Atlantic News

HALIFAX — An ex-drug dealer is challenging a key claim made by a former Dalhousie University medical student on trial for killing a fellow student.

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. — After a wait of almost six years, an inquiry into the treatment of Innu youth in provincial government care began Monday with a message of hope from a respected elder.

FREDERICTON — The president of one of New Brunswick's two major health authorities says staff recruitment and retention is the biggest concern faced by the organization.

FREDERICTON — More winter storm warnings and special weather statements are in effect for parts of Atlantic Canada.

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — A massive hydrogen and ammonia plant has been approved in Cape Breton, giving Nova Scotia a leg up in an Atlantic Canadian race to develop green energy for eager German buyers.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Striking faculty have reached a tentative agreement with the administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

HALIFAX — Grape growers say it will take years for Nova Scotia vineyards to recover from the recent cold snap that destroyed more than 95 per cent of some of the most prized varieties of grapes.

HALIFAX — Residents of a rural Cape Breton community that has lost power during cold and windy weather are looking for compensation from the utility — and a grid designed for the changing climate.

HALIFAX — Federal lawyers say it was lawful and reasonable to charge the spouse of the man responsible for the Nova Scotia mass shooting for supplying him with ammunition.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's premier touted his government's achievements Thursday, claiming it has spurred progress in health care, education, energy development and the economy.