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N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

FREDERICTON — The number of new influenza cases reported in the province has hit an all-time high, New Brunswick's acting chief medical officer of health said Tuesday. The 836 lab-confirmed flu infections between Nov. 27 and Dec.
P.E.I. utility Maritime Electric estimates cost of hurricane Fiona at $35 million

P.E.I. utility Maritime Electric estimates cost of hurricane Fiona at $35 million

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's electric utility says it will cost about $35 million to repair damage to the company's distribution system caused by post-tropical storm Fiona.
Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home-heating assistance

Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home-heating assistance

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is investing $140 million over the next four years for energy efficiency programs to help low- and middle-income homeowners end their use of heating oil.
The man who oversaw Newfoundland and Labrador's rocky election has been replaced

The man who oversaw Newfoundland and Labrador's rocky election has been replaced

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The man who oversaw Newfoundland and Labrador's unusual 2021 provincial election has been replaced.
Retired Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP corporal charged with assault, confinement

Retired Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP corporal charged with assault, confinement

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's police oversight agency has charged a retired RCMP officer with forcible confinement and assault. The Serious Incident Response Team of Newfoundland and Labrador says Cpl.
Winter storm forces school closures in parts of the Maritimes

Winter storm forces school closures in parts of the Maritimes

HALIFAX — Winter storm warnings remain in effect for much of the Maritimes as a snowstorm has forced the closure of schools in parts of Nova Scotia and P.E.I.
N.B. to open Secretariat of Official Languages to oversee province's languages act

N.B. to open Secretariat of Official Languages to oversee province's languages act

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is set to launch a Secretariat of Official Languages that will oversee the way the government carries out its duties under the province's Official Languages Act, Premier Blaine Higgs announced Monday.
Nova Scotia health unions say ERs in crisis after email warned of 'dying' patients

Nova Scotia health unions say ERs in crisis after email warned of 'dying' patients

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's health unions say long-standing staffing shortages in emergency rooms are a key reason two hospital managers last week warned that some patients may be "dying" from long wait times.
Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard recommended for new name of Halifax's Cornwallis Street

Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard recommended for new name of Halifax's Cornwallis Street

HALIFAX — The daughter of late Mi’kmaq activist Nora Bernard says it’s “incredibly powerful” that a Halifax street that has long honoured a man who encouraged the killing of her ancestors will likely be renamed after her mother.

Nova Scotia moves a step closer to protecting 20 per cent of its land and water

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced plans today to protect 9,300 hectares of Crown land by creating six new nature reserves and expanding seven wilderness areas.
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