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'An attack on our country:' Atlantic Canadian premiers take aim at Trump's tariffs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Atlantic Canadian premiers woke up Tuesday in a trade war with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian products, making good on months of threats.

Mar 4, 2025 2:23 PM Read more >

Historic New England-Atlantic Canada trading relationship faces tariff battering

The deeply rooted trading relationship between Atlantic Canada and New England started to unravel Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs began causing economic harm on both sides of the border. In Saint John, N.B.

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Nova Scotia failing to hold universities account for spending, auditor general says

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the provincial government is not properly keeping track of the billions of dollars it is sending to universities. In a new report today, Kim Adair says Nova Scotia’s 10 universities have received $2.

Mar 4, 2025 9:47 AM Read more >

Change-Up: Mid-season lineup moves the norm as teams try to peak at Brier and trials

KELOWNA, B.C. — Curling fans can be forgiven for feeling like they need a program at this year's Montana's Brier. Roster changes have surprisingly been a constant in the final full season before the Olympics.

Mar 3, 2025 10:50 PM Read more >

After four years, a Newfoundland man still fighting for his vote in the 2021 election

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A hearing Monday in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court ended exactly how Whymarrh Whitby hoped it wouldn't: in another delay. The St. John's, N.L.

Mar 3, 2025 2:18 PM Read more >

Former N.S. privacy commissioner wants office to gain resources, more powers

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's recently departed privacy commissioner says she hopes the provincial government will give her successor the power and resources they need to ensure citizens can access public records.

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University teachers in Nova Scotia accuse government of going too far with new bill

HALIFAX — A group that represents 1,400 university teachers in Nova Scotia is accusing the provincial government of trying to overstep its authority.

Mar 3, 2025 2:07 PM Read more >

N.S. woman killed by intimate partner, seventh such death in five months: police

HALIFAX — Police in southwestern Nova Scotia say an 83-year-old woman died Sunday as a result of intimate partner violence, the seventh time a woman's death has been linked to domestic abuse in the province since mid-October.

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Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

OTTAWA — Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada's new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced the appointment today.

Mar 3, 2025 9:44 AM Read more >

A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held in Halifax on April 14. The Halifax seat has been empty since Aug. 31, when longtime member of Parliament Andy Fillmore resigned to run for Halifax mayor.

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