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QMJHL roundup: Desnoyers scores twice for Wildcats in 5-2 win over Islanders

MONCTON, N.B. — Caleb Desnoyers scored twice to lead the Moncton Wildcats to a 5-2 in over the Charlottetown Islanders in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League on Thursday.
Women's group calls out 'troubling silence' of N.S. government on domestic violence

Women's group calls out 'troubling silence' of N.S. government on domestic violence

HALIFAX — The executive director of a Nova Scotia women’s group gave an emotional speech on Thursday, urging the provincial government to show more leadership in the fight against domestic violence, after six women were killed in three months by thei
Nova Scotia premier says Trump tariffs threaten thousands of jobs in province

Nova Scotia premier says Trump tariffs threaten thousands of jobs in province

HALIFAX — A threat by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian products could cost thousands of jobs in Nova Scotia, Premier Tim Houston warned Thursday.
Crews searching for woman swept into sea at popular eastern Newfoundland tourist site

Crews searching for woman swept into sea at popular eastern Newfoundland tourist site

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The search for a woman who was swept into the ocean on Wednesday at a popular eastern Newfoundland tourist destination has been declared a recovery mission after intensive rescue efforts proved unsuccessful.
Blown tire blamed for causing passenger plane's landing gear to collapse in Halifax

Blown tire blamed for causing passenger plane's landing gear to collapse in Halifax

HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board says a blown tire is to blame for the collapse of a passenger plane's landing gear as it touched down in Halifax last month, causing an engine fire and evacuation of the aircraft.
New research says mental health program in high schools reduces drug disorders

New research says mental health program in high schools reduces drug disorders

MONTREAL — New research suggests that students who participate in two mental health workshops in their first year of high school develop fewer substance abuse disorders by the time they graduate, compared to students who didn't attend the sessions.
Ottawa delays meetings for unpopular plan to redistribute baby eel quotas

Ottawa delays meetings for unpopular plan to redistribute baby eel quotas

HALIFAX — After a barrage of criticism over a plan to transfer baby eel quotas away from longtime licence holders, the federal Fisheries Department is delaying information sessions on the pilot project.
Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Comments from Quebec's hydro utility have some critics in Newfoundland and Labrador, including a former premier, worried that Canada's easternmost province has once again signed an unfavourable energy deal.
New Brunswick gets federal funding to cover cost of drugs for four rare diseases

New Brunswick gets federal funding to cover cost of drugs for four rare diseases

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick has signed a $32-million agreement with the federal government to improve access to selected drugs for rare diseases.
Lion Electric's customers worried about what comes next amid company's struggles

Lion Electric's customers worried about what comes next amid company's struggles

MONTREAL — Andrew Brooks ordered three school buses from Lion Electric Co. on Nov. 20, just before American Thanksgiving.
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