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Newfoundland man fatally electrocuted by downed power line, two women injured

Newfoundland man fatally electrocuted by downed power line, two women injured

TORBAY, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland say a man was fatally electrocuted Saturday by a downed power wire about 10 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L.
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Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for 'troubling' posts about Israel

Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for 'troubling' posts about Israel

HALIFAX — An election candidate criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for "troubling" and "damaging" social media posts is no longer running for Nova Scotia's New Democratic Party in the Nov. 26 general election, the party says.
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A new generation is bringing people back to abandoned Newfoundland towns

A new generation is bringing people back to abandoned Newfoundland towns

HICKMAN'S HARBOUR, N.L. — Brian Avery was three years old when he and his parents packed their belongings into a boat and pulled away from Deer Harbour, N.L., leaving behind their home, their way of life and centuries of family history.
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11 new cases of measles confirmed in New Brunswick, bringing total cases to 25

11 new cases of measles confirmed in New Brunswick, bringing total cases to 25

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick health officials urged residents to get vaccinated Saturday after 11 new cases of measles were confirmed in the province. The new cases were detected in Fredericton and parts of the upper Saint John River valley area.
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Affordability or bust: Nova Scotia election campaign all about cost of living

Affordability or bust: Nova Scotia election campaign all about cost of living

HALIFAX — A lot has changed in Nova Scotia since the Progressive Conservatives won a dominant electoral majority in the 2021 election with a targeted focus on health care.
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First World War airmen from New Brunswick were pioneers of air warfare

First World War airmen from New Brunswick were pioneers of air warfare

FREDERICTON — When pilots took to the air for combat during the First World War, it had been less than 15 years since the Wright brothers' famous first flight in 1903.
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Alberta's Balderston claims last semifinal berth at Canadian mixed curling playdowns

Alberta's Balderston claims last semifinal berth at Canadian mixed curling playdowns

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Alberta's Kurt Balderston defeated Newfoundland and Labrador's Trent Skanes 6-4 on Friday and qualified for the semifinals at the Canadian mixed curling championship.
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N.S. election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties?

Voters in Nova Scotia are scheduled to go to the polls on Nov. 26. At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent.
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'Disgraceful': N.S. Tory leader slams school's request that military remove uniform

'Disgraceful': N.S. Tory leader slams school's request that military remove uniform

HALIFAX — A Halifax-area school is walking back its request that service members not attend its Remembrance Day ceremony in uniform, following an outburst of anger including from the Nova Scotia premier, who said the initial ask was “disgraceful and
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N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's incumbent Progressive Conservatives released their election platform Friday, announcing that if elected to govern Nov. 26, they will impose a cap on electricity rate increases.
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