Category Archives: Atlantic
Big winter storm expected to bring blizzard-like conditions to eastern Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Blizzard-like conditions are expected to descend on parts of eastern Newfoundland on Thursday as the provincial election campaign nears the end of its first week. Environment Canada says up to 30 centimetres of snow is in the
After storm of controversy, Labrador seat is wide open in N.L. election
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — What was a safe Liberal seat in Labrador has become a competitive four-way race after political scandals befell a Liberal cabinet minister who is running as an Independent to try and keep the riding. The Liberals are
N.S. among provinces scrambling to adjust vaccination plans following Pfizer slowdown
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia joined other provinces Tuesday in having to rapidly recast its plans to provide Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine this month and next. Provincial officials initially provided an estimate that it would have 13,500 fewer doses than expected o...
N.S. among provinces scrambling to adjust vaccination plans following Pfizer slowdown
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia joined other provinces Tuesday in having to rapidly recast its plans to provide Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine this month and next. Provincial officials initially provided an estimate that it would have 13,500 fewer doses than expected o...
Maritime senators issue plea for Ottawa to provide financial support to Maritime Bus
OTTAWA — Twenty-one senators from the Maritimes are urging the federal government to provide financial assistance to an inter-city bus service that they say is in financial peril because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The senators have sent a letter to fede...
More than half of New Brunswick moves to red level after more COVID cases reported
FREDERICTON — More than half of New Brunswick was moved to the red level of the province's COVID-19 recovery plan as Premier Blaine Higgs warned Tuesday of even more severe measures if the spread of the virus doesn't slow. Health officials
Prince Edward Island looking to ease restrictions amid low COVID-19 infection rate
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's premier says public health orders should soon be eased across the province because of its low COVID-19 infection rate. "At a time when other jurisdictions are experiencing tightening restrictions and increased loc...
Doctor shortages and towering health-care costs take centre stage in N.L. election
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Mayor John Spencer considers himself and his town lucky: though Port aux Basques, N.L., is a nine-hour drive away from specialized health care in St. John's, at least it's connected by a modern highway. Residents in need
Health officials in Prince Edward Island report four new COVID-19 cases
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island reported four new cases of COVID-19 Monday. Three of the cases were linked to travel outside Atlantic Canada and involved a woman in her 20s, a man in his 40s and a man in his 50s.
The question looming over N.L.’s winter pandemic election: Will anyone vote?
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — NDP Leader Alison Coffin kicked off the first full week of Newfoundland and Labrador's winter pandemic election by promising to strengthen public services and increase the minimum wage — deficits be damned. "We are going to
