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Current Events

If you’re looking for news sites to learn about developments in our ever changing world, check out these below. From world news to local community happenings, start here.

World News

  • World News
    Breaking news from all over the world in 49 languages. Stories are come from approximately 400 sources around the globe.
  • CBC World News
    World News from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Other Canadians are commenting on stories – see what they have to say, and share your own opinions.
  • BBC World News
    BBC World News is the global leader in international broadcasting, with a reputation for high quality journalism.
  • CNN
    The go-to site for American news, but also includes extensive coverage of global events.

National News

  • Canada.com
    You’ll find Canadian headlines and entertainment, technology, sports, health, lifestyle, travel, and business news.
  • Toronto Star
    Canada’s largest online new site featuring all the news of the day; columns and blogs provide a Canadian perspective on life and politics.
  • CBC
    Get world, national, and local news from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Other Canadians comment on stories – see what they have to say and share your own opinions.
  • The Canadian Press
    "Canada’s trusted news leader" is a not-for-profit multimedia news agency. Find headlines and award-winning stories, photos, graphics, audio and video from over 250 Canadian journalists.
  • The Globe and Mail
    This second-largest largest daily newspaper in Canada is based in Toronto, but features national news.

Local News

  • The Chronicle Herald
    The Chronicle Herald, published in Halifax, has news bureaus all across the province and is the highest circulating newspaper in the Atlantic Provinces.
  • HalifaxNewsNet.com
    A great spot for people living in Halifax and surrounding communities to find local community information, including feature stories on local students.
  • The Coast
    This Halifax-based weekly publication has extensive coverage of local cultural events (concerts, festivals, arts, etc.) and lifestyles. Also publishes feature articles on political and economic issues in HRM and Nova Scotia.
  • Nova Scotia Media List
    For a complete list of all "media outlets" (newspapers, TV stations, radio stations, etc.) in Nova Scotia, check out this list published by Communications Nova Scotia.

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