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Halifax police investigating after stabbing at Dartmouth hotel sends one to hospital

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — One man is in hospital after an early morning stabbing at a Dartmouth hotel. Police were called to the parking lot of the Best Western just before 3 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived, they found a 43-year-old man with stab wounds.
DFO shuts down lucrative baby eel fishery in Maritimes amid poaching, safety concerns

DFO shuts down lucrative baby eel fishery in Maritimes amid poaching, safety concerns

HALIFAX — Federal fisheries officials shut down the lucrative baby eel fishery in the Maritimes on Saturday amid growing concerns of illegal poaching and violence.
Several kids taken to hospital after chlorine gas leak at St. John's hotel: officials

Several kids taken to hospital after chlorine gas leak at St. John's hotel: officials

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Hundreds of people were temporarily emptied out of a downtown St. John's hotel Friday afternoon after a chlorine gas leak in the facility's pool area, officials said.
Alleged victim of assault in N.S. baby eel dispute faces charge for uttering threat

Alleged victim of assault in N.S. baby eel dispute faces charge for uttering threat

HUBBARDS, N.S. — A man who police say was assaulted with a pipe is now facing a charge for uttering threats during an argument that occurred just before the alleged attack.
In Newfoundland, 'commissioning' of troubled hydro dam met with skepticism, unease

In Newfoundland, 'commissioning' of troubled hydro dam met with skepticism, unease

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Though Muskrat Falls has weighed heavily on Newfoundland and Labrador's finances and residents' morale, reaction was surprisingly muted to an announcement this week that the project is finally considered to be in working order.
Tentative contract deal reached three weeks after faculty went on strike at UPEI

Tentative contract deal reached three weeks after faculty went on strike at UPEI

CHARLOTTETOWN — A tentative contract deal has been reached between the University of Prince Edward Island and striking members of its faculty association.
Charges laid in Nova Scotia after dispute over fishing of baby eels turns violent

Charges laid in Nova Scotia after dispute over fishing of baby eels turns violent

HUBBARDS, N.S. — Police in Nova Scotia say they've charged two men after an attack early today in a small community on the southern outskirts of Halifax following an argument that involved fishing for baby eels.
Rural Nova Scotia community seeking policing proposals, could dump the RCMP

Rural Nova Scotia community seeking policing proposals, could dump the RCMP

UPPER NAPPAN, N.S. — A largely rural municipality in northern Nova Scotia is looking into replacing the RCMP as its local police force almost three years after a mass shooting claimed the lives of four residents.
Newfoundland men accused of sexual violence against youth face more charges

Newfoundland men accused of sexual violence against youth face more charges

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland police have laid more charges against two men accused of sexually assaulting multiple teenagers in St. John's.
Jackie Vautour's family discussing next steps after belongings boxed from N.B. park

Jackie Vautour's family discussing next steps after belongings boxed from N.B. park

FREDERICTON — After Edmond Vautour took in the sight of what was once his family home, he said he was at a loss for words to describe the scene.