Category Archives: Atlantic
Newfoundland and Labrador backs off plan to rename Red Indian Lake after criticism
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is walking back its plan to rename Red Indian Lake following an uproar from nearby residents who said they weren't consulted and don't agree with the new Mi'kmaq name. The provincial Office
Atlantic bubble opening delayed over concerns about COVID-19 caseloads
HALIFAX — The opening of the so-called Atlantic bubble is delayed once again as COVID-19 case counts climb in the region. According to a release Wednesday night from Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin, the Council of Atlantic Premiers decided to keep
Reopening of Atlantic travel bubble delayed again because of COVID-19 fears
HALIFAX — The reopening of the Atlantic travel bubble has been delayed for the second time as health officials in the region try to control the spread of COVID-19. Atlantic Canada's premiers met Wednesday to discuss the bubble and concluded that
New Brunswick health officials report eight new COVID-19 cases in province
FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 in the province today. Four of the cases are in the Fredericton region, while there are two in the Moncton area and two in the Edmundston region. According
Newfoundland and Labrador reports first case of P.1 COVID-19 variant of concern
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting its first case of the P.1 novel coronavirus variant of concern, which was first identified in Brazil. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says 46 COVID-19 cases have been ident...
Provincewide shutdown begins in Nova Scotia as officials report 75 new COVID-19 cases
HALIFAX — As the province locked down Wednesday and military members joined Nova Scotia's effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Premier Iain Rankin said the measures are part of a broader strategy to beat back the virus. "We are limiting
New Brunswick launches website to update public on mystery brain disease
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has launched a website to update the public on a mysterious brain disease that has affected at least 47 people and killed six. According to the New Brunswick Health Department, the first case dates to
Municipal elections to proceed in northwest New Brunswick after COVID lockdown lifts
FREDERICTON — Elections New Brunswick has announced new dates for municipal elections in the northwest of the province, which has been under lockdown since April 11. Chief electoral officer Kim Poffenroth says the new election day for voters in that ar...
Municipal elections to proceed in northwest New Brunswick after COVID lockdown lifts
FREDERICTON — Elections New Brunswick has announced new dates for municipal elections in the northwest of the province, which has been under lockdown since April 11. Chief electoral officer Kim Poffenroth says the new election day for voters in that ar...
Municipal elections to proceed in northwest New Brunswick after COVID lockdown lifts
FREDERICTON — Elections New Brunswick has announced new dates for municipal elections in the northwest of the province, which has been under lockdown since April 11. Chief electoral officer Kim Poffenroth says the new election day for voters in that ar...
