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Ottawa gives Newfoundland and Labrador more control over offshore wind power projects

Ottawa gives Newfoundland and Labrador more control over offshore wind power projects

OTTAWA — The federal government is stepping out of the regulatory process for some offshore wind power on Canada’s east coast in an effort to reduce red tape and speed up development.
Key testing completed at Nova Scotia's proposed retirement home for captive whales

Key testing completed at Nova Scotia's proposed retirement home for captive whales

HALIFAX — An ambitious plan in Nova Scotia to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales has reached a critical phase involving environmental testing — and one of the findings is concerning. The U.S.
N.S. auditor general calls for more oversight on spending outside budget process

N.S. auditor general calls for more oversight on spending outside budget process

HALIFAX — For the second consecutive year, Nova Scotia's auditor general is calling for legislative oversight of spending sprees by the Progressive Conservative government that happen outside of the regular budget process.
New Brunswick town declares state of emergency due to 'unprecedented' homelessness

New Brunswick town declares state of emergency due to 'unprecedented' homelessness

ST. STEPHEN, N.B. — A New Brunswick municipal council has declared a state of emergency, citing "unprecedented" rates of homelessness and the recent death of an unhoused resident. The declaration by the municipal district of St. Stephen, N.B.
N.S. town that changed Cornwallis Street to Queen now considering 'alternate options'

N.S. town that changed Cornwallis Street to Queen now considering 'alternate options'

HALIFAX — When an anti-racism committee in Lunenburg, N.S.
Scrapyard that caught fire should not be located in centre of Saint John, says panel

Scrapyard that caught fire should not be located in centre of Saint John, says panel

FREDERICTON — A panel investigating a major scrapyard fire in Saint John, N.B., has concluded that the sprawling site on the harbour is at significant risk of a future "catastrophic" blaze.
Ottawa, Nova Scotia veto $1.5-million offshore oil exploration bid by company

Ottawa, Nova Scotia veto $1.5-million offshore oil exploration bid by company

HALIFAX — The denial of a $1.5-million bid to relaunch oil and gas exploration in waters off Nova Scotia doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be future projects, says federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.
Second person charged in the death of Cape Breton resident Natacha Leroy: police

Second person charged in the death of Cape Breton resident Natacha Leroy: police

BIG BRAS D'OR, N.S. — A second person has been charged in the death of a Cape Breton woman whose remains were found last month in Big Bras d'Or, N.S.
Newfoundland cat Coco enjoying sleep, treats after mighty leap from utility pole

Newfoundland cat Coco enjoying sleep, treats after mighty leap from utility pole

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An orange tabby cat in Newfoundland is quickly becoming famous for a daring leap from the top of an electricity pole.
Councillors in Moncton, N.B., vote to restore menorah outside city hall after outcry

Councillors in Moncton, N.B., vote to restore menorah outside city hall after outcry

MONCTON, N.B. — Councillors in Moncton, N.B., have reversed a decision that would have ended a 20-year tradition of lighting a Hanukkah menorah in front of city hall.
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