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Mayoral candidate says Halifax attracts unhoused people, advocates say that's untrue

Mayoral candidate says Halifax attracts unhoused people, advocates say that's untrue

HALIFAX — A candidate for Halifax mayor says the municipality's approach to homeless encampments has encouraged unhoused people from across the country to move to the city to live in tents — a claim housing advocates and city councillors say is untru
New Brunswick Liberals pledge overhaul of recruitment for health professionals

New Brunswick Liberals pledge overhaul of recruitment for health professionals

ST. STEPHEN, N.B. — New Brunswick’s Liberals are pledging to overhaul the way the province recruits health professionals should the party win the Oct. 21 provincial election. Leader Susan Holt, campaigning Tuesday in St. Stephen, N.B.
Canada announces deal with France on contentious Atlantic halibut fishery

Canada announces deal with France on contentious Atlantic halibut fishery

OTTAWA — Months of negotiations have resulted in an agreement between Canada and France allowing fishers from a tiny archipelago near Newfoundland a portion of the annual Atlantic halibut catch, officials announced Monday.
Via Rail CEO says late trains to Halifax "elephant in the room" as service modernizes

Via Rail CEO says late trains to Halifax "elephant in the room" as service modernizes

HALIFAX — The CEO of Via Rail told a Halifax business audience on Monday that although the Crown corporation has big modernization plans for its passenger service to the Maritimes, it needs to ensure its trains run on time.
50 people report gastrointestinal illness after attending P.E.I. shellfish festival

50 people report gastrointestinal illness after attending P.E.I. shellfish festival

CHARLOTTETOWN — Public health officials in Prince Edward Island are investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness reported among dozens of people who attended a shellfish festival over the weekend.
Man and woman from P.E.I. killed in head-on collision in New Brunswick

Man and woman from P.E.I. killed in head-on collision in New Brunswick

MELROSE, NEW BRUNSWICK — Police say a man and a woman from Charlottetown were killed Sunday afternoon when their minivan collided with a pickup truck in Melrose, N.B.
New Brunswick election: Green Party promises 'guaranteed livable income'

New Brunswick election: Green Party promises 'guaranteed livable income'

FREDERICTON — The Green Party in New Brunswick is promising to end "deep poverty" by providing a guaranteed income to impoverished residents if elected to govern the province on Oct. 21.
N.S. firm lands US$25 million to capture carbon by mixing limestone in rivers

N.S. firm lands US$25 million to capture carbon by mixing limestone in rivers

HALIFAX — A Halifax-based company says it expects to receive US$25.4 million for projects aimed at reduce greenhouse gas emissions by mixing crushed limestone in rivers in Canada and Scandinavia.
New Brunswick promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, energy subsidies

New Brunswick promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, energy subsidies

Voters in New Brunswick are scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 21. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties: Progressive Conservatives: — Cut the harmonized sales tax by two points, from 15 per cent to 13 per cent.
'I'm playing the sidelines': Unhappy N. B. Tories sit out this election

'I'm playing the sidelines': Unhappy N. B. Tories sit out this election

Jason Sully would normally spend the first weekend of a provincial election period immersed in campaign logistics — knocking on doors, organizing volunteers and all the other behind-the-scenes work involved in getting candidates elected.