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Noah and Charlotte top baby names in New Brunswick for 2024

Noah and Charlotte top baby names in New Brunswick for 2024

FREDERICTON — The most common names for newborns in New Brunswick in 2024 were Noah and Charlotte. Service New Brunswick says other popular names this year included Liam, Oliver, Henry, Jack, Olivia, Amelia, Elizabeth and Ellie.
'It isn't a future thing.' Climate change is taking a toll on Canada's lighthouses

'It isn't a future thing.' Climate change is taking a toll on Canada's lighthouses

HALIFAX — For more than 150 years, the stout and tidy Walton Harbour lighthouse in Nova Scotia has stood watch from a cliff overlooking the upper Bay of Fundy.
Homan and Bottcher earn two victories at Canadian mixed doubles curling trials

Homan and Bottcher earn two victories at Canadian mixed doubles curling trials

LIVERPOOL, N.S. — Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher earned two victories on the opening day at the Canadian mixed doubles curling trials.
Debris found at St. John's airport after plane takes off, catches fire on N.S. runway

Debris found at St. John's airport after plane takes off, catches fire on N.S. runway

HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is investigating whether debris found on the runway of an airport in St. John's is connected to the plane that caught fire over the weekend after it landed on a Halifax runway.
New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

FREDERICTON — Motorists caught in New Brunswick for driving while impaired will face additional immediate consequences under new penalties that take effect Jan. 1.
Theodore, William and Jack most popular baby names in 2024 in Nova Scotia

Theodore, William and Jack most popular baby names in 2024 in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — The most popular name for a baby born in Nova Scotia this year was Theodore. Service Nova Scotia says other names in the top ten are William, Jack, Noah, Charlotte, and Amelia.

Lounsbury and Mercier score two goals apiece as Wildcats defeat Islanders

CHARLOTTETOWN — Preston Lounsbury and Alex Mercier scored two goals apiece as the Moncton Wildcats topped the Charlottetown Islanders 6-3 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday.
TSB investigating rough plane landing in Halifax, passenger says flames were visible

TSB investigating rough plane landing in Halifax, passenger says flames were visible

HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after sparks and flames shot from under the wing of a plane that landed hard in Halifax.
Flights temporarily suspended at Halifax airport after airplane landing incident

Flights temporarily suspended at Halifax airport after airplane landing incident

HALIFAX — An aircraft incident at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport caused temporary delays to all flight operations Saturday night. Airport spokesperson Tiffany Chase says at approximately 9:30 p.m.

QMJHL roundup: Morin's four-point game paces Wildcats to 7-2 win over Sea Dogs

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Etienne Morin's goal and three assists led the visiting Moncton Wildcats to a 7-2 win over the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League on Saturday.
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