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Crown reduces second-degree murder charge for teen in stabbing death of Halifax boy

Crown reduces second-degree murder charge for teen in stabbing death of Halifax boy

HALIFAX — The Crown is no longer pursuing a second-degree murder charge against a teen who is alleged to have organized the fight last year that ended in the stabbing death of Halifax high school student Ahmad Al Marrach.
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Cocaine is killing more people in Newfoundland and Labrador than fentanyl, police say

Cocaine is killing more people in Newfoundland and Labrador than fentanyl, police say

ST JOHN'S NL — Highly potent cocaine is circulating in Newfoundland and Labrador, and police said Wednesday the drug is killing more people than fentanyl.
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Nova Scotia auditor general credits government on progress fulfilling recommendations

Nova Scotia auditor general credits government on progress fulfilling recommendations

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia auditor general Kim Adair said Tuesday the provincial government has made substantial progress toward acting on recommendations she made from 2020 to 2022.
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Nova Scotia moves forward with plan for municipalities to protect coastlines

Nova Scotia moves forward with plan for municipalities to protect coastlines

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is offering municipalities a blueprint on how they can protect the province’s 13,000 kilometres of coastline. Environment Minister Tim Halman was in Sydney, N.S.
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Elver fisher from Millbrook First Nation charged for allegedly assaulting officer

Elver fisher from Millbrook First Nation charged for allegedly assaulting officer

TANGIER — A man from Nova Scotia's Millbrook First Nation faces charges of assaulting and obstructing a fishery officer.
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Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

CHARLOTTETOWN — Representatives of Prince Edward Island's tourism industry say Ottawa's decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages in the sector.
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Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider 'all options' for future of utility

Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider 'all options' for future of utility

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt announced on Monday a comprehensive review of the province’s debt-laden electric utility.
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B.C. civil liberties group joins Supreme Court challenge of N.L. COVID restrictions

B.C. civil liberties group joins Supreme Court challenge of N.L. COVID restrictions

ST. JOHN'S — The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is intervening in a Supreme Court of Canada case this week examining the constitutionality of Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.
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P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa's cap on international student study permits

P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa's cap on international student study permits

CHARLOTTETOWN — A P.E.I. college says it is suspending a number of programs for the upcoming school year as a result of the federal government's cap on international student study permits.
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Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February

Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February

MONCTON — A funeral was held Saturday for Antonine Maillet, with songs and theatrical performances highlighting a celebration of the life of the renowned Acadian playwright and author.
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