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Halifax police supervisor 'shocked' that clothing was not collected in rape case

Halifax police supervisor 'shocked' that clothing was not collected in rape case

HALIFAX — A Halifax police supervisor says he was shocked when an alleged sexual assault victim told him her clothing hadn't been collected as evidence 10 days after her physical exam. Sgt.
N.L. Human Rights Commission drops walk-in clients as demand rises for food, housing

N.L. Human Rights Commission drops walk-in clients as demand rises for food, housing

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission says people have been knocking on its doors looking for help because they can't find food and housing. The number of people arriving at the St.
N.B. and N.S. premiers to apply for federal funding to protect crucial isthmus

N.B. and N.S. premiers to apply for federal funding to protect crucial isthmus

MONCTON, N.B. — The premiers of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia say they will apply for federal funding to help protect a vital land corridor linking the two provinces.
Great Big Sea founder to enter Toronto theatre scene with 'Let's Dance! The Musical'

Great Big Sea founder to enter Toronto theatre scene with 'Let's Dance! The Musical'

TORONTO — Terra Bruce Productions, the musical theatre company led by a founding member of the folk-rock band Great Big Sea, is set enter the Toronto theatre scene this year with two original shows.
Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Marine scientists and conservationists are calling on officials to pause Newfoundland and Labrador's commercial capelin fishery.
Ex-officer's account of being ordered to 'close' rape file challenged in N.S. hearing

Ex-officer's account of being ordered to 'close' rape file challenged in N.S. hearing

HALIFAX — A retired Halifax police officer denied on Monday that he had ordered a former subordinate to stop investigating an alleged sexual assault, but he admitted that police made errors in the case.
In Newfoundland, arrival of 'Come From Away,' tourists squeezes unhoused from hotels

In Newfoundland, arrival of 'Come From Away,' tourists squeezes unhoused from hotels

GANDER, N.L. — It's peak tourism season, and with the new Gander production of the Broadway musical "Come From Away" drawing visitors from afar, the central Newfoundland town is especially full.
Cape Breton's Donkin coal mine shut down again over reports of rock fall

Cape Breton's Donkin coal mine shut down again over reports of rock fall

DONKIN, N.S. — The Donkin underground coal mine in Cape Breton has been shut down again following reports of a rock fall on Saturday.
'Come From Away' halts Newfoundland performances after illness among cast and crew

'Come From Away' halts Newfoundland performances after illness among cast and crew

GANDER, N.L. — A sold-out musical that is attracting people from across North America to the small town of Gander, N.L., has been forced to cancel performances this week because of illness among the cast and crew.
Mounties warn against vigilantism after string of crimes on remote island in N.B.

Mounties warn against vigilantism after string of crimes on remote island in N.B.

FREDERICTON — Police in New Brunswick are warning against vigilantism after a string of crimes on a remote island in the Bay of Fundy, but a local politician says residents are becoming increasingly desperate.
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