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Good evening, these are your top stories for Monday, August 25, 2025.
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Homes destroyed by out-of-control N.S. wildfire, premier confirms

August 25 , 2025 at 12:45:58 p.m. ADT • :

Some homes in western Nova Scotia have been destroyed by the wildfire that broke out earlier this month but doubled in size over the weekend, as officials warned that much more rain than what fell on Monday will be needed to stop the flames.

Bluenose II cancels visit to U.S., cites 'uncertainties' with crossing the border

August 25 , 2025 at 07:18:47 p.m. ADT • :

The Lunenburg Marine Museum Society, the organization that operates the schooner for the province, said it had made "the difficult decision" to skip the festival and spend more time visiting communities in its home province.

'Everyone can feel like they are welcome': Mi'kmaw Summer Games host Special Olympics event

August 25 , 2025 at 05:00:56 p.m. ADT • :

Over a dozen people with varying abilities came together to take part in Wagmatcook.

Large landlord expects tenant turnover will offset slower rent growth in Atlantic Canada

August 25 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Amid signs of a slowing rental market, Halifax-based landlord Killam Apartment REIT is expecting higher future turnover of apartments to new tenants will help offset slower rent growth in Atlantic Canada.

N.S.-based internet provider cries foul over federal regulations

August 25 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

A Nova Scotia-based internet company says it can't compete against Canada's big three internet providers — Telus, Bell and Rogers — in the current regulatory set-up and may have to stop serving some small, money-losing rural markets.

August 25 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

What will it take for Nova Scotia's drought to finally end?

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August 24 , 2025 at 02:38:05 p.m. ADT • :

Man, 60, dead in accidental drowning at Melmerby Beach on Friday

August 22 , 2025 at 04:25:49 p.m. ADT • :

Girl involved in deadly mall attack must stay in jail after allegedly breaching release conditions

August 22 , 2025 at 08:24:43 p.m. ADT • :

'Aggressive dogs' unleashed on police in pursuit of stolen pickup truck

August 22 , 2025 at 06:23:49 p.m. ADT • :

Ontario man, 52, dies after crash in Inverness County

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