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Halifax police seek public's help as they investigate more vandalism of Pride flags

Halifax police seek public's help as they investigate more vandalism of Pride flags

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax confirmed Monday they are investigating two more cases where Pride flags were allegedly torn down by youths.
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N.B. Human Rights Commission concerned over review of LGBTQ policy for schools

N.B. Human Rights Commission concerned over review of LGBTQ policy for schools

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission expressed concern Monday over the government's decision to review the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools.
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Memorial University sought $13,800 in PR help as president's Indigenous claim probed

Memorial University sought $13,800 in PR help as president's Indigenous claim probed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador agreed to spend $13,800 on outside public relations help as questions arose about its former president's claims of Indigenous heritage.
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P.E.I. left with one intensive care unit due to lack of internal medicine physicians

P.E.I. left with one intensive care unit due to lack of internal medicine physicians

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — A hospital in Summerside, P.E.I.
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Nova Scotia man faces several charges after struggle, standoff with police

Nova Scotia man faces several charges after struggle, standoff with police

KENTVILLE, N.S. — RCMP say a 25-year-old man from Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley faces several charges including assault of a police officer following an incident on Friday.
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Halifax police say 18-year-old male sustains life-threatening injuries in stabbing

Halifax police say 18-year-old male sustains life-threatening injuries in stabbing

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax say they have a suspect in custody in connection with the stabbing of an 18-year-old at a local fair.
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Nova Scotia artist believes wire sculptures were stolen from her property for copper

Nova Scotia artist believes wire sculptures were stolen from her property for copper

LITTLE HARBOUR, N.S. — A renowned Nova Scotia artist says she’s been “blindsided” by the theft of five life-sized sculptures she believes were stolen from her property by copper thieves.
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Trudeau's arrival in Labrador said to be first Nunatsiavut visit from a sitting PM

Trudeau's arrival in Labrador said to be first Nunatsiavut visit from a sitting PM

NAIN, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR — The president of the organization representing Inuit in Canada hailed the arrival of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a small village on Labrador's north coast Friday as "momentous.
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P.E.I. Tories promise 'bold actions' and 'difficult decisions' in upcoming mandate

P.E.I. Tories promise 'bold actions' and 'difficult decisions' in upcoming mandate

CHARLOTTETOWN — The spring session of the Prince Edward Island legislature opened Friday with a throne speech promising "bold action" and "difficult decisions" from the re-elected Progressive Conservative government. Lt.-Gov.
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Tidal power firm winds up Nova Scotia project, blames red tape and delays from Ottawa

Tidal power firm winds up Nova Scotia project, blames red tape and delays from Ottawa

HALIFAX — A firm that hoped to generate electricity from the Bay of Fundy's massive tides is instead winding up operations after a regulatory struggle with the federal Fisheries Department. Jason Hayman, chief executive of U.K.
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