Atlantic News

Halifax region records increase in number of people diagnosed with HIV: Public Health

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is reporting a recent increase in the number of people diagnosed with HIV. The Public Health Department says it typically expects to record about 15 to 20 new cases of HIV every year.

Oct 3, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Halifax police deal with rowdy street gathering near Dalhousie University

HALIFAX — A massive weekend street party involving thousands of people near Dalhousie University saw Halifax police make several arrests as they attempted crowd control.

Oct 2, 2022 1:07 PM Read more >

Most P.E.I. schools to reopen after week-long closure following Fiona

HALIFAX — Most public schools in Prince Edward Island are ready to open Monday after being closed for all of last week following post-tropical storm Fiona.

Oct 2, 2022 12:22 PM Read more >

Minimum wage increases in three of four Atlantic provinces

HALIFAX — The minimum wage has gone up today in three of the four Atlantic provinces. New Brunswick has instituted a one-dollar increase, bringing its rate to the highest in the region at $13.75 per hour.

Oct 1, 2022 12:39 PM Read more >

Thousands without power in Atlantic Canada one week after Fiona blew across region

HALIFAX — Tens of thousands of homes and businesses are still without power one week after post-tropical storm Fiona blasted through Atlantic Canada and eastern Quebec.

Oct 1, 2022 12:16 PM Read more >