Category Archives: Atlantic
Desmond inquiry: presiding judge hints at key recommendation as testimony concludes
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — When an inquiry started investigating why Afghanistan war veteran Lionel Desmond killed his family and himself in 2017, one of the key questions was how he got access to an assault-style rifle. More than five years after
Highlights of New Brunswick’s 2022-23 provincial budget
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves tabled an $11.3-billion budget for 2022-23 on Tuesday. Here are some highlights: - Projected surplus of $35.2 million for 2022-23, and a $15-million increase in net debt to reach $12.99 billio...
New Brunswick tables $11B budget promising tax cuts to offset rising gas prices
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government tabled an $11.3-billion budget Tuesday that provides a small surplus and promises income tax cuts to help offset rising gas prices. "This is truly a budget for all New Brunswickers," Finance Minister Ernie St...
Ottawa can pay half the cost of saving N.S.-N.B. land link from rising seas: LeBlanc
HALIFAX — The federal infrastructure minister says Ottawa will consider paying at least half the cost of protecting the land link between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick against climate-related flooding. Dominic LeBlanc, who is also the MP for the New Br...
Atlantic premiers adopt wait-and-see approach on changing to permanent daylight time
HALIFAX — Atlantic Canada’s premiers are holding off on any move toward permanent daylight time until they see what neighbouring jurisdictions do. The premiers told reporters in Halifax Monday that it doesn’t make sense at this point to make the time
Lionel Desmond inquiry focuses on police initiatives around intimate partner violence
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — The Nova Scotia inquiry investigating why a former soldier killed himself and his family in 2017 heard Monday from a government official about the standards police use to handle cases of intimate partner violence. Sharon Flanaga...
Lifting of COVID-19 rules in N.B. allows foreign workers to head straight to farms
FREDERICTON — An association representing New Brunswick farmers says the arrival of temporary foreign workers won't be delayed again this year. Agriculture Alliance of New Brunswick CEO Anna Belliveau says the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions will allo...
N.L.’s wait for Muskrat Falls power could carry on another year, consultant says
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A sharply worded new report from a consulting firm hired to monitor the long-delayed Muskrat Falls hydro project in Newfoundland and Labrador says the province's wait for power could drag on for at least another year. Pennsylvania-ba...
Nova Scotia lifts most COVID-19 rules, including mask mandate and gathering limits
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia on Monday lifted most of its COVID-19 restrictions, including the mask mandate in public spaces and gathering limits, but some businesses have decided to err on the side of caution. Amy McIsaac, owner of a Halifax-area bookstore,
Nova Scotia lifts mask mandate as health officials warn of continued COVID-19 threat
HALIFAX — As Nova Scotia prepares to lifts its mask mandate for most indoor public spaces Monday, the province’s chief medical officer of health is warning that it’s not a sign the pandemic is over. Dr. Robert Strang wants people to