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Homan, Einarson and McEwen advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event

Homan, Einarson and McEwen advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event

CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada's Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson advanced to the women's quarterfinals at the HearingLife Tour Challenge with wins on Friday, while Mike McEwen moved on to the men's final eight.
New Brunswick election: Liberals promise to open community health clinic in Woodstock

New Brunswick election: Liberals promise to open community health clinic in Woodstock

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Liberal party is promising to open a community health clinic in Woodstock, N.B., if the party wins the Oct. 21 election.
'Pattern' of violence, threats against federal fisheries officers in Maritimes

'Pattern' of violence, threats against federal fisheries officers in Maritimes

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department says it is concerned about a "pattern" of violence and threats toward its enforcement officers after two tense incidents off southwestern Nova Scotia last month.
Nova Scotia reveals $25-million deal with Airbus to replace wildfire helicopter fleet

Nova Scotia reveals $25-million deal with Airbus to replace wildfire helicopter fleet

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it has a $25-million deal with aerospace giant Airbus for four new helicopters to fight wildfires.
Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

CHARLOTTETOWN — Brad Jacobs and Bruce Mouat became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament with wins in Thursday's third draw.

QMJHL Roundup: Peddle, Beaulieu lead Sea Dogs to 6-3 comeback win over Titan

BATHURST, N.B. — Tyler Peddle and Jacob Beaulieu each scored two goals as the Saint John Sea Dogs earned a 6-3 comeback win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Thursday.
New Brunswick election: Liberals promise safeguards for LGBTQ+ students

New Brunswick election: Liberals promise safeguards for LGBTQ+ students

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Liberals say that if their party is elected, teachers will no longer need parental consent before they can use the preferred first names and pronouns of transgender students under 16.
P.E.I. oyster parasite has spread to majority of bays and rivers around the Island

P.E.I. oyster parasite has spread to majority of bays and rivers around the Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — A parasite threatening Prince Edward Island's world-renowned oyster industry has likely spread to a majority of the bays and rivers around the province, a federal official said Thursday.
Federal fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on the water in N.S.

Federal fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on the water in N.S.

HALIFAX — Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia say they're refusing some enforcement duties because of threats to their safety, as they await Ottawa's response to their complaints.
Nova Scotia's premier says he will sit down with wineries to discuss possible funding

Nova Scotia's premier says he will sit down with wineries to discuss possible funding

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said Thursday he’s willing to meet with the province’s wine industry to try to resolve an impasse over the financial help his government has offered grape growers.