Skip to content

Atlantic News

Nova Scotia's offshore wind transmission line could cost $10 billion: premier

Nova Scotia's offshore wind transmission line could cost $10 billion: premier

HALIFAX — It could cost between $5 billion and $10 billion to build a transmission line that would connect Nova Scotia's proposed offshore wind farms with the rest of the country, Premier Tim Houston says.
Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs

Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs

FREDERICTON — A group of Canadian premiers appears to be setting high expectations as they pursue negotiations with American governors to mitigate the impacts of United States-imposed tariffs on their economies.
N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvals

N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvals

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government is streamlining the approval process for potential metal mining projects after they go through an environmental assessment.
Defence given time to review Crown case against N.S. woman accused of stabbing child

Defence given time to review Crown case against N.S. woman accused of stabbing child

HALIFAX — The defence lawyer for a Halifax woman charged in the stabbing of a child has been granted additional time to review the Crown's case.
As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia farmers who are struggling to break even could benefit from selling more produce in local markets, says a new study released Thursday.
Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan names 59-player long list ahead of summer tests

Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan names 59-player long list ahead of summer tests

Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has announced a long list of 59 players, including 20 who are uncapped, ahead of the team's summer test matches. The 24th-ranked Canadian men take on No. 22 Belgium on July 12 and No.
Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi'kmaw Chiefs

Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi'kmaw Chiefs

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s continued failure to consult with First Nations on uranium exploration is a mistake that will further erode the province’s relationship with Mi’kmaq communities, says the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and a lawyer fro
Energy talks 'full steam ahead' despite Hydro‑Québec chief's new gig: N.L. Hydro

Energy talks 'full steam ahead' despite Hydro‑Québec chief's new gig: N.L. Hydro

ST. JOHN'S — The upcoming departure of the CEO of Quebec's hydro utility won't interfere in final negotiations on a new energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.
April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime'

April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime'

April Hubbard changed the plan for her death so she could be there to celebrate her life's work at one of Canada's most prestigious arts ceremonies.
Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'

Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green energy companies, underlining growing doubts about whether promises of major projects and multi-billion dollar investments will pan out.