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It's raining microplastics: Hurricane Larry dropped plastic particles all over N.L.

It's raining microplastics: Hurricane Larry dropped plastic particles all over N.L.

When hurricane Larry made landfall in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2021, the powerful storm brought heavy rain and wind across the province — and millions of microplastic particles originating from the Atlantic Ocean, researchers from Dalhousie Unive
Halifax youth basketball association bans fans from games to curb abusive behaviour

Halifax youth basketball association bans fans from games to curb abusive behaviour

HALIFAX — A youth basketball association based in the Halifax area has banned all spectators from games this weekend in a bid to stop the antics of abusive fans.
New Year’s Day Levee 'doesn't feel right' amid homelessness crisis: Halifax mayor

New Year’s Day Levee 'doesn't feel right' amid homelessness crisis: Halifax mayor

HALIFAX — The annual New Year’s Day levee held at Halifax City Hall has been cancelled by the mayor, who says he wants to show respect for the plight of those in a homeless encampment in front of the municipal building.
Nova Scotia government to replace four helicopters used in fighting wildfires

Nova Scotia government to replace four helicopters used in fighting wildfires

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is planning to replace its fleet of four helicopter water bombers as it prepares to battle future wildfires in woodlands surrounding its cities and towns.
Police watchdog investigating after 48-year-old man dies in Saint John, N.B. cell

Police watchdog investigating after 48-year-old man dies in Saint John, N.B. cell

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in Saint John, N.B., say a man has died in their custody. The Saint John Police Force says in a news release officers detained a 48-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly being intoxicated in public.
Glen Assoun's daughter says probe of his wrongful conviction must become a priority

Glen Assoun's daughter says probe of his wrongful conviction must become a priority

HALIFAX — The daughter of a wrongfully convicted Nova Scotia man says that even in death her father is being denied justice — and she is demanding a stalled criminal investigation of his case become "a priority.
N.B. COVID-19 efforts 'above and beyond,' but decisions lacked evidence: auditor

N.B. COVID-19 efforts 'above and beyond,' but decisions lacked evidence: auditor

FREDERICTON — At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Brunswick's Health Department issued 33 recommendations without evidence to substantiate them, the province's auditor general says.
Nova Scotia budgeting $500 million for highway projects, improvements in 2024-25

Nova Scotia budgeting $500 million for highway projects, improvements in 2024-25

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s public works minister says her department will spend more than $500 million over 12 months on roadwork, major highway projects and bridge replacements, a figure up slightly from the prior year’s spending.
Rogers hails successful satellite-to-mobile phone call, with N.L. premier on one end

Rogers hails successful satellite-to-mobile phone call, with N.L. premier on one end

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has passed a key milestone in satellite-to-mobile connectivity as the company pushes to bring the technology to the entire country next year.
Giant inflatable Santa Claus display in Halifax-area neighbourhood also fundraiser

Giant inflatable Santa Claus display in Halifax-area neighbourhood also fundraiser

HALIFAX — Santa Claus is a particularly big deal this holiday season in one Halifax-area community.
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