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New French immersion program proposed in N.B. cuts time students learn in French

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick has proposed a new French immersion program that cuts the time elementary school students spend learning in French, prompting scathing criticism from a parent group.

Dec 15, 2022 1:41 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia adds hundreds more beds to redevelopment of Halifax hospital complex

HALIFAX — The planned redevelopment of a sprawling Halifax hospital complex is being reworked to add hundreds more beds and new facilities, the Nova Scotia government announced Thursday.

Dec 15, 2022 1:32 PM Read more >

'Prey-switching' blamed for death of Toronto woman mauled by coyotes 13 years ago

HALIFAX — A new and unusual theory has emerged about the coyotes that killed a young Toronto woman on a Nova Scotia hiking trail 13 years ago. Researchers say that on Oct.

Dec 15, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

New N.S. top Mountie says public wants to keep force despite mass shooting response

HALIFAX — The RCMP's new commanding officer in Nova Scotia believes the public wants a renewed relationship with his police force despite its widely criticized response to the 2020 mass shooting.

Dec 14, 2022 1:46 PM Read more >

Two sent to hospital with serious injuries after plane crash near Labrador airport

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two people with serious injuries were airlifted to hospital Wednesday after their small plane crashed near the airport in the Labrador town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Dec 14, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia government announces $115 million in inflation-relief measures

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier announced a new $115.4-million funding package Wednesday aimed at helping low- and middle-income earners with inflation.

Dec 14, 2022 11:49 AM Read more >

Transport Canada must be 'more vigilant,' relatives say two years after N.S. sinking

MILTON, N.S. — Geno Francis loved most things about fishing on the high seas, but his son says that in his final year, fear overshadowed that passion.

Dec 14, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia surgical wait-list currently at 22,600 patients, committee told

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s surgery backlog sits at 22,600 patients, the legislature’s health committee was told Tuesday.

Dec 13, 2022 2:51 PM Read more >

N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

FREDERICTON — The number of new influenza cases reported in the province has hit an all-time high, New Brunswick's acting chief medical officer of health said Tuesday. The 836 lab-confirmed flu infections between Nov. 27 and Dec.

Dec 13, 2022 2:39 PM Read more >

P.E.I. utility Maritime Electric estimates cost of hurricane Fiona at $35 million

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's electric utility says it will cost about $35 million to repair damage to the company's distribution system caused by post-tropical storm Fiona.

Dec 13, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >