Category Archives: Atlantic
N.L. premier vows change: coat of arms description calls Indigenous people ‘savages’
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government has decided to change the official description of the province's 400-year-old coat of arms, which includes a reference to Indigenous people as "savages." Premier Andrew Furey said a formal not...
Investigation to take place on grounds at former Nova Scotia residential school
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Sipekne'katik First Nation says it will begin an investigation this weekend of the former Shubenacadie Indian Residential school site grounds. In a news release, Chief Mike Sack says the work has been "top of mind" for many
Mother still seeking answers a year after Chantel Moore killed by N.B. police
FREDERICTON — A year after Chantel Moore was fatally shot by a police officer in Edmundston, N.B., her mother's suffering remains, as do many unanswered questions. "The pain still hurts as much as it did the first day that I received
New Brunswick ramps up efforts to solve mystery behind unknown brain disease
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is redoubling its efforts to find the cause of a baffling neurological disease that has killed six and infected 48 others, announcing Thursday that an expert committee will lead the ongoing investigation. "The discovery of a...
Study suggests fishing gear entanglement stunting growth of endangered right whales
HALIFAX — Scientists are reporting a troubling reduction in the length of North Atlantic right whales, suggesting a key factor in their stunted growth may be the fishing gear many haul around after becoming entangled. "It's just the sheer energy loss
Halifax-area man in his 30s youngest COVID-19 victim in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin urged caution on Thursday after health officials reported the province's youngest COVID-19 victim as well as a slight rise in new infections. Rankin reported 25 new cases and the death of a man in
N.S. First Nation further delays lobster fishing, saying it risks losing traps
HALIFAX — A Mi'kmaq community is further delaying plans for a lobster harvest that was set to start this week off southwestern Nova Scotia, saying the band will have to set up its own security to protect its traps. Chief Mike
New Brunswick urges residents to get vaccinated so COVID reopening plan can kick in
FREDERICTON — Officials in New Brunswick urged residents on Wednesday to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the province pushed toward a target that would allow a partial reopening next week. Seventy-five per cent of people aged 12 and older need to
Nova Scotia and Ottawa announce funding for 65 more affordable housing units
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia and federal governments announced Wednesday they will spend a total of $3.2 million to build 65 affordable housing units for seniors and low-income residents in the communities of Bridgewater, Port Hawkesbury and Oyster Pond. ...
Nova Scotia launches online course on recognizing and preventing sexual exploitation
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is releasing a free, online training course on identifying and responding to sexual exploitation of children and youth. This eight-part course published today includes information on ways to offer support without ju...