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New N.S. top Mountie says public wants to keep force despite mass shooting response

New N.S. top Mountie says public wants to keep force despite mass shooting response

HALIFAX — The RCMP's new commanding officer in Nova Scotia believes the public wants a renewed relationship with his police force despite its widely criticized response to the 2020 mass shooting.
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Two sent to hospital with serious injuries after plane crash near Labrador airport

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two people with serious injuries were airlifted to hospital Wednesday after their small plane crashed near the airport in the Labrador town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
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Nova Scotia government announces $115 million in inflation-relief measures

Nova Scotia government announces $115 million in inflation-relief measures

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier announced a new $115.4-million funding package Wednesday aimed at helping low- and middle-income earners with inflation.
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Transport Canada must be 'more vigilant,' relatives say two years after N.S. sinking

Transport Canada must be 'more vigilant,' relatives say two years after N.S. sinking

MILTON, N.S. — Geno Francis loved most things about fishing on the high seas, but his son says that in his final year, fear overshadowed that passion.
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Nova Scotia surgical wait-list currently at 22,600 patients, committee told

Nova Scotia surgical wait-list currently at 22,600 patients, committee told

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s surgery backlog sits at 22,600 patients, the legislature’s health committee was told Tuesday.
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N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

FREDERICTON — The number of new influenza cases reported in the province has hit an all-time high, New Brunswick's acting chief medical officer of health said Tuesday. The 836 lab-confirmed flu infections between Nov. 27 and Dec.
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P.E.I. utility Maritime Electric estimates cost of hurricane Fiona at $35 million

P.E.I. utility Maritime Electric estimates cost of hurricane Fiona at $35 million

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's electric utility says it will cost about $35 million to repair damage to the company's distribution system caused by post-tropical storm Fiona.
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Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home-heating assistance

Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home-heating assistance

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is investing $140 million over the next four years for energy efficiency programs to help low- and middle-income homeowners end their use of heating oil.
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The man who oversaw Newfoundland and Labrador's rocky election has been replaced

The man who oversaw Newfoundland and Labrador's rocky election has been replaced

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The man who oversaw Newfoundland and Labrador's unusual 2021 provincial election has been replaced.
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Retired Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP corporal charged with assault, confinement

Retired Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP corporal charged with assault, confinement

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's police oversight agency has charged a retired RCMP officer with forcible confinement and assault. The Serious Incident Response Team of Newfoundland and Labrador says Cpl.
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