Category Archives: Atlantic
Newfoundland’s Hibernia offshore oil project gets $38 million in federal aid
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says the $38 million his government is giving the Hibernia offshore oil project will protect about 148 jobs over 18 months. Furey made the announcement today, saying the money comes fro...
Newfoundland’s Hibernia offshore oil project gets $38 million in federal aid
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador is giving $38 million to the Hibernia offshore oil project in a bid to protect 148 jobs over 18 months. Premier Andrew Furey said Wednesday the money will create 300,000 hours of work on
Atlantic health officials welcome news the Moderna vaccine is approved in Canada
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health welcome news on Wednesday that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in Canada, saying it provides a ray of hope. Dr. Jennifer Russell said she expected 2,400 doses of the
President of NB Liquor and Cannabis NB resigns and returns to private sector
FREDERICTON — The president of NB Liquor and Cannabis NB has resigned after 16 months on the job. The Crown corporation said in a news release that Patrick Parent has decided to return to the private secor in a CEO role. During
Nova Scotia Tory leader critical of access agreement with Chinese province
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Opposition leader is criticizing a new agreement between the province and the Chinese province of Fujian, saying the timing is wrong given two Canadians are still being detained by China. Tory Leader Tim Houston said Tuesday in
Correctional officers arrested in death of Indigenous man in N.L. jail: police
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police say several correctional officers have been arrested in connection with the death of an Indigenous man in a Newfoundland and Labrador provincial jail — but they won't say how many. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said Mond...
Nova Scotia to expand vaccine program as new COVID-19 restrictions imposed
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia said it will install ultra low-temperature freezers to store COVID-19 vaccines at four additional sites across the province this week in an effort to escalate its vaccination rollout. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Str...
New Brunswick set to hold first COVID-19 vaccine clinics for front-line workers
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's health minister says there is excitement and anticipation as public health officials prepare to vaccinate front-line health-care workers and others against COVID-19 on Saturday. "We're beginning on a new path to COVID reco...
N.S. government prorogues legislature after 17 minutes, drawing ire of opposition
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal government quickly prorogued the legislature Friday — a move that drew heavy criticism from opposition parties who said it was an affront to the democratic process. The fall sitting, which included a short speech by Lt.-...
Nova Scotia pandemic budget projects $778.8-million deficit for 2020-21 fiscal year
HALIFAX — Pandemic-related costs continue to hammer Nova Scotia's finances with the province now forecasting a $778.8-million deficit for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The updated figure is $74 million less than the deficit projected in July, but it is also...
