Atlantic Canada News

Operations of Nalcor Energy to be absorbed by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro: Furey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is absorbing the operations of Crown-owned Nalcor Energy, which is overseeing the troubled Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project, into the province's hydro utility.

Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM Read more >

Rental 'home it'll be:' MacNeil's sprawling Cape Breton abode now a fan retreat

Owners of a new vacation spot in Cape Breton hope Rita MacNeil’s enduring legacy will draw fans to their sprawling waterfront property. The late East Coast singer-songwriter's former home in Coxheath, N.S.

Jun 22, 2021 4:57 PM Read more >

Former member of Parliament T.J. Harvey first to enter N.B. Liberal leadership race

FREDERICTON — Former member of Parliament T.J. Harvey has formally launched his bid to become the next leader of the New Brunswick Liberals. He made the announcement today in Fredericton.

Jun 22, 2021 4:40 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia eliminates its intra-provincial ferry service fees

ENGLISHTOWN, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government is permanently removing fees from all seven of the ferry services operating within the province.

Jun 19, 2021 5:21 PM Read more >

'It's historic': Labrador Inuit government working to take over child welfare system

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — Labrador's Inuit government is embarking on a "historic" move to take over child welfare services from the Newfoundland and Labrador government.

Jun 18, 2021 5:22 PM Read more >

N.L. government's $505-million aid for Terra Nova a good deal, energy minister says

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Jun 17, 2021 6:15 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia town to change street name, citing slaughter of Indigenous people

BRIDGEWATER, N.S.

Jun 17, 2021 2:23 PM Read more >

N.L.'s troubled Terra Nova offshore oilfield saved by last-minute restructuring

CALGARY — The beleaguered Terra Nova oilfield off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador could live to pump another day after its owners reached a restructuring agreement in the eleventh hour Wednesday.

Jun 16, 2021 9:33 PM Read more >

Marissa Shephard pleads guilty to manslaughter, arson in brutal slaying of N.B. teen

MONCTON, N.B. — A New Brunswick woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson in the brutal slaying of 18-year-old Baylee Wylie of Moncton.

Jun 16, 2021 1:54 PM Read more >

Blue-green algae toxins confirmed at N.S. lake site where dogs died, person fell ill

ELMSDALE, N.S. — Tests have confirmed toxins from blue-green algae are present in a lake north of Halifax where two golden retrievers died and one person became sick last week.

Jun 15, 2021 4:29 PM Read more >