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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
N.S. housing crunch must be treated as 'once-in-a-generation challenge': industry

N.S. housing crunch must be treated as 'once-in-a-generation challenge': industry

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's housing shortage is a generational challenge that must be met with effort similar to what was needed to rebuild after the Halifax explosion, says the head of the province's construction association.
Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan

Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan

OTTAWA — Life expectancy for Canadians decreased for the third straight year in 2022, and more people died of COVID-19 than in any other year since the pandemic began, according to a report released Monday.
Three arrested after nine-hour standoff that postponed Newfoundland Christmas parade

Three arrested after nine-hour standoff that postponed Newfoundland Christmas parade

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary say they arrested three people after a nine-hour standoff that forced the postponement of the annual Christmas parade in St. John’s. Const.
Suncor restarts production at Terra Nova after work to extend life of project

Suncor restarts production at Terra Nova after work to extend life of project

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it has restarted production at its Terra Nova production, storage and off-loading vessel. The company says the restart comes after finishing work to extend the life of the project.
Newfoundland Christmas parade cancelled over 'firearms situation' in St. John's

Newfoundland Christmas parade cancelled over 'firearms situation' in St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Christmas parade in St. John's, N.L., was cancelled moments before getting underway on Sunday due to what police called a firearms situation in the city's downtown.
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