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Power still out for thousands as stormy weather persists in parts of Atlantic Canada

Power still out for thousands as stormy weather persists in parts of Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — Utility crews in rural New Brunswick raced on Friday to restore power to thousands of customers before Christmas, following a damaging windstorm earlier this week that knocked out electricity to more than 100,000 homes and businesses.
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From anger to generosity: N.B. man tells of lessons learned after his car is stolen

From anger to generosity: N.B. man tells of lessons learned after his car is stolen

A New Brunswick musician whose vehicle was stolen and damaged has channelled his anger at the theft toward charitable giving.
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The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months

The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months

HALIFAX — Seven months after a wildfire left a charred, 1,000-hectare scar on the western suburbs of Halifax, less visible damage persists in the lives of those who lost their homes to the flames.
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About 21K N.B. customers still without power, utility says tree-trimming a priority

About 21K N.B. customers still without power, utility says tree-trimming a priority

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's power utility says it aims to have electricity restored to all its customers by Christmas, after a storm Monday evening knocked out the lights to more than 100,000 homes and businesses.
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Newfoundland and Labrador hockey body axes post-game handshakes, citing 'issues'

Newfoundland and Labrador hockey body axes post-game handshakes, citing 'issues'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former National Hockey League player who now coaches in Newfoundland and Labrador says he disagrees with a recent decision by the province's amateur hockey governing body to ban team handshakes after games.
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Federal Fisheries Department ponders new regulations ahead of 2024 elver season

Federal Fisheries Department ponders new regulations ahead of 2024 elver season

HALIFAX — New regulations aimed at disrupting illegal fishing and ending violence in the East Coast baby eel fishery are under consideration for the 2024 season.
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Two P.E.I. youths charged with first-degree murder after discovery of human remains

Two P.E.I. youths charged with first-degree murder after discovery of human remains

CHARLOTTETOWN — Two youths in Prince Edward Island were charged Wednesday with first-degree murder following the recent discovery of human remains on the eastern side of the province.
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More than 30,000 people in N.B. remain without electricity 48 hours after storm

More than 30,000 people in N.B. remain without electricity 48 hours after storm

FREDERICTON — Two days after a wind and rain storm tore through New Brunswick, more than 30,000 customers in the province remained in the dark late Wednesday.
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N.S. university's code of conduct aimed at stopping recruiters misleading students

N.S. university's code of conduct aimed at stopping recruiters misleading students

SYDNEY, N.S. — Cape Breton University has implemented a new code of conduct for international recruiters aimed at protecting prospective students from misleading claims about the school and off-campus life.
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New Brunswick PC Party picks Christian conservative candidate for next election

New Brunswick PC Party picks Christian conservative candidate for next election

SAINT JOHN, N.B.
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