Category Archives: Atlantic
Police make arrests, mace protesters angry at removal of homeless shelters in Halifax
HALIFAX — A Halifax police operation to remove wooden shelters for the homeless led to arrests, people pushing against patrol cars and protesters having irritants sprayed in their faces Wednesday afternoon. The operation began at 6 a.m. local time, pro...
Bad campaign, leader who didn’t connect with voters led to N.S. Liberal loss: experts
HALIFAX — The bid by Nova Scotia's Liberals for a third consecutive term in power was scuttled by an ineffective campaign and a leader who couldn't gain traction with the public, say political observers. Despite entering the month-long campaign with a...
N.L., N.B. report variant-driven COVID-19 clusters as case counts climb
Efforts to outpace the spread of COVID-19 through vaccination continued in Atlantic Canada Wednesday, as two provinces in the region reported a rise in infections driven by variants of concern. New Brunswick's deputy chief medical officer said a cluste...
N.S. Tories make pandemic, health care top priorities as power transition begins
NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — During his first news conference as premier-designate a day after his party's election win, Nova Scotia Tory Leader Tim Houston said Wednesday his first order of business is keeping citizens safe from COVID-19. The Progressive Conse...
A look at Nova Scotia’s new premier, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston
For the first time since 2009, Nova Scotia will have a Progressive Conservative premier. Tory Leader Tim Houston led his party to victory with a campaign that promised to spend massively on health care. Houston had repeatedly called the province's heal...
The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia’s provincial election
HALIFAX — The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia's election (all times eastern): 12 a.m. The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives have won a majority government in the provincial election. The Tories won 31 of the province's 55 seats, with two ...
New Brunswick officials urge residents under 40 to book a second COVID-19 shot
FREDERICTON — Less than 60 per cent of New Brunswickers under 40 are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provincial officials are urging them to book a second shot. The province's deputy chief medical officer of health pleaded Tuesday with eligible ...
Tories surge to upset majority win in N.S. election with a campaign focused on health
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives surged to an upset election win Tuesday over the governing Liberals after capitalizing on their main opponent's early stumbles and promising a big-spending fix to the troubled health system. During the ...
New Brunswick health officials continue testing for source of legionnaires’ outbreak
MONCTON, N.B. — Health officials in New Brunswick say they are closing in on the source of a legionnaires' disease outbreak in Moncton that has made seven people sick. The outbreak was declared on Aug. 6 and sent six people two
Artist faces off against homophobia with fantasy Queer Newfoundland Hockey League
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A queer artist from western Newfoundland is facing off against homophobia and hyper-masculinity in sports by creating a make-believe hockey league full of "sissies," "pansies" and "flamers." Lucas Morneau spent much of the COVID-19 p...