Category Archives: Atlantic
Nova Scotia working on legislation to regulate sale of used police vehicles
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is drafting legislation around the sale of used police vehicles and equipment, after a man driving a replica RCMP cruiser killed 22 people last April. Justice Minister Mark Furey told reporters following a cabinet meeting Thursda...
Nova Scotia finance minister says she will leave politics when next election called
HALIFAX — A key member of outgoing Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil's cabinet says she too will leave politics once the next provincial election is called. Finance Minister Karen Casey, who is also deputy premier, made the announcement following a ca...
New Brunswick head doctor says province at ‘tipping point’ as COVID-19 cases rise
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is at a "tipping point" as health officials try to control the spread of COVID-19, chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell said Thursday. Officials are giving time to see if present health orders are working,
Health-care pressure: Number of Atlantic Canadians over 75 will double in 20 years
HALIFAX — A new study says the number of seniors in Atlantic Canada will increase by 32 per cent over the next 20 years, putting added pressure on the region's health-care system. The study released today by the Atlantic Provinces Economic
The grey tsunami: Number of Atlantic Canadians over 75 will double in 20 years
HALIFAX — The number of seniors in Atlantic Canada will increase by 32 per cent over the next 20 years, putting added pressure on the region's health-care system and labour market, a new study says. The study released Thursday by the
‘They wish I weren’t alive:’ N.L. women in politics facing sexism and abuse
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Sarah Stoodley figures she's already lost half a day of campaigning going back and forth with police about some of the disturbing emails she's received.Stoodley, a Liberal, is running in the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial elect...
‘Huge,’ ‘tremendous’ Trump snow sculpture in N.L. draws onlookers, rude gestures
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A massive snow sculpture on a St. John's lawn depicting former United States president Donald Trump drowning in a sea of blue drew visitors all day on Wednesday. The sculpture depicts Trump with his arms up, mouth
New Brunswick premier dismisses call for resignation of natural resources minister
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Green Leader David Coon is calling on Natural Resources Minister Mike Holland to resign from cabinet because of a letter he wrote to the Energy and Utilities Board. The board is dealing with an application from Irving
New Brunswick premier dismisses call for resignation of natural resources minister
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Green Leader David Coon is calling on Natural Resources Minister Mike Holland to resign from cabinet because of a letter he wrote to the Energy and Utilities Board. The board is dealing with an application from Irving
People’s Alliance leader says New Brunswick’s COVID-19 response sowing confusion
FREDERICTON — The People's Alliance party says the New Brunswick government's recent decisions to curb the spread of COVID-19 are confusing for the public. Leader Kris Austin has been a member of the all-party COVID-19 cabinet committee for the last 10...
