Category Archives: Atlantic
With a sexual assault rate four times national average, Labrador advocates seek help
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Rigolet is a close-knit Labrador community of about 300 people where everyone knows each other. It should be a place where people feel safe, but resident Desiree Wolfrey says she’s constantly warning her three daughters to
‘Right direction’: N.S. officials cautiously optimistic on controlling COVID outbreak
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's boundaries were closed to non-essential travel on Monday, as the province reported 121 new cases of COVID-19. But as the new health order took effect — nearly two weeks into a provincewide lockdown — chief medical officer
U.N. committee to consider racism complaint of N.S. Mi’kmaq fishers against Ottawa
HALIFAX — A United Nations committee on racial discrimination is asking the federal government to respond to allegations it committed racist actions in its treatment of Mi'kmaq lobster fishers in Nova Scotia. The April 30 letter of notice from the Comm...
Stick to virtual visits with moms, N.S. doctor advises as province reports 165 cases
Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health is urging people who don't live with their moms to just send their best wishes by telephone or computer today. Dr. Robert Strang issued a release saying with 165 new cases being reported on
Nova Scotia’s top doctor sparks meme with caution on non-essential shopping
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's top doctor has launched a social media meme with his comments imploring residents to cease shopping for non-essential items, including Birkenstock sandals offered at sale prices.As the province hit record-high numbers of new COV...
N.S. reports 163 new COVID cases and one death as hospital admissions slowly climb
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia continues to log high case counts of COVID-19, reporting 163 new infections today. New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, meanwhile, are seeing new case numbers in the single digits. Public health officials in Nova Scotia ha...
Tougher lockdown rules imposed as Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 outbreak surges again
HALIFAX — As Nova Scotia's COVID-19 outbreak intensified on Friday, the province's premier followed through on a pledge to impose tougher restrictions on residents and visitors alike. Premier Iain Rankin reported 227 new cases — another daily high — an...
Veteran member of N.S. Liberal government resigns, ending party’s majority rule
HALIFAX — A veteran member and former cabinet minister in Nova Scotia's Liberal government announced Friday that she has submitted her resignation, sending the party to minority status in the legislature. In a post to Facebook, Margaret Miller said he...
Northern Pulp mill withdraws court challenge against Nova Scotia: minister
HALIFAX — Northern Pulp is withdrawing its request for judicial review of a government decision that led to the mill's closure in December 2019, Nova Scotia's environment minister said Thursday. Keith Irving told reporters the company informed him of i...
Nova Scotia proclaims changes passed in 2020 to Elections Act
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has proclaimed amendments to the province's Elections Act that were passed by the legislature in March 2020. The government said today the changes are officially in force, and they aim to make voting easier by providing internet
