Atlantic News

NS Power outlines tree-cutting plan to help reduce hurricane-caused outages

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's electric utility says its plans to nearly double its tree-trimming budget should improve reliability in electrical service when the next hurricane strikes.

Aug 9, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >

Joint Rescue Coordination Centre suspends search for missing N.B. fishermen

HALIFAX — The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax has suspended search efforts for two men who went missing Monday in New Brunswick.

Aug 9, 2023 1:43 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

FREDERICTON — Rick Austin knew he had hooked a big one as his fishing rod bent and he reeled furiously from his kayak off the Nova Scotia coast, but he never dreamt there would be a great white shark on the end of the line.

Aug 9, 2023 1:37 PM Read more >

Death of 26-year-old man assaulted on Halifax waterfront a homicide: police

HALIFAX — The death of a 26-year-old man assaulted in Halifax on the weekend has been ruled a homicide.

Aug 9, 2023 12:37 PM Read more >

'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

HALIFAX — In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees.

Aug 9, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Tories' Twila Grosse wins provincial byelection in Nova Scotia riding of Preston

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Twila Grosse has won a provincial byelection in the Nova Scotia riding of Preston, taking a seat held by the Liberals for most of the last 20 years.

Aug 8, 2023 7:52 PM Read more >

Searchers find overturned boat, two fishermen last seen leaving N.B. harbour missing

NEGUAC, N.B. — RCMP in northeastern New Brunswick say a search is underway for two men who went fishing on Monday and have not returned.

Aug 8, 2023 1:36 PM Read more >

Memorial ceremony Saturday for 14-year-old music lover who died in Nova Scotia floods

HALIFAX — The fourth victim of torrential rain and flooding in Nova Scotia will be remembered in a ceremony this weekend.

Aug 8, 2023 12:47 PM Read more >

Police in Newfoundland say 14-year-old boy faces murder charge in woman's death

MOUNT PEARL, N.L. — A 14-year-old boy is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a woman last week in Mount Pearl, N.L., police said Tuesday. Const.

Aug 8, 2023 11:11 AM Read more >

26-year-old man dead after aggravated assault on Halifax boardwalk: police

Halifax Regional Police say a 26-year-old man has died following an assault on the city's waterfront over the weekend.

Aug 8, 2023 8:12 AM Read more >