Category Archives: Atlantic
Court martial for N.B. soldier accused of serving cannabis-laced cupcakes can proceed
OROMOCTO, N.B. — A military judge has rejected an application to dismiss charges against a New Brunswick soldier accused of giving cannabis-laced cupcakes to a group of Canadian Armed Forces members taking part in a 2018 live-fire training exercise. Bo...
N.S. election: Campaign visits by federal party leaders are not all created equal
HALIFAX — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh tried to boost the political fortunes of provincial NDP Leader Gary Burrill on Wednesday by making a stop on the Nova Scotia election campaign trail. The Nova Scotia Liberals used the same strategy on
Political experts say ‘fluid’ N.S. election campaign could bring surprises next week
HALIFAX — As Nova Scotia's election campaign winds through its final week, political observers say there could be a number of surprises at the polls next Tuesday. While he isn't predicting any outcomes, Tom Urbaniak, a political scientist at Cape Breto...
Ottawa violating obligations toward Labrador’s Innu during treaty talks: report
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The federal government should abandon its negotiating position during treaty talks with Labrador's Innu Nation and let the drawn-out, decades-long process reach a conclusion, according to a new report by the Canadian Human Rights Com...
Nova Scotia Liberals propose COVID-19 vaccine passport if elected Aug. 17
HALIFAX — With Nova Scotia's Aug. 17 election just over a week away, Liberal Leader Iain Rankin promised Monday to introduce a COVID-19 vaccination passport system if elected. Rankin told reporters that although the so-called "ScotiaPass" would not be ...
Tories pledge tax credit for adopted dogs from shelter, part of health-care platform
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives are promising a $500 tax credit for people who adopt a dog from a recognized shelter if the party is elected to govern on Aug. 17. PC Leader Tim Houston says dogs provide mental and
Return of ‘protected ridings’ sees N.S. riding with full slate of Black candidates
CHERRY BROOK, N.S. — In the provincial riding of Preston, just east of Halifax, a historic political race is underway. “One of the things that's really important, and I think so many people are talking about, is the fact that all
Treaty rights an election issue: Indigenous chief
HALIFAX — Hundreds of years after the treaties were signed, the chief of a Nova Scotia First Nation says it's time for the Crown to honour its agreements with Indigenous Peoples and recognize their fishing rights. Ahead of the provincial election
Newfoundland and Labrador lifting mask mandate, COVID-19 cases rise in New Brunswick
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's government said Friday it will lift its mask mandate next week, while COVID-19 infections continued to climb in New Brunswick, one week after that province ended all its public health orders. Dr. Janice Fi...
N.S. election: parties won’t meet goals of 10-year plan for people with disabilities
HALIFAX — Vicky Levack with the Disability Rights Coalition in Nova Scotia says she feels deceived after learning no political party can commit to the targets of a 10-year plan to transform housing and care for people with intellectual disabilities. "T...