Atlantic News

EGLINGTON, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island RCMP say they've arrested a man who allegedly abducted a nine-year-old girl at gunpoint.

EGLINGTON, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island RCMP officials say the Amber Alert for a missing nine-year-old girl has been cancelled.

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he remains confident his government will eventually support a connected loop of Atlantic and Quebec electricity, allowing the Maritimes to end its reliance on coal.

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government's recent changes to the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools have created an uproar among LGBTQ students and advocates, sparked dissent within the cabinet of Premier Blaine Higgs and so far led

BRIDGEWATER, N.S. — Four people have died in a three-car collision on a major highway in southern Nova Scotia.

WOOD ISLANDS, P.E.I. — Ferry travel between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia has been cancelled until at least Wednesday morning due to technical problems with the service's sole vessel, the MV Confederation.

HALIFAX — About 1,800 striking educational support workers in the Halifax area have voted in favour of a deal with the province and are heading back to their jobs on Monday.

NORTH RUSTICO, P.E.I. — The politician who guided Prince Edward Island's Green Party to four years as the province's official Opposition — the best result for a Green party in Canada — is stepping down as leader.

TRENTON, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government has announced funding for a new facility that will house the Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame. Ottawa is providing $2.2 million for the facility in Trenton, N.S., while the province is investing $1.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said Friday he is open to a party vote on his leadership, but remained vague on whether he'll call an early provincial election.