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ICYMI: Mark Henick’s story about the stranger who saved his life is one of the most watched TED Talks ever, and now he’s turned his experience into a memoir.

Glamping is an infusion of 'glamorous' and 'camping', describing a style of camping that includes amenities, and in some cases, resort-style services.

A photo of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders at the presidential inauguration is sparking some creative and hilarious photo edits of Sanders popping up in all kinds of situations, and the Maritimes are no exception. https://bit.ly/39Ww6Xj

Simon d'Entremont calls himself an amateur photographer, but for those who have seen his work, his pictures say otherwise. Simon spends his free time capturing stunning images of wildlife, nature, and nightscape scenes in Nova Scotia.

Photographer Simon d’Entremont goes to amazing lengths to capture wildlife in its natural splendour. CTV Atlantic's Cory McGraw brings you the story.

Eleven years after his death, the annual James Delorey Walk & Run will go ahead virtually this year. CTV Atlantic's Ryan MacDonald reports.

The compass from HMCS Sorel remains, even 75-year after the ship ran aground off Port Hood, Nova Scotia. CTV Atlantic's Heidi Petracek reports.

What's For Dinner - Chef Alain Bosse is catering to your sweet tooth with a gingerbread cake recipe. Click the link for the recipe https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/what-s-for-dinner

Halifax basketball coach Lezlie States has been influencing the lives of girls basketball players on and off the court since 2009. https://bit.ly/33jgRWa

From helping hands to dazzling decorations, there’s no shortage of Christmas cheer this year. CTV Atlantic's Suzette Belliveau reports.

Despite reminders from cybersecurity experts, it was clear that not only are people still using rudimentary passwords, they are not changing them either. Of the top 200 most common passwords for 2020, only 78 were new to the list from 2019.

As the second wave of COVID-19 has arrived in the Maritimes, it seems many are ahead of the curve when it comes to changing their behaviours and staying home. https://bit.ly/2JaRnmX

Seven-year-old Sadie Meneer made and sold dog treats to raise enough money to buy a defibrillator for her school. CTV Atlantic's Cory McGraw brings you the story.

Hot chocolate bombs hit social media in a big way this year, and they are so popular at one Maritime café, that they can hardly keep up with the demand. https://bit.ly/2JTVGmY

A young entrepreneur in Nova Scotia is combining COVID-19 and fashion with a new creation he thought of all on his own. Seven-year-old Colton Carver has been hard at work creating colourful 'mask lassos'.

Several Maritime families have gone the extra mile to adopt a new furry friend. https://bit.ly/32SzzDU

Racism in the healthcare system inspired a free Black Doula Training course, for people of African descent interested in the profession. https://bit.ly/3lVTtFk

When Broadway went dark, stage actor Tony LePage returned to his native New Brunswick to make his theatre dream come true. CTV Atlantic's Alyson Samson reports.

CTV News at Five dug into the archives to re-tell the stories of two amazing women including a First World War veteran.

First at Five looks into how Maritimer retailers are holding up, as COVID has forced a lot of consumers to spend their dollars online, rather than in bricks and mortar stores. Heidi Petracek reports.

In a growing tradition, home-care workers are adopting seniors, and stuffing stockings for the hundreds they care for on Sydney’s north side. https://bit.ly/2J4gJCV

A popular learn-to-skate program in Cape Breton is back on the ice where it all started after facing an uncertain future. CTV Atlantic's Kyle Moore reports.

A Cape Breton woman is expressing gratitude after rescue crews saved her beloved dog Roxy. Tracy Power and her boyfriend were picking cranberries near a cliff in Glace Bay, N.S. on Monday, when they let their two dogs off leash to get some exercise. The next thing they knew, Roxy had fallen over the edge. The tide was just coming in, the sun was going down. The waves were coming in and crashing off the rocks, they almost took her out a few times so I called 911, says Power.... https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/glace-bay-fire-department-perfo

With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia's Central Zone, many small businesses are once again facing an uncertain future. https://bit.ly/3q4YwGb

A small Cape Breton community came together to build a house for a fellow resident in need. CTV Atlantic's Kyle Moore reports.

Animal shelters across the Maritimes are asking for help to feed adoptables in need. CTV Atlantic's Nick Moore reports.

Punch therapy is an unconventional form of therapy aimed to knock down mental health barriers. CTV Atlantic's Ceilidh Millar reports.

The Atlantic Dairy Show takes place this weekend and gives farmers a chance to promote their animals and the industry as a whole.

Season three of Corner Gas Animated premieres on CTV this holiday weekend and Brent Butt says it’s the best season yet.

The lucky winners of the QE2 Home Lottery Grand Prize Showhome, cottage and 50/50 draw are revealed.

The decline in air travel has airlines and airports feeling the pandemic pinch. First at Five looks at the impact cuts will have on Maritime passengers. CTV Atlantic's Ryan MacDonald reports.

Gordie Farmer collected thousands of bottles to make a $20,000 donation to the Cape Breton Hospital Foundation. CTV Atlantic's Kyle Moore reports.

Dorothy MacIntosh is a published author for the first time at the age of 87. CTV Atlantic's Ceilidh Millar reports.

One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and the Dress for the Case campaign aims to change those dismal numbers. Mike Lamb brings you the story.

Despite being in the midst of a global pandemic, Maritimers still have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. Ryan MacDonald reports.

A Nova Scotia senior who recently published her debut novel is proving it’s never too late to achieve your dreams. Dorothy MacIntosh, 87, has just ticked a major item off her bucket list, and the inspiration came from a very unexpected place.

Cancer survivors Judie and Jim Edgar created a public daffodil garden to honour fellow survivors and those who stood alongside them during their battle. CTV Atlantic's Cory McGraw brings you the story.

With the peak of tourism season in the rear view, some operators are packing it in and hoping for betters things next year. CTV Atlantic's Mike Cameron reports.

With COVID-19 lurking, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Halloween and trick or treating this year. Nick Moore reports.

Residents of a Cape Breton nursing home just received a new wheelchair accessible bus thanks to community fundraising. Ryan MacDonald reports.

What's For Dinner - Chef Alain Bosse shares a flavourful butter chicken recipe. Click the link for the recipe https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/what-s-for-dinner

Alison Clarke’s new bakery specialized in braided bread and other traditional Jewish fare. CTV Atlantic's Ceilidh Millar reports.

Lukas Graham talks about his new music which was inspired by the unconventional place - and way - he was raised in Denmark.

Cape Breton Screaming Eagle Egor Sokolov’s dream came true when he was drafted by the Ottawa Senators, but it’s been more than a year since he’s visited his family in Russia. CTV Atlantic's Kyle Moore reports.

Six month old roosters are in need of their forever farm as they currently call the Greater Moncton SPCA home. CTV Atlantic's Eilish Bonang reports.

Crabbe Mountain Ski Resort in New Brunswick will put its ski lifts to good use this weekend and offer a unique view of the surrounding Fall foliage. CTV Atlantic's Alyson Samson reports.