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Two sent to hospital with serious injuries after plane crash near Labrador airport

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two people with serious injuries were airlifted to hospital Wednesday after their small plane crashed near the airport in the Labrador town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Nova Scotia government announces $115 million in inflation-relief measures

Nova Scotia government announces $115 million in inflation-relief measures

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier announced a new $115.4-million funding package Wednesday aimed at helping low- and middle-income earners with inflation.
Transport Canada must be 'more vigilant,' relatives say two years after N.S. sinking

Transport Canada must be 'more vigilant,' relatives say two years after N.S. sinking

MILTON, N.S. — Geno Francis loved most things about fishing on the high seas, but his son says that in his final year, fear overshadowed that passion.
Nova Scotia surgical wait-list currently at 22,600 patients, committee told

Nova Scotia surgical wait-list currently at 22,600 patients, committee told

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s surgery backlog sits at 22,600 patients, the legislature’s health committee was told Tuesday.
N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

FREDERICTON — The number of new influenza cases reported in the province has hit an all-time high, New Brunswick's acting chief medical officer of health said Tuesday. The 836 lab-confirmed flu infections between Nov. 27 and Dec.
P.E.I. utility Maritime Electric estimates cost of hurricane Fiona at $35 million

P.E.I. utility Maritime Electric estimates cost of hurricane Fiona at $35 million

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's electric utility says it will cost about $35 million to repair damage to the company's distribution system caused by post-tropical storm Fiona.
Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home-heating assistance

Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home-heating assistance

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is investing $140 million over the next four years for energy efficiency programs to help low- and middle-income homeowners end their use of heating oil.
The man who oversaw Newfoundland and Labrador's rocky election has been replaced

The man who oversaw Newfoundland and Labrador's rocky election has been replaced

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The man who oversaw Newfoundland and Labrador's unusual 2021 provincial election has been replaced.
Retired Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP corporal charged with assault, confinement

Retired Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP corporal charged with assault, confinement

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's police oversight agency has charged a retired RCMP officer with forcible confinement and assault. The Serious Incident Response Team of Newfoundland and Labrador says Cpl.
Winter storm forces school closures in parts of the Maritimes

Winter storm forces school closures in parts of the Maritimes

HALIFAX — Winter storm warnings remain in effect for much of the Maritimes as a snowstorm has forced the closure of schools in parts of Nova Scotia and P.E.I.