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University of Prince Edward Island medical school to receive its first class in fall

University of Prince Edward Island medical school to receive its first class in fall

CHARLOTTETOWN — The dean of the University of Prince Edward Island's new medical faculty told a legislature committee Wednesday that the pieces are falling into place for the school to receive its first students in September. Dr.
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Contractors, police at odds in Newfoundland as search for 'backhoe bandits' continues

Contractors, police at odds in Newfoundland as search for 'backhoe bandits' continues

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As the hunt for Newfoundland's so-called "backhoe bandits" continues, some contractors are taking umbrage at calls from officials to better secure heavy equipment on job sites.
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'Remedy' for Nova Scotians with disabilities in institutions behind schedule

'Remedy' for Nova Scotians with disabilities in institutions behind schedule

HALIFAX — Shannon Sweet lives in a Halifax nursing home, but she imagines a home of her own, with a kitchen set up for her wheelchair and visiting staff to assist her with some daily needs.
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Canadian goalkeeper Rylee Foster joins Durham Women FC in English second division

Canadian goalkeeper Rylee Foster joins Durham Women FC in English second division

DURHAM — Canadian goalkeeper Rylee Foster, previously with Liverpool and Everton, has signed with Durham Women FC in England's second-tier FA Championship. The 26-year-old from Cambridge, Ont.
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Mother tells Halifax courtroom her life lost meaning after son was stabbed to death

Mother tells Halifax courtroom her life lost meaning after son was stabbed to death

HALIFAX — The mother of a 16-year-old Halifax boy who was fatally stabbed last year delivered a heart-wrenching statement to a silent courtroom Tuesday, saying her life has lost all meaning since his death.
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Canadian women's hockey team roster named to close out Rivalry Series with U.S.

Canadian women's hockey team roster named to close out Rivalry Series with U.S.

CALGARY — The 25 Canadian women tasked with closing out hockey's Rivalry Series with the United States were announced Tuesday. Canada carries a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series into Halifax on Feb. 6 and Summerside, Prince Edward Island on Feb. 8.
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New Brunswick government orders independent investigation into rising power bills

New Brunswick government orders independent investigation into rising power bills

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government says it has asked for an audit of NB Power’s billing process after receiving "hundreds" of complaints.
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Boil water advisory issued affecting more than 200,000 Halifax residents

Boil water advisory issued affecting more than 200,000 Halifax residents

HALIFAX — A boil water advisory affecting more than 200,000 people has been issued for parts of the Halifax region — for the second time in less than seven months — after a power interruption at a major water treatment facility.
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New Brunswick man charged with first-degree murder after 2 bodies found in burned car

New Brunswick man charged with first-degree murder after 2 bodies found in burned car

CHIPMAN, N.B. — A 42-year-old New Brunswick man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after two bodies were found in a burned vehicle northeast of Fredericton in November. RCMP say that on Nov.
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As Trump takes power, Atlantic Canadian seafood firms look to diversify export market

As Trump takes power, Atlantic Canadian seafood firms look to diversify export market

HALIFAX — Seafood industry representatives in Atlantic Canada are urging harvesters and exporters to diversify their markets, as United States President Donald Trump takes office for a second term.
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