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As N.S. regional chief takes office, her headdress tells a story of her passions

As N.S. regional chief takes office, her headdress tells a story of her passions

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — A Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq leader swore the oath of her new office on Thursday, wearing a headdress with hieroglyphics that evoke her life and passions.
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RCMP say Cape Breton woman who disappeared was victim of homicide

RCMP say Cape Breton woman who disappeared was victim of homicide

BIG BRAS D'OR, N.S. — RCMP say they are now investigating the recent disappearance of a Cape Breton woman as a homicide. Police confirm that human remains found by a police dog team Friday in Big Bras d’Or, N.S.
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N.B. report includes 12 recommendations to improve English-language school system

N.B. report includes 12 recommendations to improve English-language school system

FREDERICTON — A new report aimed at improving New Brunswick’s English-language school system recommends tackling chronic student absenteeism and rethinking the practice of promoting failing students to the next grade so they can remain with their pee
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P.E.I. councillor suspended, fined $500 for posting anti-Indigenous sign

P.E.I. councillor suspended, fined $500 for posting anti-Indigenous sign

MURRAY HARBOUR, P.E.I. — A municipal councillor in eastern Prince Edward Island has been ordered to pay a $500 fine for displaying a sign on his property denying the existence of residential school graves. The council in Murray Harbour, P.E.I.
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Newfoundland's 164-year-old jail has been without dentist for months, inmate says

Newfoundland's 164-year-old jail has been without dentist for months, inmate says

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An inmate at Newfoundland and Labrador's largest jail says the facility has been unable to offer dental services for at least five months.
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Union protests New Brunswick plan to transform public-sector pension plans

Union protests New Brunswick plan to transform public-sector pension plans

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government introduced legislation Wednesday to transfer five of its defined-benefit public sector pension plans to shared-risk plans, saying the move will ensure the sustainability of plans that have become unaffordabl
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As colder, stormy weather hits East Coast, growing fears tent encampments are unsafe

As colder, stormy weather hits East Coast, growing fears tent encampments are unsafe

HALIFAX — As temperatures drop and winter storms arrive in Atlantic Canada, some cities are scrambling to find ways to keep people in homeless encampments warm. In St. John’s, N.L.
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P.E.I. utility seeks rate hike for $37M in post-tropical storm Fiona losses

P.E.I. utility seeks rate hike for $37M in post-tropical storm Fiona losses

CHARLOTTETOWN — The privately owned electricity utility in Prince Edward Island wants ratepayers to cover $37 million in costs incurred during post-tropical storm Fiona in 2022.
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New Brunswick boosting spending on roads, schools and health-care facilities

New Brunswick boosting spending on roads, schools and health-care facilities

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government today tabled a $1.2-billion capital budget that sets aside nearly $200 million more than the plan tabled last year.
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Newfoundland RCMP officer charged with assault after airport altercation

Newfoundland RCMP officer charged with assault after airport altercation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's police watchdog agency says it has charged an RCMP officer with assault.
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