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Disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing child pornography charge released on bail

Disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing child pornography charge released on bail

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing charges related to child pornography has been granted bail by a provincial court judge.
Multi-vehicle collision in New Brunswick leaves 25-year-old man dead

Multi-vehicle collision in New Brunswick leaves 25-year-old man dead

KINNEAR SETTLEMENT, N.B. — New Brunswick RCMP are investigating a four-vehicle crash that left a 25-year-old man dead.
Police say teenage male faces manslaughter charge in Halifax waterfront death

Police say teenage male faces manslaughter charge in Halifax waterfront death

Halifax police say a 17-year-old male is facing a manslaughter charge following a homicide earlier this month on the city’s waterfront. Police say they received a report of a disturbance on Aug. 6 in the area of Lower Water Street.
Inmates in Newfoundland jail say they feel hopeless, alone and increasingly unwell

Inmates in Newfoundland jail say they feel hopeless, alone and increasingly unwell

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
N.B. forest strategy lauded for conservation, criticized for lack of tree diversity

N.B. forest strategy lauded for conservation, criticized for lack of tree diversity

FREDERICTON — For the first time, the New Brunswick government is considering the risks of climate change in its long-term forest-management strategy, but critics say the province's interests are still too weighted in favour of industry over environm
Four companies inch closer to realizing wind, hydrogen plans in Newfoundland

Four companies inch closer to realizing wind, hydrogen plans in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Four companies are one step closer to building wind-powered hydrogen and ammonia plants on the blustery island of Newfoundland as the province vies to become a key player in the nascent global hydrogen energy market.
Atlantic region Black politicians to build trust in politics among racialized groups

Atlantic region Black politicians to build trust in politics among racialized groups

HALIFAX — A small group of Black politicians from Atlantic Canada promised Wednesday to do more to encourage racialized communities to overcome their distrust of the political system.
N.S. RCMP seek suspects in wharf assault as tensions rise over unauthorized fishing

N.S. RCMP seek suspects in wharf assault as tensions rise over unauthorized fishing

HALIFAX — RCMP in Nova Scotia are seeking suspects in an alleged assault and theft at a wharf on St. Mary's Bay earlier this month.
Disbarred lawyer charged with child pornography in Newfoundland

Disbarred lawyer charged with child pornography in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A disbarred Newfoundland lawyer who runs a university coffee shop is facing charges related to child pornography in St. John's.
Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

FREDERICTON — After dissident members of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative party failed to trigger a leadership review for Blaine Higgs, the premier is calling for unity.
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