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Human activity and climate change cause cascading effects for Arctic ecosystem

Human activity and climate change cause cascading effects for Arctic ecosystem

It doesn't end up on dinner plates and it lacks the popular appeal of whales and dolphins, but scientists warn that a small fish that is critical to Arctic marine life could be in trouble from climate change and human activity.
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RCMP say New Brunswick man dead after highway crash east of Halifax

RCMP say New Brunswick man dead after highway crash east of Halifax

GRAND DESERT, N.S. — Halifax-area RCMP say a 76-year-old New Brunswick man is dead after a crash involving a pickup truck east of the city. The crash occurred around 3:10 a.m.
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Oceanographers say warming waters in the Gulf of St. Lawrence affecting animal life

Oceanographers say warming waters in the Gulf of St. Lawrence affecting animal life

MONTREAL — From great white sharks around Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine to lobsters conquering new territory, oceanographers say the warming of the Gulf of St. Lawrence is having an impact on the creatures that live in its unique ecosystem.
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New Brunswick RCMP recover body of second missing fisherman near Portage Island

New Brunswick RCMP recover body of second missing fisherman near Portage Island

HALIFAX — RCMP in New Brunswick say the body of a second man who didn't return from a fishing trip has been found. Brothers Aldéric Thibodeau, 75, and Léandre Thibodeau, 82, were last seen Aug.
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Nova Scotia Power handed $750,000 fine for failing to meet performance standards

Nova Scotia Power handed $750,000 fine for failing to meet performance standards

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's electric utility has been fined $750,000 for failing to meet 2022 performance targets set by the provincial regulator.
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Guilbeault defends Canada's climate progress as Equinor plans more drilling off N.L.

Guilbeault defends Canada's climate progress as Equinor plans more drilling off N.L.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Amid a summer of severe wildfires and flooding, the federal environment minister expressed no concern over plans by a Norwegian energy company to drill for more oil off the coast of Newfoundland.
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Bouncer charged with manslaughter in Christmas Eve killing of man in downtown Halifax

Bouncer charged with manslaughter in Christmas Eve killing of man in downtown Halifax

HALIFAX — A man who was working security at a Halifax bar on Christmas Eve has been charged with the killing of an Ontario man.
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Newfoundland hospitals grapple with patients admitted because they have nowhere to go

Newfoundland hospitals grapple with patients admitted because they have nowhere to go

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The woman in the corner of the emergency room still haunts Dr. Gerard Farrell, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association.
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N.B. child advocate says LGBTQ policy in schools violates Charter rights of kids

N.B. child advocate says LGBTQ policy in schools violates Charter rights of kids

FREDERICTON — Changes to New Brunswick's policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools violate the Charter rights of children, the province's child and youth advocate said Tuesday.
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Cash incentives offered to Nova Scotia businesses that promote the 'Gaelic brand'

Cash incentives offered to Nova Scotia businesses that promote the 'Gaelic brand'

HALIFAX — The next time you order a meal in Nova Scotia, you could get a discount on your bill – if you know some Gaelic.
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