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Advocate hopes review of N.B. right-to-information law strengthens legislation

Advocate hopes review of N.B. right-to-information law strengthens legislation

FREDERICTON — Experts on government transparency are hoping a review of New Brunswick's right-to-information law — ranked as one of the worst in Canada — makes it easier for the public to access documents and records.
Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada

Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada

ALBANY, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND — Tolls on the Confederation Bridge linking Prince Edward Island to Canada's mainland will drop sharply starting Aug. 1, along with several other Atlantic travel fees, the prime minister said Monday.
Two men killed in weekend plane crash in Newfoundland, RCMP say

Two men killed in weekend plane crash in Newfoundland, RCMP say

DEER LAKE — RCMP say two men died in a plane crash over the weekend in western Newfoundland. Police say the only people aboard the plane — a 54-year-old pilot and a 27-year-old passenger — were pronounced dead at the scene in Deer Lake.

At least one person dead in western Newfoundland plane crash

DEER LAKE — The Transportation Safety Board has sent investigators to the site of a plane crash in western Newfoundland after a small plane crashed Saturday afternoon.
Evacuation order lifted for rural Newfoundland town threatened by wildfire

Evacuation order lifted for rural Newfoundland town threatened by wildfire

ST. JOHN'S — Residents of Musgrave Harbour, N.L., can go home, nearly a week after a nearby wildfire triggered an evacuation. Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Justice and Public Safety says the order to flee has ended, effective immediately.
Quebec sailor missing off Labrador coast rescued after cargo ship picked up signal

Quebec sailor missing off Labrador coast rescued after cargo ship picked up signal

ST. JOHN'S — A sailor was rescued at sea on Wednesday after he set out from Quebec on a solo journey to Greenland and then went missing off the southeast coast of Labrador.
Memorial University in N.L. axing 20 jobs as it tries to cut spending by $21 million

Memorial University in N.L. axing 20 jobs as it tries to cut spending by $21 million

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's only university is axing 20 permanent and contract positions as it seeks to cut spending by $20.85 million.
Boat sailing for Greenland missing off Labrador

Boat sailing for Greenland missing off Labrador

ST. JOHN'S — Officials say a six-metre sailboat headed for Greenland is missing off the southeast coast of Labrador.
Volunteer firefighters missing work to battle roaring wildfire in rural Newfoundland

Volunteer firefighters missing work to battle roaring wildfire in rural Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S — The mayor of a rural Newfoundland town is among the volunteer firefighters missing work to battle a raging wildfire in a part of Canada where unpaid town councils and first responders are shouldering increasing numbers of emergencies.
Wind, humidity slowing growth of fire that forced hundreds from homes in Newfoundland

Wind, humidity slowing growth of fire that forced hundreds from homes in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S — A fire that forced hundreds of people to evacuate Musgrave Harbour, N.L., remained about two kilometres from the town on Monday, but officials said less wind and more humidity was slowing its growth.