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McCain, Cavendish Farms named in U.S. class-actions alleging 'potato cartel'

McCain, Cavendish Farms named in U.S. class-actions alleging 'potato cartel'

The heat has been turned up on two Canadian frozen-potato giants who have been named in separate price-fixing lawsuits south of the border. McCain Foods Ltd.
Liberals, NDP to blame for Nova Scotia housing crisis, says Tory Leader Houston

Liberals, NDP to blame for Nova Scotia housing crisis, says Tory Leader Houston

HALIFAX — Previous Liberal and NDP governments are to blame for Nova Scotia's housing crisis, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston said Wednesday on the campaign trail, boasting that his party's plan to build more homes is bearing fruit.
N.S. NDP Leader Claudia Chender says she has integrity-or-bust approach to politics

N.S. NDP Leader Claudia Chender says she has integrity-or-bust approach to politics

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender doesn’t make a habit of getting kicked out of the legislature — it’s happened once in her seven-year political career.
Famous Fredericton beaver sculpture finds new home in downtown art gallery

Famous Fredericton beaver sculpture finds new home in downtown art gallery

FREDERICTON — When people pass by the white-pillared Beaverbrook Art Gallery starting this weekend, they will be greeted by one of Fredericton's most famous sculptures.
New Brunswick Liberals promise rent cap, tax cuts in first 100 days in office

New Brunswick Liberals promise rent cap, tax cuts in first 100 days in office

FREDERICTON — A rent cap, tax cuts, and payments to nurses are among the commitments New Brunswick's Liberal government says it will fulfil in its first 100 days in office.
Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A company hoping to build a multi-billion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland is eyeing other options as Canada's plans to supply Europe with green energy have not yet materialized.
Early voter turnout down compared to 2021 as Nova Scotia campaign enters last week

Early voter turnout down compared to 2021 as Nova Scotia campaign enters last week

HALIFAX — With one week to go in the Nova Scotia election campaign, early voter turnout is down about 15 per cent compared to the 2021 election.
Former N.S. NDP candidate running as Independent after criticism for Israel posts

Former N.S. NDP candidate running as Independent after criticism for Israel posts

EASTERN PASSAGE, N.S. — A former Nova Scotia NDP candidate criticized for social media posts about Israel is now running as an Independent in the Nov. 26 provincial election.
N.S. election: party leaders spar over immigration, housing and health

N.S. election: party leaders spar over immigration, housing and health

HALIFAX — The leaders of Nova Scotia’s NDP and Liberal parties are taking aim at the Progressive Conservatives’ immigration policies, which they say are outpacing the province's health care and housing capacity.
Police say death of young woman found in Halifax Walmart walk-in oven not suspicious

Police say death of young woman found in Halifax Walmart walk-in oven not suspicious

HALIFAX — The death of a young Halifax woman whose body was found last month in a Walmart's walk-in oven was not suspicious and there was no evidence of foul play, police said Monday. Nineteen-year-old Gursimran Kaur's Oct.
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