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Suncor Energy pleads guilty to charges for 2019 injury on oil vessel off Newfoundland

Suncor Energy pleads guilty to charges for 2019 injury on oil vessel off Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Suncor Energy has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to two charges stemming from a worker injury in 2019 aboard its production vessel in an oilfield off the coast of Newfoundland.
Nova Scotia government defends funding offer rejected by wine industry

Nova Scotia government defends funding offer rejected by wine industry

HALIFAX — An offer of additional financial aid to Nova Scotia’s wine industry is still on the table despite being rejected by grape growers earlier this week, say provincial officials.
Nova Scotia tourism hurt by ferry cancellations as tourist season winds down: mayor

Nova Scotia tourism hurt by ferry cancellations as tourist season winds down: mayor

PICTOU, N.S. — The mayor of a Nova Scotia town says recent disruptions to the ferry service that links the province with eastern Prince Edward Island are posing a real challenge for the town's tourism industry.
Halifax police arrest third person in Devon Sinclair Marsman homicide

Halifax police arrest third person in Devon Sinclair Marsman homicide

HALIFAX — Halifax police have arrested a third person in a homicide case involving a 16-year-old who went missing two years ago. Sixteen-year-old Devon Sinclair Marsman was last seen alive on Feb.
Nova Scotia puts almost $22 million toward energy efficient housing programs

Nova Scotia puts almost $22 million toward energy efficient housing programs

The Nova Scotia government is dedicating almost $22 million for a suite of sustainable development and energy efficiency programs. In its announcement, the province says the funding is to support the net-zero construction sector.
New Brunswick election: Conservatives promise financial literacy curriculum

New Brunswick election: Conservatives promise financial literacy curriculum

FREDERICTON — The leader of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives is promising to make financial literacy part of the school curriculum if his party wins the Oct.
Party leaders of different stripes seem to agree on involuntary addiction treatment

Party leaders of different stripes seem to agree on involuntary addiction treatment

FREDERICTON — As they both campaign for re-election, the premiers of British Columbia and New Brunswick appear to agree on one controversial issue: involuntary care for those with severe drug addictions. Earlier this month, B.C.
N.B. election debate: Higgs defends major tax cut promise as services struggle

N.B. election debate: Higgs defends major tax cut promise as services struggle

MONCTON, N.B.
Small English soccer team has huge year, thanks in part to Newfoundland and Labrador

Small English soccer team has huge year, thanks in part to Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An unusual advertising deal paid off for Newfoundland and Labrador as a small northern England soccer club wearing the province's name on their jerseys faced off Tuesday against one of the best-known teams on the planet.
Ottawa finalizes $500M bailout to Nova Scotia Power to keep rates in check

Ottawa finalizes $500M bailout to Nova Scotia Power to keep rates in check

HALIFAX — Ottawa has finalized a $500-million bailout to help Nova Scotia Power keep rates from skyrocketing due to delivery delays of Muskrat Falls electricity.
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