Category Archives: Atlantic
City of Halifax starts removing tiny shelters for homeless in several locations
HALIFAX — A group that builds small, insulated shelters for the homeless in Halifax says the municipal government has started to remove some of the structures at sites around the city. The advocacy group Halifax Mutual Aid posted an image Friday
Tuition will more than double at N.L.’s Memorial University following budget cuts
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Tuition will more than double next fall at Newfoundland and Labrador's Memorial University, which had maintained some of the lowest tuition rates in the country. The school's board of regents approved the changes to make up for
Nova Scotia to add beds and upgrade long-term care homes in wake of COVID-19 deaths
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it will create new nursing home beds and upgrade 17 seniors facilities, as the condition of the homes is shaping up to be an election issue. In an announcement Friday, Premier Iain Rankin pledged
Nova Scotia premier on defensive over drunk driving charges he faced years ago
HALIFAX — Four days after revealing he was convicted of drunk driving as a young man, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin faced more questions Thursday about his record and whether members of his caucus had faced similar allegations. With speculation inten...
Nova Scotia premier responds to new questions about drunk-driving charge in 2005
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's premier deflected several questions Wednesday regarding drunk-driving charges he faced in 2005, saying he was sorry for bad decisions he made as a young man when alcohol was a big part of his life. Iain Rankin confirmed
Push is on for COVID vaccinations in Atlantic Canada as region closes in on targets
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and encourage people they know to roll up their sleeves in an effort to hit inoculation goals. Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief ...
Nova Scotia premier wants his province to become Canada’s startup capital
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced today it will eliminate all regulatory fees for new businesses during their first two years in operation. The pledge stems from recommendations by the government's Economic Growth Council, an advisory grou...
N.B. bowling alleys turn into vaccination sites, as Atlantic region pushes for shots
BATHURST, N.B. — Though the lanes will be closed, Lynn Vienneau is hoping the New Brunswick Bowlarama she manages will be packed Thursday. The Bowlarama in Bathurst, N.B., is one of six sites across the province that will transform into a
Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin's apology for a previously undisclosed impaired driving conviction must be followed up with action on the issue, the head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving said Tuesday. Andrew Murie, CEO of MADD Canada, said Ra...
N.S. Liberals commit money for affordable housing but advocates say it falls short
HALIFAX, United Kingdom — Nova Scotia's Liberals announced $25 million on Tuesday for affordable housing, but advocacy groups say the measure falls short at a time the homeless are being forced from temporary shelters. The funds represent the first st...