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New Brunswick's premier is pushing back against claims that a piece of provincial legislation, rather than federal rules, is to blame for higher gas prices.

HALIFAX — With uncertainty looming over Halifax's Pride parade this year, smaller communities in Nova Scotia are stepping up and opening their doors during what some say is a pivotal time for LGBTQ rights.

GANDER, N.L. — Janet Hayward didn't show too much outward excitement Friday night as she walked toward a Gander, N.L., theatre to see the musical that inspired what she calls her "Newfoundland Quest" -- but she did arrive a full hour early.

FREDERICTON — Tourism officials say the sporadic ferry service this year between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia is hurting local businesses.

HALIFAX — Transport Canada will tighten inspections of fishing vessels in the aftermath of a deadly Nova Scotia sinking in 2020, but the widow of a lost crew member says the reform doesn't go far enough to prevent future tragedies.

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia byelection to choose a new member of the legislature for the riding of Preston will be held on Aug. 8, Premier Tim Houston announced today.

CHARLOTTETOWN — The company that operates the ferry between Nova Scotia and eastern Prince Edward Island says the MV Confederation will be out of service until at least next week.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The company that operated a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic says it has suspended operations. OceanGate, based in Everett, Wash.

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has amassed nearly $41 million in security deposits collected from residential tenants in a practice that is unique in Canada and that critics say needs to change.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's premier has announced plans to build a publicly funded nursing home on the eastern outskirts of Halifax geared toward the needsof Black communities.