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Nova Scotia verifying accuracy of lengthy family medicine wait-list

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's health minister says the province is trying to "validate" whether everyone on the wait-list for family medicine is still looking for a phy… Read moreNova Scotia verifying accuracy of lengthy family medicine wait-list

N.S. premier says he was told he'd be 'lightning rod' if he walked in Pride parade

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston on Thursday defended his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade, saying he didn't attend because police feared he… Read moreN.S. premier says he was told he'd be 'lightning rod' if he walked in Pride parade

Insurance claim tally for last year's floods, wildfires in Nova Scotia: $490 million

HALIFAX - The devastating wildfires and deadly flooding that plagued Nova Scotia last year have resulted in $490 million in insured losses, the Insurance Bureau o… Read moreInsurance claim tally for last year's floods, wildfires in Nova Scotia: $490 million

Unclaimed bodies are piling up in Newfoundland. A funeral director blames government.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Unclaimed bodies are piling up in Newfoundland, and a funeral director says they likely belong to people whose loved ones couldn't get enough g… Read moreUnclaimed bodies are piling up in Newfoundland. A funeral director blames government.

Canada's premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters

HALIFAX - As Canada鈥檚 premiers reckoned with housing, health care and their contentious relationship with Ottawa during meetings last week in Halifax, many of the… Read moreCanada's premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters

Publication ban imposed on details about Halifax student who stabbed school staff

HALIFAX - The mental health of a 16-year-old who stabbed two people at a Halifax high school was the subject of a sentencing hearing Wednesday, but details about … Read morePublication ban imposed on details about Halifax student who stabbed school staff

N.S. murderer's cryptocurrency stash rules out free legal aid for appeal

HALIFAX - A judge has ruled that a stash of cryptocurrency belonging to a convicted Nova Scotia murderer means he won't be receiving free legal aid for an appeal. Read moreN.S. murderer's cryptocurrency stash rules out free legal aid for appeal

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As N.S. jail death toll mounts, father grieves son and calls for corrections reform

HALIFAX - A memorial plaque with a laser-etched image of Christopher Young wearing a Santa hat sits on a shelf at his father's Halifax home.

春色直播 Food Inspection Agency investigating after parasite found in P.E.I. oysters

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. - A "worrisome" parasite has been confirmed in at least one area on Prince Edward Island, and samples from several oyster farms have been sent for testing, says the 春色直播 Food Inspection Agency.

Adventure-seeking B.C. couple were victims found on Nova Scotia island: relative

HALIFAX - The British Columbia couple whose remains recently washed ashore on Nova Scotia's remote Sable Island have been identified as 70-year-old James Brett Clibbery and his 54-year-old wife, Sarah Packwood.

Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade was the result of advice from the RCMP not to participate because of safety concerns.

Long-promised Nova Scotia Loyal program to offer rewards for buying local

HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government announced Tuesday that its promised program to encourage people to buy local will award points only at Sobeys Inc. grocery stores and the provincial liquor corporation.

Newfoundland refinery operator charged for flash explosion that killed worker

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The owner of a refinery in Newfoundland has been charged with health and safety violations for a flash explosion at the plant in 2022 that killed a worker and injured seven others.

Halifax police identify remains of man found washed ashore on Sable Island

HALIFAX - The Mounties in Nova Scotia have identified one of two deceased sailors whose remains were found earlier this month in a small boat that had washed ashore on Sable Island.

'A wonderful feeling': Wildfire evacuation order ends for 7,000 from Labrador City

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. - Labrador City residents who were ordered to evacuate last week after the reignition of a once-smouldering fire near the town were allowed to return home Monday.

Transportation Safety Board investigating fire aboard boat abandoned by 'Lucky 7'

HALIFAX - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has sent investigators to Newfoundland to determine what caused a fire aboard a fishing boat that forced the crew to abandon the vessel for a life-raft, leaving them at the mercy of the wave…

Mom wants quicker reform on disaster preparations, one year after flood took son

HALIFAX - The mother of a boy who died a year ago in a Nova Scotia flood says her grief returns daily, along with frustration over what she considers the province's slow pace in reforming its preparations for climate disasters.

Joy in Newfoundland after 鈥楲ucky 7鈥� fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea

NEW-WES-VALLEY, N.L. - There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: "Miracle."

Three die after head-on collision between pickup truck and Honda Civic in Cape Breton

MABOU, N.S. - Three people have died after a head-on collision in western Cape Breton involving a pickup truck and a Honda Civic.

A thousand people welcome rescued N.L. fishers as they return to land: mayor

VALLEYFIELD, N.L. - The mayor of the Newfoundland town where seven fishers were safely returned to dry land after two days missing on open water says welcoming the crew home has been the highlight of his time in office so far.

Essential workers allowed to return to Labrador City as wildfire eases

WABUSH, NL - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey called it a 鈥済ood news day鈥� as he announced some Labrador City residents will be allowed to return home after a wildfire forced an evacuation last week.

RCMP charge 71-year-old man with impaired driving after head-on collision kills two

CLARENVILLE, NL - Mounties in Newfoundland say a 71-year-old man is facing charges today related to his alleged involvement in a collision that killed two women in January.

Newfoundland Premier says crew members on missing fishing boat found alive

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The crew manning a missing Newfoundland fishing vessel has been located.

Three soldiers killed in car crash in New Brunswick over weekend

OROMOCTO - Three soldiers have been confirmed killed in a car crash last weekend in New Brunswick.

Pilot dead after ultralight plane crash northwest of Fredericton

FREDERICTON - The pilot of an ultralight plane died after the aircraft crashed in a cornfield about 25 kilometres northwest of Fredericton.

Global tech outage reaches Atlantic Canada, affects Newfoundland health-care services

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A global technology disruption spread to parts of Atlantic Canada Friday morning, affecting the government of Newfoundland and Labrador's online services and health-care information systems.

Newfoundland town on edge as crews search for missing vessel with seven people aboard

NEW-WES-VALLEY, N.L. - Anxiety gripped a Newfoundland fishing community Friday as a massive search was underway for a missing vessel carrying seven harvesters that hadn't been heard from in two days.

Woman found dead in suitcase in Newfoundland; spouse found dead, suspected in killing

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police in St. John's, N.L., say a woman's body was found in a suitcase in the city's downtown this week and her spouse 鈥� who was found dead a day prior 鈥� is suspected of killing her.

15-year-old ATV driver dies in collision on New Brunswick highway

A 15-year-old driver of an all-terrain vehicle has died after a collision on a Moncton, N.B., highway.

N.S., federal government offering rent subsidies to people escaping domestic violence

HALIFAX - The 春色直播 and Nova Scotia governments are teaming up to offer rent subsidies for survivors of gender-based violence.

With election campaign on horizon, N.B. Tories promise 2-point HST cut if re-elected

FREDERICTON - New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Premier Blaine Higgs hasn't yet called a provincial election, but he's already making campaign promises.

N.S. union claims respiratory services in crisis, as agencies say recruiting underway

HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia union says a shortage of respiratory therapists is jeopardizing patient care, but health agencies say they're already responding to the issue with recruitment efforts.

Corrective to July 16 story on Labrador wildfires

In a July 16 story about the wildfires in Labrador, 春色直播erroneously reported that a fire burning close to Labrador City was 14 square kilometres in size. In fact, it was about 140 square kilometres.

RCMP to heighten presence in N.S. town after patrol car set alight late at night

METEGHAN, N.S. - The Mounties say they are bringing in more officers to a southwestern Nova Scotia community where a patrol car was set on fire in a service station lot earlier this week.

Ground assault begins on Labrador City wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. - Firefighters began attacking a fire near Labrador City from the ground Thursday, marking a new stage in the effort to get the roaring wildfire under control.

Organizers for Fredericton Pride say event will go ahead despite intense harassment

Organizers of the annual Pride festival in Fredericton say the city's scheduled events will go ahead as originally planned.

Canada's premiers say Ottawa must meet NATO spending target to keep U.S.'s respect

HALIFAX - A three-day meeting among Canada's premiers ended with provincial and territorial leaders calling on Ottawa to quickly ramp up defence spending in order to protect the country's trade relationship with the United States ahead of its…

Father sues Newfoundland and Labrador government for death of son in provincial jail

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A father in St. John's, N.L., is suing the Newfoundland and Labrador government over his son's death last year in the province's largest jail.

Fish biomass loss possible in Atlantic Canada amid rising emissions, researcher says

HALIFAX - A new study is predicting a steep decline in global fish populations 鈥� including species in Atlantic Canada 鈥� by the end of the century, if unchecked greenhouse gas emissions continue.

N.S. minister blames municipalities for delay in emergency alert in last week's flood

HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government is criticizing municipalities for their decision not to request an emergency alert during flooding last week that killed a 13-year-old boy and caused extensive damage.

Nova Scotia flash flood victim identified as 13-year-old; family in shock

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - An online fundraising page has identified the victim of last week's flash floods in western Nova Scotia as 13-year-old Eli Young.

Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island is following in the footsteps of several other provinces and restricting cellphone use in schools.

Ground crews to start attacking Labrador City fire, national help limited

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. - Ground crews were preparing on Tuesday to begin their attack against a roaring wildfire near Labrador City that forced thousands of people to evacuate last week, officials said.

Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, trauma

FREDERICTON - Jennifer Moore was helping a neighbour on flood-prone Stannus Street, in Windsor, N.S., last week when she fell face first in waist-deep brown water in her driveway.

Premiers of Canada's territories say collaboration on Arctic security is top of mind

HALIFAX - Canada鈥檚 territorial premiers say Indigenous collaboration is vital as the country steps up Arctic security.

Firefighter hopes rain will be sufficient to dampen western Labrador wildfire

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. - A senior fire official in the Newfoundland and Labrador government said Monday he hopes rain will intensify and help firefighters contain a wildfire that has forced the evacuation of Labrador City.

B.C. premier wants to support N.L.鈥檚 plan to sue Ottawa over equalization program

HALIFAX - British Columbia鈥檚 premier says he wants to support Newfoundland and Labrador鈥檚 plans to sue Ottawa over the federal equalization program, which transfers money from wealthier provinces to poorer ones, calling the current formula "c…

Newfoundland wildfires force temporary shutdown of iron ore mines

MONTREAL - Wildfires burning near Labrador City, N.L. have prompted mining companies in the area to temporarily halt operations.

N.B. police say three people found dead following single-vehicle crash

FREDERICTON - Three people have died after a single vehicle crash in Sheffield, N.B.

Premier says weather cooperating as firefighters attack Labrador City blaze

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. - A change in wind direction, cooler temperatures and possible precipitation made for favourable conditions for attacking the wildfire threatening Labrador City, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador said Sunday.

After second summer of fatal flooding, some say Nova Scotia is still not prepared

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The second bout of deadly flooding in as many years has some Nova Scotia residents and municipal leaders saying it's time for the provincial government to accept that extreme weather is the new normal and make sure people ha…

Fire that forced evacuation of Labrador City was nearly out 鈥� but then it exploded

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. - The fire that forced thousands out of their homes in Labrador City Friday night was gently smoldering and under control this week, but a sudden change in conditions caused it to explode into "an extremely aggressive infe…

'Extreme fire behaviour': Labrador City ordered evacuated as wildfire approaches

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. - Forestry officials ordered residents to leave Labrador City on Friday evening as a nearby wildfire crept closer to the town.

Youth killed in floodwaters in western N.S., 1 year after major flooding in same area

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - A young person died after being swept away by floodwaters in western Nova Scotia Thursday, compounding grief in a region still recovering from flooding a year ago that killed four people and caused extensive damage.

N.S. spent $1.2. million on controversial wine subsidy program from January to March

HALIFAX - After months of silence, the Nova Scotia government finally revealed the total figure spent on a wine subsidy program that caused many of the province's winemakers to feel sour.

Fredericton Pride festival cancelled, organizers cite harassment, safety concerns

FREDERICTON - Organizers of the annual Pride festival in Fredericton say they've cancelled this year's edition because of the intense harassment the group's board members have recently been subjected to.

Pair from B.C. found dead in boat washed ashore on Nova Scotia's Sable Island

HALIFAX - Police say a man and a woman from British Columbia were found dead in a boat that washed ashore on Nova Scotia's Sable Island on Wednesday, about 300 kilometres southeast of Halifax.

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