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'Tunnel vision' of N.B. police blamed for wrongful murder convictions of two men

'Tunnel vision' of N.B. police blamed for wrongful murder convictions of two men

ST. JOHN, N.B. — "Tunnel vision" was the main shortfall of an investigation in the 1980s that led to the wrongful conviction of two men who spent years in prison for a murder they didn't commit, police in New Brunswick said Friday.
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P.E.I. signs $30-million pharmacare deal for diabetes medication, contraceptives

P.E.I. signs $30-million pharmacare deal for diabetes medication, contraceptives

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island has signed a four-year $30-million pharmacare agreement with the federal government to provide universal access to diabetes medication and contraceptives.
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After spate of gender-based violence, N.S. announces $24M for transition houses

After spate of gender-based violence, N.S. announces $24M for transition houses

HALIFAX — Facing increasing pressure to do more to address intimate-partner violence in Nova Scotia, the provincial government on Friday announced $23.7 million for transition houses.
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Federal Court dismisses challenge of Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament

Federal Court dismisses challenge of Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament

OTTAWA — A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge of Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament, concluding the prime minister did not exceed the bounds of his authority.
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Cutdown Day: Dunstone and Jacobs take top seeds as six teams make the cut at Brier

Cutdown Day: Dunstone and Jacobs take top seeds as six teams make the cut at Brier

KELOWNA, B.C. — An off-day for Reid Carruthers at the Montana's Brier became much busier on Thursday night.
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Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit

Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit

HALIFAX — Two of Nova Scotia’s largest retailers have signed on to a provincial program aimed at making it easier for shoppers to identify locally produced products amid the ongoing trade war with the United States.
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Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence

Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is failing to adequately address the recent spike in gender-based violence, an advocacy group for reproductive health says.
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Two candidates approved for P.E.I. Green Party leadership race

Two candidates approved for P.E.I. Green Party leadership race

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Green Party of Prince Edward Island announced Friday that two candidates have been approved to seek the party's leadership later this year.
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Newfoundland history has lessons for ‘imperialist’ Trump regime: Furey

Newfoundland history has lessons for ‘imperialist’ Trump regime: Furey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The outgoing premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says he’s drawing on the province’s history as he urges Canadians not to underestimate U.S. President Donald Trump’s “imperialist” ambitions.
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Motion by Nova Scotia premier to condemn anti-pipeline politicians in Canada fails

Motion by Nova Scotia premier to condemn anti-pipeline politicians in Canada fails

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has failed to get unanimous consent in the legislature to a resolution calling on the federal government to condemn any national political leader who opposes energy infrastructure projects amid the trade war
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