Category Archives: Atlantic
‘Not good’: Ocean advocacy group criticizes Canadian fishery management in audit
HALIFAX — Only about 25 per cent of Canada's fish populations are considered healthy and the federal government is missing data on more than one-third of the country's fisheries, according to an ocean conservation group. Oceana Canada released it...
New Brunswick reports eight new cases of COVID-19
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 today following a rise in infections over the weekend. Health officials say six of the new cases were identified in the Moncton region and involve one person under the age
City of Saint John, N.B., hit by cyber attack that prompts shutdown of IT systems
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — The City of Saint John, N.B., has shut down its information technology systems after it says it experienced a "significant" cyber attack. The City says in a Facebook post that the 911 communication centre is operational, but
N.S. medical officer tells students outside Atlantic region to stay put for holidays
HALIFAX — Students studying outside the Atlantic region should consider staying away from home for the holidays, Nova Scotia’s top doctor said Friday. Chief medical officer Robert Strang said he made the suggestion in light of the alarming increase of ...
Nova Scotia premier prorogues legislature despite complaints from opposition
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil was accused Friday of being anti-democratic and disrespectful of citizens when he announced the legislature would not be recalled for a fall sitting.The last time the legislature was open for debate was Marc...
Sir John A. Macdonald High School near Halifax changing its name to be more inclusive
HALIFAX — The principal of Sir John A. Macdonald High School outside Halifax confirmed Thursday the school's name will be changed because of the role Canada's first prime minister played in developing the residential school system. Darlene Fitzgerald s...
First Nation to launch lawsuits against N.S. commercial fishers for alleged damages
INDIAN BROOK, N.S. — A Mi'kmaq First Nation that encountered violence after it opened a self-regulated lobster fishery says it will launch a series of lawsuits against non-Indigenous fishers for alleged damages incurred by its members. The band a...
RCMP surveillance, searches breached anti-fracking protesters’ rights, watchdog says
OTTAWA — The RCMP watchdog has uncovered shortcomings with the national force's crowd-control measures, physical searches and collection of social media information while policing anti-fracking protests in New Brunswick. In a long-awaited report issued...
Labrador politician is running again despite Innu Nation’s calls for him to resign
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador legislature member Perry Trimper says he’s running in the next election despite calls from the Innu Nation for his resignation. Trimper said Tuesday on Facebook he’s leaving the Liberal caucus to represent L...
Civil rights group says N.B. must let Indigenous students from Quebec enter province
FREDERICTON — A civil rights group is calling on New Brunswick to allow Indigenous students living in a Quebec border region to cross into the province to go to school. New Brunswick's COVID-19 travel restrictions single out First Nations students and
