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Man charged in Toronto subway stabbing wanted in Newfoundland, docs suggest

The man accused in the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old at a Toronto subway station was wanted on an outstanding warrant in Newfoundland and had several criminal convictions in that province as well as Ontario, court documents indicate.

Mar 28, 2023 3:31 PM Read more >

N.S. woman sought in firearms case released after RCMP find no evidence of gun

The RCMP say officers have interviewed and released a woman who was being sought in relation to a firearms complaint on Sipekne'katik First Nation in central Nova Scotia on Sunday night. Spokesman Cpl.

Mar 28, 2023 2:57 PM Read more >

Opposition, labour group call for tax reform in N.S. amid rising cost of living

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Opposition and a major labour group in the province are calling for tax reform so that workers can keep more money in their pockets as they struggle with the rising cost of living.

Mar 28, 2023 2:18 PM Read more >

Senior Mounties involved in N.S. mass shooting response either retired or in new jobs

HALIFAX — As a public inquiry prepares for the release of its final report into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, its findings are sure to refocus the spotlight on the RCMP's problem-plagued response to the 13-hour rampage that claimed 22 lives.

Mar 28, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Health care dominates Prince Edward Island debate ahead of April 3 vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative leader was put on the defensive on issues such as health care and climate change but didn't take the bait in the only televised leaders debate ahead of the April 3 provincial election.

Mar 27, 2023 6:58 PM Read more >

St. John's, N.L., airport reopen to public after ceiling fire creates damage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The St. John's International Airport reopened Sunday evening almost two days after a fire in a second-floor ceiling caused soot and water damage. The airport in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital was evacuated at 11:30 p.m.

Mar 26, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

Elections P.E.I. reports 'busy' turnout at first advance poll of provincial election

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's election agency is describing turnout for the first advance poll as "busy," after over 13,000 people cast ballots on Saturday. Elections P.E.I.

Mar 26, 2023 12:59 PM Read more >

Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Montreal departs Halifax for Indo-Pacific operation

HALIFAX — A Royal Canadian Navy frigate departed Halifax today as part of the federal government's wider strategy of boosting its presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Mar 26, 2023 9:47 AM Read more >

P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

CHARLOTTETOWN — As the Prince Edward Island election approaches its final week, the Green Party is fighting to hold onto its historic gains from the last provincial vote — a battle some experts say could result in lost seats.

Mar 26, 2023 5:23 AM Read more >

Piper down: Village in New Brunswick wants giant sandpiper returned to pedestal

FREDERICTON — A new sculpture has been commissioned and a platform has been built — but a New Brunswick village's oversized avian avatar has still not returned to its roost. Standing 2.

Mar 26, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >