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Health care dominates Prince Edward Island debate ahead of April 3 vote

Health care dominates Prince Edward Island debate ahead of April 3 vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative leader was put on the defensive on issues such as health care and climate change but didn't take the bait in the only televised leaders debate ahead of the April 3 provincial election.
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St. John's, N.L., airport reopen to public after ceiling fire creates damage

St. John's, N.L., airport reopen to public after ceiling fire creates damage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The St. John's International Airport reopened Sunday evening almost two days after a fire in a second-floor ceiling caused soot and water damage. The airport in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital was evacuated at 11:30 p.m.
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Elections P.E.I. reports 'busy' turnout at first advance poll of provincial election

Elections P.E.I. reports 'busy' turnout at first advance poll of provincial election

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's election agency is describing turnout for the first advance poll as "busy," after over 13,000 people cast ballots on Saturday. Elections P.E.I.
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Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Montreal departs Halifax for Indo-Pacific operation

Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Montreal departs Halifax for Indo-Pacific operation

HALIFAX — A Royal Canadian Navy frigate departed Halifax today as part of the federal government's wider strategy of boosting its presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

CHARLOTTETOWN — As the Prince Edward Island election approaches its final week, the Green Party is fighting to hold onto its historic gains from the last provincial vote — a battle some experts say could result in lost seats.
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Piper down: Village in New Brunswick wants giant sandpiper returned to pedestal

Piper down: Village in New Brunswick wants giant sandpiper returned to pedestal

FREDERICTON — A new sculpture has been commissioned and a platform has been built — but a New Brunswick village's oversized avian avatar has still not returned to its roost. Standing 2.
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Atlantic Canadians on social assistance needed more help from budgets, advocates say

Atlantic Canadians on social assistance needed more help from budgets, advocates say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Atlantic Canada is home to the lowest social assistance rates in the country, and advocates say provincial budgets presented this week didn't do much to change that.
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Advocates say Nova Scotia budget neglects affordable housing crisis

Advocates say Nova Scotia budget neglects affordable housing crisis

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia budget presented this week neglects people struggling with affordability and those on the edge of experiencing homelessness, housing advocates say. The government's budget, tabled Thursday, allocates $21.
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New Brunswick police investigating after cyclist hits wire at head level across trail

New Brunswick police investigating after cyclist hits wire at head level across trail

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in Saint John, N.B., say they are investigating after a cyclist rode into a wire strung between trees in Rockwood Park.
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Nova Scotia Tories table second deficit budget aimed at fixing health care

Nova Scotia Tories table second deficit budget aimed at fixing health care

HALIFAX — Repairing Nova Scotia’s faltering health-care system is the centrepiece of the provincial government’s $14.4-billion budget tabled Thursday, with spending on health jumping 13 per cent over the next year alone.
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