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Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman's death at sea

Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman's death at sea

HALIFAX — An investigation into how the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a Nova Scotia vessel in distress two years ago raises questions about why one fisherman died after a towing operation went awry.
As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland energy company's embrace of data centres is raising doubts about eastern Canadian hopes of harnessing the region's howling winds to supply Germany with power from green hydrogen.
'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike

'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike

Envelopes full of handwritten letters and donations for various charities are piling up on Dianne Parker's desk due to the Canada Post strike.
50-50 chance: After tie vote, Cape Breton-area councillor to be chosen by random draw

50-50 chance: After tie vote, Cape Breton-area councillor to be chosen by random draw

HALIFAX — It will be the luck of the draw that chooses the next councillor for a district in northern Cape Breton after two candidates earned the same number of votes in a recent municipal election.
Halifax security forum gathers as Trump's support for Taiwan, Ukraine in question

Halifax security forum gathers as Trump's support for Taiwan, Ukraine in question

HALIFAX — Uncertainty is a key theme this year at the annual, three-day gathering in Halifax of political leaders, defence officials and policy analysts who aim to promote democratic values around the globe.
Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies

Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies

Canadian under-20 coach Cindy Tye will serve as interim coach for Canada's upcoming women's friendlies against Iceland and South Korea.
Talk of gender-based violence largely absent from N.S. election, says women's group

Talk of gender-based violence largely absent from N.S. election, says women's group

HALIFAX — Domestic violence has not been given enough attention during the Nova Scotia election campaign, with only one of the three major parties mentioning intimate-partner violence in their platform, says a group that advocates for women's rights.
New Brunswick First Nations can claim title over privately owned land: court

New Brunswick First Nations can claim title over privately owned land: court

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick court has found that First Nations can seek title to vast areas of privately owned land in the province, but to do so they have to go through the Crown rather than the companies that own it. The Nov.
New Brunswick measles outbreak now reporting 44 cases, mostly teens and children

New Brunswick measles outbreak now reporting 44 cases, mostly teens and children

FREDERICTON — A measles outbreak in New Brunswick that began last month with a single travel-related case is growing and today stands at 44 cases.
Canadian leads group pushing Vatican for zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy

Canadian leads group pushing Vatican for zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An international group led by a Canadian is in Rome this week to push the Catholic Church to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy.
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