Category Archives: Atlantic
P.E.I. premier part of delegation heading to U.S. to reverse potato ban
CHARLOTTETOWN — A delegation of officials from Prince Edward Island is departing for Washington, D.C., today to try and persuade the United States to resume importing the Island's potatoes. The office of Premier Dennis King says in a news release the
Purchase of four chairs for $136,265 part of tourism-boosting project: N.L. minister
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government's purchase of four custom-built Victorian-style sofas for more than $136,000 shows "insensitivity" toward residents struggling to make ends meet, an opposition critic said Tuesday. Progressive...
N.S. reports first Omicron cases, imposes new COVID-19 restrictions across province
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia health officials reported 114 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and confirmed the first cases of the Omicron variant in the province — most of which were linked to a recent outbreak at St. Francis Xavier University. The
Omicron variant confirmed in New Brunswick as officials report 100 new COVID-19 cases
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick health officials are confirming the first cases of the Omicron variant in the province and advancing the holiday break for students in kindergarten to Grade 6. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell told report...
Nova Scotia offers $10 million in disaster funding for victims of November rainstorm
Homeowners and businesses in Nova Scotia that faced uninsurable damage following a heavy rainstorm in late November can apply for financial assistance starting today. The funding will cover up to $200,000 in damage for affected municipalities, small bu...
New Brunswick latest province to sign child-care deal with federal government
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick and federal governments announced a child-care deal on Monday that would create 5,700 new spaces at an average cost to parents of $10 per day by 2026 and increase the wages of daycare workers. Under the
‘Scope’ and cost of software fix to naval helicopters expected in spring 2022
HALIFAX — The scope and cost of changes needed to remedy a software issue that was a cause of a naval helicopter crash off Greece resulting in six deaths won't be known until next spring. A Defence Department spokesman said in
Newfoundland critics warn of doctor shortage amid recruitment campaign from P.E.I.
On a recent visit to St. John's, N.L., Dr. Megan Miller brought along a special weapon. The chief physician recruiter for Prince Edward Island was in the Newfoundland and Labrador capital to attract doctors to her province, and her pitch included
As COVID-19 count rises in P.E.I., residents asked to limit travel and gatherings
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's chief medical officer is asking residents to limit their trips off the Island, citing the province's growing number of COVID-19 cases directly related to travel. Dr. Heather Morrison confirmed Friday the province ...
New Brunswick not planning more restrictions despite high COVID-19 case count
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health says she doesn't see an immediate need for further health restrictions despite continuing high daily COVID-19 case numbers. But Dr. Jennifer Russell says she is concerned by the latest numbe...