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Bank of Canada raises key rate despite slow growth

The Bank of Canada raises its key interest rate by a quarter point to one per cent.

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by 25 basis points to one per cent, arguing financial conditions remain "exceptionally stimulative" even in the face of a slowing — but still growing — economy.

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David Folker, 39, was officially charged on Tuesday with the second-degree murder of his girlfriend Ann Marie Shirran.

Boyfriend of Newfoundland’s Ann Marie Shirran charged in her murder

David Folker, 39, was officially charged on Tuesday with the second-degree murder of his girlfriend Ann Marie Shirran.

A Sikorsky S-92 transport helicopter owned by Cougar Helicopters is seen in St. John's, Newfoundland in this undated handout picture released March 12, 2009.

Agency defends review process of helicopter crash report

The federal agency charged with investigating the fatal crash of a helicopter ferrying workers to an oil rig off Newfoundland last...

Last month, Chevron Canada completed exploratory drilling at a well in the oil-rich Orphan Basin, roughly 430 kilometres northeast of St. John's, N.L. At 2,600 metres below sea level, the so-called Lona O-55 well is the deepest ever drilled in Canadian waters.

Chevron failed to meet own offshore training promises: Audit

The company that has been exploring for oil at record depths off Canada's Atlantic coast did not keep its promises to train workers...

Two dangerous prisoners escaped from a Newfoundland prison early Tuesday and police are warning the public not to approach the men.

Two inmates flee N.L. prison

Two dangerous prisoners escaped from a Newfoundland prison early Tuesday and police are warning the public not to approach the men...

A 15-year-old boy was killed Monday in an ATV accident on Newfoundland's south coast after an apparent homemade cape got tangled in the vehicle's rear axle.

Newfoundland boy dies in ATV accident

A 15-year-old boy was killed Monday in an ATV accident on Newfoundland's south coast after an apparent homemade cape got tangled in...

Airport security staff across all four Maritimes provinces will see layoffs as early as next week.  As many as 80 security personnel with either lose their jobs or be downgraded to part-time work.

Security staff layoffs coming to Atlantic Canada’s airports

Airport security staff across all four Maritimes provinces will see layoffs as early as next week. As many as 80 security personnel...

Irving Nature Park and Saints Rest Beach in Saint John, NB, were closed by city officials Saturday due to the threat of Hurricane Earl.

Atlantic Canada recovering from Earl

Two days after Hurricane Earl slammed into Atlantic Canada, killing one man and uprooting trees across the region, crews continued...

An exploding cat population around Moncton is putting strain on the local animal shelter.  Over the last two months, approximately 500 cats have been dropped off at the Moncton SPCA.

New Brunswick animal shelter overrun with feral cats

An exploding cat population around Moncton is putting strain on the local animal shelter. Over the last two months, approximately...

The introduction of a new way of providing French immersion kicks off in New Brunswick. Starting Tuesday grade 3 students from across the province can enroll in French immersion.

New French immersion program starts in NB

The introduction of a new way of providing French immersion kicks off in New Brunswick. Starting Tuesday grade 3 students from across...

Canadians will be educated about how to spot human trafficking as part of major campaign announced Tuesday by the federal government.  Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said raising national awareness about the horrors of what is often called modern-day slavery will be a key priority in the coming months.

Ottawa unveils education campaign on human trafficking

Canadians will be educated about how to spot human trafficking as part of major campaign announced Tuesday by the federal government...

Two inmates flee N.L. prison

Two dangerous prisoners escaped from a Newfoundland prison early Tuesday and police are warning the public not to approach the men...

Newfoundland boy dies in ATV accident

A 15-year-old boy was killed Monday in an ATV accident on Newfoundland's south coast after an apparent homemade cape got tangled in...

Boyfriend of Newfoundland’s Ann Marie Shirran charged in her murder

David Folker, 39, was officially charged on Tuesday with the second-degree murder of his girlfriend Ann Marie Shirran.

Atlantic Canada recovering from Earl

Two days after Hurricane Earl slammed into Atlantic Canada, killing one man and uprooting trees across the region, crews continued...

New French immersion program starts in NB

The introduction of a new way of providing French immersion kicks off in New Brunswick. Starting Tuesday grade 3 students from across...

Security staff layoffs coming to Atlantic Canada’s airports

Airport security staff across all four Maritimes provinces will see layoffs as early as next week. As many as 80 security personnel...

Ottawa unveils education campaign on human trafficking

Canadians will be educated about how to spot human trafficking as part of major campaign announced Tuesday by the federal government...

1 in 5 Canadian teens not pursuing education: StatsCan

As youth across the country return to school, a Statistics Canada report released today suggests one in five Canadian teenagers were...

Canadian astronaut shows knack for explaining space to earthlings

When a senior editor of the space website Universe Today had to address a group of Girl Scouts, she knew enough to expect a question...

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Track the path of hurricane Earl as it approaches North America's eastern coast.

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Hurricane Earl

Replay the events of Hurricane Earl as it slammed into North America's eastern coast.

Bow of the Titanic, photographed in June 2004 by the ROV Hercules during an expedition returning to the shipwreck of the Titanic.

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Back to Titanic

As scientists create 3D maps of the Titanic wreck, we look back at an historic marine discovery.

A historical look at major plane crashes to occur in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

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A historical look at major plane crashes to occur in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle Endeavour mission specialist Robert Behnken works outside the International Space Station.

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Canadians in space

With the announcement of the first Canadian commander of the ISS, we take a look at some milestones of the Canadian Space Agency.

A look at how Cupids, Newfoundland celebrates 400 years as Canada's first English-speaking settlement.

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Celebrating Cupids

A look at how Cupids, Newfoundland celebrates 400 years as Canada's first English-speaking settlement.

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Bay of Fundy

A 270 km long ocean bay that stretches between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the Bay of Fundy is a finalist to be declared a new wonder of the natural world.

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