Category Archives: Atlantic
Some New Brunswick businesses still without operational plan to deal with COVID-19
FREDERICTON — Compliance officers are still catching businesses in the province with faulty COVID-19 operational plans — or no plan at all, nearly a year after they were required to create one. WorkSafeNB vice-president Tim Petersen says the government...
Some New Brunswick businesses still without operational plan to deal with COVID-19
FREDERICTON — Compliance officers are still catching businesses in New Brunswick with inadequate COVID-19 operational plans — or no plan at all, nearly a year after companies were required to create them. Tim Petersen, vice-president prevention at Work...
Health officials report 14 new COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is reporting 14 new cases of COVID-19 today, including nine in the Edmundston region, which remains under lockdown. Health officials say four of the new cases are in the Moncton region, which is under the red pandemic-alert...
Health officials report 14 new COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is reporting 14 new cases of COVID-19 today, including nine in the Edmundston region, which remains under lockdown. Health officials say four of the new cases are in the Moncton region, which is under the red pandemic-alert...
Mi’kmaq band launches legal case to force N.S. government to permit lobster sales
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia First Nation has filed a legal action against the province over a regulation that limits the band's ability to sell its lobster catch without a federal licence. Lawyers for the Sipekne'katik First Nation said Wednesday the
Party leaders spar over how to handle N.L. looming ‘bankruptcy’ at leaders debate
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The dismal financial outlook in Newfoundland and Labrador was centre stage in an election debate Wednesday night, with party leaders sparring over what to do about the province's massive debt and spending problems. Liberal Leader an...
Nova Scotia government poised to add 20 sites to its list of parks and protected area
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it plans to establish up to 20 new parks and protected areas, a pledge it says will achieve the government's goal of protecting 13 per cent of the province's land. Environment Minister Gordon Wilson
Nova Scotia first to officially adopt Hansen Foundation curriculum for schools
HALIFAX — Teachers in Nova Scotia's public schools now have access to an inclusion and accessibility curriculum thanks to the Rick Hansen Foundation. The free online programs include access to foundation ambassadors and to a series of lesson plan ideas...
Waiting list ‘abyss’ in N.S. for care and housing of people with disabilities: doctor
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia family doctor says people with intellectual disabilities can develop illnesses ranging from diabetes to stroke when forced to live in unsuitable housing without expert help. Dr. Karen McNeil told a legislature committee today ma...
U.K. variant confirmed in New Brunswick, 25 new COVID-19 cases reported
FREDERICTON — Public health officials in New Brunswick said Tuesday the U.K. variant of COVID-19 has been identified in the province. Lab tests have confirmed two cases of the variant in the Saint John region and one in the Miramichi area.
