Atlantic News

HALIFAX — Police say they are investigating after an attempted home invasion at a Halifax home, which investigators determined was not random.

CHARLOTTETOWN — The first of two increases that will boost Prince Edward Island's minimum wage to $15 by the end of the year comes into effect on Sunday.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador that will remain in effect until Monday. It says several parts including the St.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Funds promised by Ottawa to help the Canadian Red Cross with relief efforts following post-tropical storm Fiona have not yet been received.

Noah was the most popular baby name in New Brunswick this year, while in Nova Scotia it was Oliver.

HALIFAX — Augy Jones, the first member named to a Nova Scotia government panel that will examine how racism affects a community's natural environment, says he hopes the panel's work gets national recognition for the way it approaches the problem.

SYDNEY, N.S. — Cape Breton University says it's limiting enrolment to a popular business program following concerns the school is not equipped to handle the recent influx of international students.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The availability of public housing improved slightly along Labrador's north coast this year, but observers say shortages and persistent systemic problems remain.

HALIFAX — Trucks and buses that travel between Canada’s provinces and territories will be required by Jan. 1 to be equipped with electronic devices that log the number of hours drivers spend on the road.

CLARK'S HARBOUR, N.S. — Coastal communities across Atlantic Canada were aching Wednesday after the loss of a fisherman in Nova Scotia this week.