The first marathon was held 45 years ago, in 1979, and grew out of the P.E.I. Roadrunners running club. In my life, I've had other passions, but this running business became a passion, primarily the promotion of running," Parker Lund told CBC Radio: Mainstreet host Matt Rainnie. A group of Roadrunners then travelled to New Glasgow, N.S., in 1978 to run the Johnny Miles Marathon and meet its founder. 's first marathon — "which is pretty incredible… in a two-year span, to go from basically nothing to running a marathon and organizing a marathon."

Sydnee Blum of Dalhousie Legal Aid says the bylaw introduced this year to protect Hamilton tenants from renovictions ordered in bad faith has been working 'exceptionally well.' Dalhousie Legal Aid says the Halifax Regional Municipality should consider doing the same to protect tenants from loopholes in Nova Scotia's Residential Tenancies Act that it says landlords often exploit. What does the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act currently say about renovictions and when they're even allowed? And so tell me about the new renovation bylaws that were introduced in Hamilton and other Ontario cities, and how do they work? And something that's really key is what we call the right of first refusal.

What to expect on municipal election day in Nova ScotiaThe clock at Halifax City Hall is shown. You can also watch on the CBC Nova Scotia website, on CBC Gem, the CBC News app and on the CBC News Nova Scotia YouTube channel. Elections are being held in 49 towns and municipalities in Nova Scotia. A resident of Nova Scotia and the municipality you're voting in for at least six months prior to the first advance polling day. Stellarton – telephone/online (electronic only).

Canadian patrol ship sails 22,000 km to take on illegal fishingNewsDuration 1:58DFO patrol vessel Sir Wilfrid Laurier is providing a high-tech lead role in the battle to curb illegal fishing in the northern Pacific, where international fishing flotillas gather in huge numbers. Canada shares the surveillance data it gathers to help other countries protect their own exclusive economic zones.

Students help with goose problem in AfricvilleNewsDuration 2:18The Africville Museum has enlisted students to help evict a number of geese who have made a home on their property. CBC’s Gareth Hampshire speaks with the students who are using their creativity to scare the geese away.

Kirk Cameron, elected mayor of Whitehorse on Thursday, says he’s predicting some “tough times” ahead as the city faces some major infrastructure needs in the coming years. Cameron was elected by a healthy margin in Thursday’s vote. With all polls reporting results by about 8:50 p.m., Cameron led with 3,116 votes compared to Dan Bushnell’s 2,206. Stephen Kwok finished third with 381 votes, followed by Jack Bogaard with 195 votes and Dino Rudniski with 71 votes. “I’m surprised, it feels really good to have the confidence of the people of Whitehorse,” she said.

Patrick Charleson III, says the death of his son, Patrick Charleson IV, is a big loss. (Chek News - image credit)The family of a 24-year-old Hesquiaht First Nation man found dead in a Vancouver Island home last month is calling for justice. Family on Thursday identified the victim of the attack as Patrick Charleson IV, who was known in the community as "Heman." Charleson said she believes more people were involved in Charleson IV's death, and hopes anyone else responsible comes forward. 'Always the leader'Charleson said she remembers coaching Charleson IV when he competed in a basketball tournament as a teenager.

Cape Breton team heading to Florida baseball tournament with heavy heartsNewsDuration 2:04A Sydney Mines baseball team for individuals with disabilities is gearing up for a long-awaited trip. But the team is having to make plans without their coach, Justin MacDonald, who's been missing for more than three months. Kyle Moore has the story.

Halal Claims Exposed: Testing Canada’s fast food chainsNewsDuration 22:30We expose an unregulated halal certification system that raises doubts when it comes to how much you can trust what you’re being told at some of the most popular restaurants.

Taylor Swift will have 6 shows next month. The Eras tour first began over a year ago, with her first concert date on March 17, 2023 in Glendale Arizona. A recent article done by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC News) shared that Destination Toronto, a visitor guide, is expecting to see a major economic boost in Toronto's economy due to the Rogers Centre Eras Tour dates. Canadian governments are expected to take in around $40 million in tax revenue, according to Destination Toronto. "There's a lot of reasons to be excited about about Taylor Swift coming to town — $282 million reasons," Destination Toronto CEO Andrew Weir said at an unrelated event Tuesday to CBC News.

These senior Nova Scotians are being inducted into the 80+ Hockey Hall of FameNewsDuration 4:09Gary Casavechia and Hubert Fougere, who play for the Shearwater Ancient Mariners, are heading to Burlington, Ont., next week to attend the induction ceremony. Amy Smith visited the pair at the Shearwater Arena ahead of their trip to learn more.

Last year, the first high seas mission (new window) was announced, using a chartered boat. Fisheries officers were able to board foreign vessels based on the North Pacific Fisheries Commission's High Seas Boarding and Inspection Act. Fisheries officers inspect and document evidence after finding a haul of illegal shark fins during a high seas boarding and inspection in September 2023. There's approximately 40 million square kilometres of high seas where these vessels can fish, and only a handful of patrol vessels will ever go out there in a year, he said. He describes the new North Pacific patrol as groundbreaking, adding that it keeps eyes on remote zones of the high seas close to Russia.

Man accused in extortion shooting as well as importing 'doda' and firearms: court recordsGursewak Singh, 32, is accused of shooting a man's home and vehicles and then confronting him with a gun in the parking lot of the Dashmesh Culture Centre. (dashmesh.ca - image credit)A Calgary man accused in an extortion shooting is facing five other sets of charges, including offences connected to allegations he imported firearms and more than 65 kilograms of an opioid called "doda," CBC News has learned. Court records from Calgary police and the Canada Border Services Agency show Singh is accused in several incidents. He is accused of waving around a gun while arguing with the same man from the alleged extortion. Court records also show that in July, police laid four firearms and drug charges against Singh stemming from alleged incidents in April.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Friday that an attempt by Liberal caucus members to get Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down is the most passive-aggressive display he has ever seen. WATCH | MP Miller says effort by some Liberals to oust Trudeau is 'passive-aggressive':Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. In Montreal on Friday, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told a news conference the prime minister can count on my loyalty. Fin du widget Widget.

Registered nurse Yvonne Mariwande now works at Clinton View Lodge in Kensington. has imposed disciplinary measures against registered nurse Yvonne Mariwande for a third time, fining her $1,000 and placing her on office duty until she undergoes retraining. When CBC News contacted her about the college's ruling, Mariwande said she had no comment. in the latest complaint involving registered nurse Yvonne Maniwande. in the latest complaint involving registered nurse Yvonne Mariwande.