Category Archives: Atlantic
N.S. government workers who refused COVID-19 vaccine can return to work March 21
HALIFAX — When Nova Scotia lifts all of its remaining public health restrictions later this month, public employees in sectors considered non-high risk who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 can return to their jobs. Following a cabinet meeting ...
P.E.I. boosts aid programs for Islanders struggling with pandemic, high gas prices
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is launching financial programs to help Islanders struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic and high gas prices. The government said today it will distribute $150 cheques this month to every adult and dependant receivin...
Premier says N.L. oil can replace Russian oil, but experts warn it’s not that easy
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says oil from his province could help countries transition away from Russian fossil fuels, but experts warn it's not that simple. Though there may be immediate demand, there's no way to
Nova Scotia to test acute outpatient facility for mental health care in Halifax
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is opening an outpatient clinic in Halifax that will pilot a new model of care for some mental health patients, the province's minister for addictions and mental health said Wednesday. The 10-patient unit, scheduled to open in
High gas prices hitting Atlantic Canada hard due to region’s reliance on heating oil
HALIFAX — People across Canada are feeling the financial pressure of surging gasoline prices, but residents of the Atlantic region are being particularly hard hit, in part, because of their heavy reliance on oil to heat their homes. The four provinces
Potato wart detected in third field in Prince Edward Island: food inspection agency
CHARLOTTETOWN — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has detected the presence of potato wart in a third field in Prince Edward Island. The agency issued a statement Tuesday saying the fungus was detected in a field near two other farms where
‘We were 100 per cent sure.’ Mounties mistakenly thought N.S. gunman had shot himself
HALIFAX — It is one of the most perplexing aspects about the mass shooting in Nova Scotia that claimed 22 lives: after killing 13 people in Portapique, N.S., late on April 18, 2020, the killer decided it was time to
Nova Scotia announces $8 million for sound stage, $15 million to boost film industry
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is investing $8 million to help build a sound stage to further boost the province's film and television production scene, which has grown significantly during the pandemic, Premier Tim Houston said Tuesday. Houston also announced ...
N.L. NDP claims another seat in the legislature as Labrador Independent joins party
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Independent member for Labrador's north coast region is joining the provincial New Democrats. Lela Evans is the member for Torngat Mountains, which comprises the region's five Inuit coastal communities and the Innu community of N...
First Mounties to respond to N.S. mass shooting willing to testify at inquiry
HALIFAX — The first three Mounties to respond to the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting told a public inquiry last year they'd be willing to testify, though lawyers for the RCMP have recently resisted having them take the stand. Const. Stuart