Atlantic News

Nova Scotia legislature committee unable to get cost estimate for hospital project

HALIFAX — The official cost estimate for one of Atlantic Canada’s largest infrastructure projects remains under wraps, as officials told a Nova Scotia legislature committee Wednesday that they couldn’t provide a number.

Oct 5, 2022 1:06 PM Read more >

Rising costs, labour shortages stand in way of quick Fiona rebuild in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — The desire to quickly rebuild after post-tropical storm Fiona is running up against challenges that existed before the hurricane-force winds left a trail of destruction in Nova Scotia: the rising cost of construction material and widespread

Oct 5, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

Women file suit alleging they were sexually assaulted by Newfoundland police officers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Seven women have filed a lawsuit alleging they were sexually assaulted by “various” on-duty officers with Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial police force between 2001 and 2017.

Oct 4, 2022 1:51 PM Read more >

SaltWire newspapers in Atlantic Canada to stop publishing print editions on Mondays

HALIFAX — The four daily newspapers owned by the SaltWire Network in Atlantic Canada will soon stop publishing on Mondays, though there will be digital editions. In a story published Tuesday, SaltWire said the change takes effect Oct.

Oct 4, 2022 9:46 AM Read more >

Halifax police ask Dalhousie University to play stronger role after violent gathering

HALIFAX — Dalhousie University should have a "stronger role to play" in controlling unsanctioned events like the massive street party that turned violent Saturday, the chief of Halifax police says in a letter to the school’s president. In an Oct.

Oct 3, 2022 2:37 PM Read more >

Nine days after Fiona, P.E.I. residents without power alarmed at pace of response

CHARLOTTETOWN — Residents of Prince Edward Island said Monday they're growing exhausted, anxious and cold as thousands remained without power nine days after post-tropical storm Fiona swept through the region.

Oct 3, 2022 2:31 PM Read more >

Halifax region records increase in number of people diagnosed with HIV: Public Health

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is reporting a recent increase in the number of people diagnosed with HIV. The Public Health Department says it typically expects to record about 15 to 20 new cases of HIV every year.

Oct 3, 2022 1:15 PM Read more >

Halifax police deal with rowdy street gathering near Dalhousie University

HALIFAX — A massive weekend street party involving thousands of people near Dalhousie University saw Halifax police make several arrests as they attempted crowd control.

Oct 2, 2022 2:07 PM Read more >

Most P.E.I. schools to reopen after week-long closure following Fiona

HALIFAX — Most public schools in Prince Edward Island are ready to open Monday after being closed for all of last week following post-tropical storm Fiona.

Oct 2, 2022 1:22 PM Read more >

Minimum wage increases in three of four Atlantic provinces

HALIFAX — The minimum wage has gone up today in three of the four Atlantic provinces. New Brunswick has instituted a one-dollar increase, bringing its rate to the highest in the region at $13.75 per hour.

Oct 1, 2022 1:39 PM Read more >