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Halifax proposed as new home for NATO's North American innovation hub: minister

Halifax proposed as new home for NATO's North American innovation hub: minister

HALIFAX — Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Friday a proposal to establish an innovation hub in Halifax for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

HALIFAX — The head of pediatrics at the largest children’s hospital in Atlantic Canada says Nova Scotia is seeing extremely high numbers of children sick amid a "perfect storm" of respiratory illnesses. Dr.
Fredericton police aim to equip all front-line officers with body cameras next year

Fredericton police aim to equip all front-line officers with body cameras next year

FREDERICTON — The police force in New Brunswick's capital aims to equip all its front-line officers with body cameras next year in an effort to increase transparency and public trust.
Nova Scotia NDP calling for free high-dose flu shots for senior

Nova Scotia NDP calling for free high-dose flu shots for senior

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will not be making a high-dose influenza vaccine free to residents 65 and over, despite recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization that the shot be used for seniors when it is available.
Desmond inquiry: N.S. judge says his final report won't be released until next year

Desmond inquiry: N.S. judge says his final report won't be released until next year

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia judge leading an inquiry into the death of a former soldier who killed his family and himself in 2017 says a final report will be released sometime next year.
Newfoundland's fishing towns were built to survive, but Fiona changed the game

Newfoundland's fishing towns were built to survive, but Fiona changed the game

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — For generations, Cory Munden's family has been building and living on the same piece of oceanside land in the southwestern Newfoundland town of Port aux Basques.
Threats levelled after organizers change route of Nova Scotia Santa Claus parade

Threats levelled after organizers change route of Nova Scotia Santa Claus parade

SYDNEY, N.S. — A change in route for the Santa Claus parade in Sydney, N.S., has caused a fallout in the Cape Breton community, where organizers and city councillors are dealing with threats.
Report slams lavish salaries at N.L. corporation responsible for Muskrat Falls dam

Report slams lavish salaries at N.L. corporation responsible for Muskrat Falls dam

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An auditor's report says there was no business justification for the high salaries paid to executives and managers at the Newfoundland and Labrador Crown energy corporation responsible for Muskrat Falls.
Advocates warn N.B. is breaking fragile social contract by reforming French immersion

Advocates warn N.B. is breaking fragile social contract by reforming French immersion

FREDERICTON — The language debate has been rekindled in Canada's only officially bilingual province, as the New Brunswick government looks to reform French immersion in schools. Premier Blaine Higgs says the French immersion program has failed.
Nova Scotia notes importance of helping ex-military members move to skilled trades

Nova Scotia notes importance of helping ex-military members move to skilled trades

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia legislature committee heard Tuesday about the importance of supporting military members who want to transition to a skilled trade upon leaving the service.