Category Archives: Atlantic
Moncton councillor investigated by city for Facebook comments toward local activist
MONCTON, N.B. — The City of Moncton, N.B., has launched an investigation after a municipal councillor appeared to threaten an activist on Facebook last week. The investigation follows online comments from Coun. Pierre Boudreau in response to Hafsah Moh...
Court rules in favour of New Brunswick First Nations in dispute on carbon tax revenue
FREDERICTON — Chiefs of New Brunswick's six Wolastoqey First Nations are claiming victory following a court decision that would see the province share a portion of carbon tax revenues. A Court of Queen's Bench judge ruled Friday the province has an
Nova Scotia announces $5-million fund for cleaner, efficient farm technologies
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia farmers and food processors will have access to a new $5-million program over the next two years aimed at helping food production and making environmental improvements to their operations. In an interview Monday, provincial Agricu...
Prolonged N.L. election draining candidates’ bank accounts and energy
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Sheila Fitzgerald, a single mother of two teenage boys, had some money put aside when she was denied an unpaid leave of absence from her government job to run in the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election. "I
As March break winds down, COVID-19 numbers take small jump in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia logged a small jump in COVID-19 cases on Sunday as March Break wound down across the province. Health authorities reported six new cases of the illness, the highest number in the past 14 days. Four of the cases
St. John’s, N.L., diocese to sell property to settle Mount Cashel abuse claims
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Roman Catholic parishes in the St. John's area heard today that resolving the harm caused to victims of abuse at Mount Cashel orphanage is going to bring about a major restructuring of parishes and the diocese. In
St. John’s, N.L., diocese to sell property to settle Mount Cashel abuse claims
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Roman Catholic parishes in the St. John's area will be undergoing significant restructuring in the months ahead as the archdiocese works to resolve the harm caused to victims of abuse at Mount Cashel orphanage, parishioners learned
Nova Scotia adds $5 million to sports budgets to increase access, diversity
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal government is investing $5 million in measures aimed at making sports more inclusive, as well as more accessible to people with disabilities. Premier Iain Rankin announced today the investment includes $2 million in add...
Prince Edward Island reports four new cases of COVID-19
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 today. Chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison says one case involves a man in his 20s who travelled outside Atlantic Canada. She says another case involves a man in
Bill allows voting halt in New Brunswick municipal elections for COVID-19 outbreak
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick has introduced legislation that would allow the suspension of candidate nominations and voting in the May 10 municipal elections if there is a lockdown due to a COVID-19 outbreak.Introduced today, the legislation would allow...
