Efforts are underway to encourage first time voters in New Brunswick’s upcoming provincial election to show up and make their mark following confusion four years ago. “Being able to vote for the first time is very exciting,” says Erin Dibble, a student at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. “I’ve been trying to figure out how … Read More “First time voters in focus ahead of N.B. provincial election following confusion in 2020” »
An editorial cartoon lampooning the large number of people running in Halifax’s mayoral election is facing criticism for using the image of a monkey to illustrate a candidate. The cartoon, by longtime freelance cartoonist Michael de Adder, depicts a bald white man and a monkey sitting next to each other on a sofa. The man wears … Read More “Political cartoon about Halifax mayoral race draws ire for using image of monkey” »
New Brunswick’s Liberal leader challenged her Progressive Conservative opponent on Wednesday night to explain how his plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes will help fund a health system struggling to care for a growing population. Susan Holt, the Liberal Opposition leader trying to deny Blaine Higgs a third term in office, … Read More “N.B. election debate: Leaders debate tax cuts and health care” »
Family members of a Cape Breton man who was killed nearly five years ago are upset that the man who pleaded guilty in their relative’s gruesome death will not be physically in court to hear victim impact statements. Joseph Evong, who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of 41-year-old Stephen Rose, will make a virtual appearance instead of … Read More “Family of Cape Breton man killed 5 years ago upset over virtual hearing” »
Tenants have begun to move their belongings in to a new 124-unit apartment building in Halifax while it is still under construction, prompting municipal officials to issue an order to comply for “several serious fire and life safety deficiencies.” The building at 5858 Macara St., called The Elevation, is owned by Halifax developer BANC Group. Construction workers … Read More “Halifax developer ordered to fix safety issues as tenants move belongings in to construction site” »
Before she became a Canadian household name, Sarah McLachlan plied her craft in her hometown of Halifax and took jobs where she could find them, even taking work outside the Scotiabank Centre. “I sold hot dogs out in front of (it),” she told CTV News Atlantic’s Katie Kelly. “That was one of my early gigs…selling … Read More “Sarah McLachlan excited to return to Halifax roots for tour” »
He’s just a few weeks away from turning 88-years-old, but Wanye MacKay is still hitting the gym. The former basketball player and coach plays twice a week at a drop-in game at Mount Allison University with students who are around one quarter his age. “I just enjoy playing basketball,” said MacKay. “Whoever shows up, you … Read More “‘Hats off to him’: 87-year-old player still hitting the court in Sackville, N.B.” »
HALIFAX – Ottawa has finalized a $500-million bailout to help Nova Scotia Power keep rates from skyrocketing due to delivery delays of Muskrat Falls electricity. Emera, the parent company of Nova Scotia Power, confirmed the deal — first announced Sept. 16 by federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson — in a news release Tuesday. The … Read More “Ottawa finalizes $500M bailout to Nova Scotia Power to keep rates in check” »
Lobster harvesters from the Maritimes walked out of a meeting with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Tuesday after officials allegedly refused to discuss the illegal fishing that has been taking place out of season since August. At the beginning of the meeting, a motion was made by harvester representatives to discuss the issue of ongoing … Read More “Maritime lobster harvesters walk out of DFO meeting over illegal fishing concerns” »
It’s been two years since Fiona made landfall — a storm that Maritimers won’t soon forget. “Horrible. I never got over that,” said Clarence Dawe of Sydney Mines, N.S. The system made landfall in Nova Scotia on the night of Sept. 23, 2022 and into the early morning hours of the following day. The Cape … Read More “Two years since Fiona, experts warn 2024 hurricane season is not over yet” »
