that our clinics were not only vaccinating; people were also answering important questions,' Barker noted. She said, if the case count continues to rise, some programming like infant and toddler programs for parents and newborns may be paused to limit the spread. Measles symptoms include: fever cough runny nose tiny white spots in the mouth sore and/or red eyes For those who think they may have symptoms, the last thing they should do is go to the hospital without calling ahead. 'Coming into an emergency department where we know that waiting rooms are often very, very busy means that you're posing a huge risk of contaminating and infecting staff and other patients,' points out the region's top doctor. 'What we're asking is that you call 8-1-1 to seek advice. They will either transfer you to public health and we'll continue the discussion, or they will make arrangements for you to be seen at the hospital.' People are advised to check their immunization status. Adults can receive vaccines at pharmacies while people under the age of 18 should visit their primary care provider or Public Health office. 'People should self-monitor for measles symptoms for up to 21 days following a potential exposure,' a news release reads. 'Early symptoms may include fever, cough, sore and/or red eyes, runny nose or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.' Cases of the virus have also been reported recently in both Nova Scotia and P.E.I. New Brunswick previously declared a measles outbreak in the Fredericton/Upper Saint John River Valley area, otherwise known as Health Zone 3, on Nov. 1. That outbreak, which infected 50 people, was declared over in January. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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15-07-2025
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‘Suspicious item' found in Dartmouth neighbourhood, street closed
A Halifax Regional Police car is pictured in an undated file image. (Paul DeWitt/CTV Atlantic) A residential street in Dartmouth, N.S., is closed Tuesday morning after a 'suspicious item' was found. Halifax Regional Police says the item was found on Pauline Crescent in the Ellenvale area. The street has been evacuated and is closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Police say more information will be shared when available. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
