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New Brunswick's Point Lepreau nuclear power plant down until mid-November

New Brunswick's Point Lepreau nuclear power plant down until mid-November

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — New Brunswick’s electrical utility says its sole nuclear generating station will remain shut down until at least mid-November. The station at Point Lepreau, N.B.
Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister

Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's fisheries minister says he hopes recently announced federal funding can help develop oysters that are resistant to a parasite that is threatening a fishery vital to the province.
Nova Scotia school support staff want a say in addressing school violence

Nova Scotia school support staff want a say in addressing school violence

HALIFAX — Unionized support workers in Nova Scotia’s public schools are pushing for improvements to deal with rising school violence, weeks before students are to return to the classroom.
Memorial University chair resigns after sharing pro-Palestinian email with alum's dad

Memorial University chair resigns after sharing pro-Palestinian email with alum's dad

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The chair of the board of regents at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador has resigned after he was criticized for forwarding a pro-Palestinian campaign email he received from an alumna to her father.
Forecast for Ernesto says hurricane will track 'well south' of Nova Scotia

Forecast for Ernesto says hurricane will track 'well south' of Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Hurricane Ernesto is expected to track "well south" of Nova Scotia by the time the storm approaches the Atlantic region on Monday, the Canadian Hurricane Centre says.
Lawsuit against Nova Scotia for flood response says boy's death 'preventable'

Lawsuit against Nova Scotia for flood response says boy's death 'preventable'

HALIFAX — The mother of a boy who died during flash flooding in Nova Scotia is suing the province for negligence, in the latest instance of a citizen trying to hold government accountable for alleged failures during a climate disaster.
Canadian forecasters monitoring Hurricane Ernesto as it moves toward Bermuda

Canadian forecasters monitoring Hurricane Ernesto as it moves toward Bermuda

HALIFAX — The Canadian Hurricane Centre says it is monitoring the progress of Ernesto, a hurricane that is expected to intensify and affect Bermuda this weekend.
Immigration minister looking into revoking terror suspect's citizenship

Immigration minister looking into revoking terror suspect's citizenship

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he plans to look into whether the man accused of plotting a terror attack in Toronto should have his Canadian citizenship revoked.
Chorus Aviation reports $180.6-million loss in second quarter

Chorus Aviation reports $180.6-million loss in second quarter

HALIFAX — Chorus Aviation Inc. says it lost $180.6 million in its second quarter, down from profits of $20.3 million during the same quarter last year.
Union explains conditions of Postmedia's acquisition of SaltWire newspaper chain

Union explains conditions of Postmedia's acquisition of SaltWire newspaper chain

HALIFAX — A national union that represents workers at Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain says conditions demanded by Postmedia in its bid to buy the insolvent SaltWire Network are not as bad as some observers had feared.