Atlantic Canada News

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — The federal, provincial and municipal governments announced $24 million Friday to prepare the former coast guard property on the waterfront in Saint John, N.B., for redevelopment.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — This isn't the first time Newfoundland and Labrador's chief electoral officer has been at the centre of a political firestorm, but this one could make history.

FREDERICTON — The federal Fisheries Department will continue efforts this year to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales in Canadian waters, but it is making some changes to reduce the impact on the fishing industry.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Health officials on Prince Edward Island have confirmed one new case of COVID-19 today. Chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison says the case involves a man in his 20s who recently travelled outside of Atlantic Canada.

FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick have decided that people who are less at risk for severe complications from COVID-19 can wait up to 90 days to get a second vaccine dose.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador health authorities reported 48 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, while a Labrador mayor asked for calm and compassion after a presumed positive infection was identified in his town.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Cedric Desruisseaux had three goals and an assist and linemate Thomas Casey added two goals and three helpers as the Charlottetown Islanders blanked the Halifax Mooseheads 7-0 on Wednesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Hundreds of nurses and other health-care workers in Newfoundland and Labrador are braving the province's signature winter mix of wind, sleet and howling snowstorms to battle the spread of COVID-19.

FREDERICTON — A Riverview, N.B., woman wants an apology after her mother was kicked out of a hospital by security for holding her father's hand.

CORNER BROOK, N.L. — A Newfoundland and Labrador judge has denied bail to a man facing charges that include uttering threats to cause death.