Category Archives: Atlantic
Newfoundland and Labrador schools switch to online learning as COVID-19 cases surge
Public school students in Newfoundland and Labrador will return from the holiday break on Monday to remote learning, as the province, like the rest of the Atlantic region, battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. Premier Andrew Furey announced the change on...
‘Sublime and ridiculous’ 3D prints of first N.L. premier still coveted curiosities
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In a cluttered antique shop in downtown St. John's last week, a sought-after piece of retro Newfoundland and Labrador political memorabilia caused a stir almost as soon as it was brought out from behind the till. The
Desmond inquiry: Nova Scotia inquest into shooting tragedy facing complex challenges
HALIFAX — Almost five years after Afghanistan war veteran Lionel Desmond killed three family members and himself, an inquiry is expected to draw to a close next month in Nova Scotia with questions still lingering about what it can accomplish. Before
COVID-19 surge in Nova Scotia straining province’s testing capacity
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia health officials on Friday announced a change to the province's COVID-19 testing regime in response to the continued high number of new daily infections driven by the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. Starting Monday, resi...
N.S. jail attack: debate on whether sentences tied to 2019 beating will curb violence
HALIFAX — After a judge delivered the first sentences for a brutal Halifax jail assault this week, there are differing views on whether they will deter the rising number of beatings in the facility. On Tuesday, Omar McIntosh — who held
New Brunswick reports 237 new COVID-19 cases, one death as a result of the virus
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick health officials advised residents to limit their contacts as much as possible as the province reported 237 cases of COVID-19 and one new death Wednesday. Public health officials confirm the person who died was in their 60s
Nova Scotia reports record 537 COVID-19 cases, revives COVID-19 sick days program
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia reported a new daily record for COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with 537 infections, as well another death attributed to the novel coronavirus. Health officials said the latest death was a man in 50s from the northern zone. "I
Bars, theatres to close across N.L. as province reports 60 new COVID-19 infections
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Bars in Newfoundland and Labrador will be closed for one of the busiest nights of the year after public health officials tightened restrictions Wednesday in an effort to beat back the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Thursday, the
N.S. economy showing signs of recovery, but growth ‘uneven’ for 2021-22
HALIFAX — Officials say Nova Scotia’s economy is showing signs of recovery, but the province may continue to deal with uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the fiscal year. An update released Tuesday projects total revenue to
Atlantic Canada tightens measures to slow spread of COVID-19 Omicron variant
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia reported 522 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday as the province joined others in Atlantic Canada in tightening restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the virus and its Omicron variant. Premier Tim Houston said the province is