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N.B. government expands review of province's policy on sexual orientation in schools

N.B. government expands review of province's policy on sexual orientation in schools

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has expanded a review of the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools to include access to washroom facilities on the basis of gender identity.
Atlantic premiers play on false fear in call for fuel rules delay: environmentalist

Atlantic premiers play on false fear in call for fuel rules delay: environmentalist

HALIFAX — An environmentalist in New Brunswick says Atlantic premiers are using scaremongering tactics in their call for Ottawa to delay rules requiring refineries to reduce carbon in diesel and gasoline they produce.
Prince Edward Island government forecasts $98-million deficit in annual budget

Prince Edward Island government forecasts $98-million deficit in annual budget

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Prince Edward Island government tabled a $3.09-billion budget Thursday that forecasts a $97.6-million deficit and a promise to spend money for a new medical school to help the frail health-care sector.

Highlights from Prince Edward Island's 2023-24 annual provincial budget

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Prince Edward Island government tabled a $3.09-billion budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: — A projected deficit of $97.6 million on total revenues of $2.99 billion and expenditures of $3.09 billion.
St. John's was a 'safe' spot for Tina Turner, and Newfoundlanders remember her fondly

St. John's was a 'safe' spot for Tina Turner, and Newfoundlanders remember her fondly

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Tina Turner is being remembered in Newfoundland and Labrador for her kindness, her connection with the province, and for the series of unforgettable shows she played in St.
Volunteers step up to help lone caretaker of centuries-old New Brunswick cemetery

Volunteers step up to help lone caretaker of centuries-old New Brunswick cemetery

FREDERICTON — After three decades of keeping watch over the dead at a New Brunswick cemetery, home to the final resting place for some of the province's most notable names, Peter Spence now has help.
'Foreseeable' cyberattack on N.L. health network hit majority of province: report

'Foreseeable' cyberattack on N.L. health network hit majority of province: report

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Fundraiser to save historic, deconsecrated Nova Scotia church falling short of goal

Fundraiser to save historic, deconsecrated Nova Scotia church falling short of goal

HALIFAX — A 32-day fundraising campaign to preserve a huge and historic Acadian church in western Nova Scotia has raised only a fraction of the funds needed to save the building.
N.L. school board spent $682K battling human rights complaint filed by deaf child

N.L. school board spent $682K battling human rights complaint filed by deaf child

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's English school board spent nearly $700,000 on the unsuccessful challenge of a human rights complaint filed on behalf of a deaf boy.
Ottawa announces plans to spend $6.3 million on Nova Scotia tourism projects

Ottawa announces plans to spend $6.3 million on Nova Scotia tourism projects

HALIFAX — The federal government said today it plans to spend $6.3 million on 53 new tourism projects in Nova Scotia.