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Woman forced to seek international care worries for those in N.S. still suffering

Woman forced to seek international care worries for those in N.S. still suffering

A woman who was forced to seek out-of-country treatment that cost more than $100,000 for her agonizing chronic condition said she welcomes a recent apology from Nova Scotia's premier, but worries for others who are still suffering in pain without ade
Susan Holt becomes N.B.'s first woman premier as new Liberal government sworn in

Susan Holt becomes N.B.'s first woman premier as new Liberal government sworn in

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's newly elected Liberal government officially took power on Sunday at a ceremony that saw the party's leader become the first woman to serve as premier in the province's history.
Decision not to print voter cards for N.S. election 'short-sighted': seniors advocate

Decision not to print voter cards for N.S. election 'short-sighted': seniors advocate

HALIFAX — A group advocating for seniors believes Nova Scotia's elections agency has made a mistake by opting not to mail out voter information cards in the current provincial campaign, calling the move short-sighted and arguing it risks excluding a
Why so many elections in 2024? Chalk it up to the 'beauty of math,' says professor

Why so many elections in 2024? Chalk it up to the 'beauty of math,' says professor

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Tuesday’s vote in the United States may be dominating social media feeds, but it is just one of more than 70 national elections that will have taken place this year by the end of December.
Nova Scotia premier's 'fix health care' promise under scrutiny in election campaign

Nova Scotia premier's 'fix health care' promise under scrutiny in election campaign

HALIFAX — Tim Houston was wrapping up his election victory speech on Aug. 18, 2021, when Nova Scotia's premier-designate repeated a pledge he had made many times during the campaign.

QMJHL Roundup: Halifax Mooseheads top Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 2-1 in shootout

HALIFAX — Liam Kilfoil scored the shootout winner to lead the Halifax Mooseheads to a 2-1 victory over the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies on Friday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.
Scientists tag great white sharks to learn how best to protect endangered species

Scientists tag great white sharks to learn how best to protect endangered species

FREDERICTON — Over four days on the water in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Heather Bowlby and her team from Fisheries and Oceans Canada tagged 15 great white sharks.
N.S. premier apologizes to women who fought in court for out-of-province operations

N.S. premier apologizes to women who fought in court for out-of-province operations

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's premier is apologizing after a court criticized his government for what it calls a flawed, discriminatory and unfair process that led to two women being rejected for coverage of out-of-province treatments.
Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to establish a public inquiry into illegal fishing if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.
Residents return to homes after north-end Halifax area evacuated due to gas leak

Residents return to homes after north-end Halifax area evacuated due to gas leak

HALIFAX — People in a north-end Halifax neighbourhood were cleared to return to their homes and workplaces Friday after a natural gas leak affecting the area was contained.
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