Category Archives: Atlantic
Nova Scotia reports 16 new COVID-19 cases; Newfoundland and Labrador tightens border
HALIFAX — After a weekend that saw 24 new cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, health officials reported 16 more on Monday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 138. Fifteen of the latest cases were reported
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Atlantic Canada amid pandemic’s second wave
COVID-19 case numbers are continuing their slow but steady rise across most of Atlantic Canada. New Brunswick reported 14 new cases today, with health officials saying the bulk are located in the Saint John Region. The area around the city ...
Draft fishery deal possibly a ‘historic recognition’ of treaty rights: Mi’kmaq chief
A draft agreement between Ottawa and a Nova Scotia First nation over a "moderate livelihood" fishery has the potential to be a historic recognition of Mi'kmaq treaty rights, the community's chief said Sunday. Mike Sack of Sipekne'katik First Nation sai...
N.B. reports four COVID-19 cases in Fredericton, bringing total active cases to 118
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 as case numbers continue to mount in Atlantic Canada. Health officials say all four of the cases announced Saturday are in the Fredericton region, with three of those infected
Nova Scotia premier says Atlantic bubble successful despite withdrawal by partners
HALIFAX — The withdrawal of three of the four Atlantic provinces this week from the Atlantic bubble does not mean the concept wasn't effective, says Nova Scotia's premier. Stephen McNeil told reporters Friday that he believes the regional bubble was a
Ousted from Labrador Inuit government, ex-politician questions ‘blood quantum’ method
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former member of Labrador's Inuit government is questioning the methods used to quantify whether he is sufficiently Indigenous after he was removed from his government roles last week. Edward Blake Rudkowski said he was informed No...
Longtime Nova Scotia cabinet minister Leo Glavine to retire from politics
HALIFAX — A veteran of Nova Scotia's Liberal cabinet has announced his retirement from politics. Health Minister Leo Glavine said today he will step down to spend more time with his family when the next provincial election is called. Glavine, who repre...
New Brunswick to require all visitors to self-isolate, reports 12 new COVID-19 cases
FREDERICTON — The Atlantic bubble that was pierced Monday when Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador left is now in tatters with New Brunswick's announcement that it is pulling out. Starting Friday, all visitors to New Brunswick — regardle...
Trouble brewing ahead of start to Nova Scotia fall lobster season: Indigenous leader
HALIFAX — The Indigenous leader at the centre of a simmering dispute over Nova Scotia lobster said Thursday the recent seizure of lobster traps in St. Marys Bay by federal officials could lead to big trouble on the water. Chief Mike
Province offers grant to Halifax-area businesses ordered closed under new COVID rules
Halifax-area businesses ordered closed in an effort to curb the city's rising number of COVID-19 cases are getting another round of financial support from the province. Business Minister Geoff MacLellan said Thursday that the province would offer a one...
