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N.B. election: Tory leader promises to help synagogues, churches increase security

N.B. election: Tory leader promises to help synagogues, churches increase security

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs is promising synagogues, mosques, churches and community organizations more money for security measures, including the installation of surveillance cameras.
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Self-identifying Indigenous group got $74M in federal cash, Inuit leader wants change

Self-identifying Indigenous group got $74M in federal cash, Inuit leader wants change

As millions in federal funding flow into a Labrador group whose claims of Inuit identity have been rejected by Indigenous organizations across Canada, a national Inuit leader worries the Liberal government is putting the rights of Indigenous Peoples
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QMJHL roundup: Cataford nets winner, Oceanic edge Mooseheads 4-3

HALIFAX — Mathieu Cataford's goal at 16:18 of the third period snapped a 3-3 deadlock and lifted the visiting Rimouski Oceanic to a 4-3 win over the Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday.
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Einarson tops fellow Canadian Homan to win HearingLife Tour Challenge curling event

Einarson tops fellow Canadian Homan to win HearingLife Tour Challenge curling event

CHARLOTTETOWN — Kerri Einarson took down Rachel Homan 5-4 in an all-Canadian women's final at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament on Sunday. Ottawa's Homan held a 3-1 lead after four ends before Einarson of Gimli, Man.
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Battle between 'fringe' candidate and ex-Tory reflects schism in N.B. politics

Battle between 'fringe' candidate and ex-Tory reflects schism in N.B. politics

FREDERICTON — A riding in southwest New Brunswick that for decades was a Progressive Conservative stronghold is shaping up to be a bellwether that could offer a window into the future of the Tory party, and maybe of the province.
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Homan, Einarson and McEwen advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event

Homan, Einarson and McEwen advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event

CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada's Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson advanced to the women's quarterfinals at the HearingLife Tour Challenge with wins on Friday, while Mike McEwen moved on to the men's final eight.
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New Brunswick election: Liberals promise to open community health clinic in Woodstock

New Brunswick election: Liberals promise to open community health clinic in Woodstock

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Liberal party is promising to open a community health clinic in Woodstock, N.B., if the party wins the Oct. 21 election.
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'Pattern' of violence, threats against federal fisheries officers in Maritimes

'Pattern' of violence, threats against federal fisheries officers in Maritimes

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department says it is concerned about a "pattern" of violence and threats toward its enforcement officers after two tense incidents off southwestern Nova Scotia last month.
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Nova Scotia reveals $25-million deal with Airbus to replace wildfire helicopter fleet

Nova Scotia reveals $25-million deal with Airbus to replace wildfire helicopter fleet

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it has a $25-million deal with aerospace giant Airbus for four new helicopters to fight wildfires.
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Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

CHARLOTTETOWN — Brad Jacobs and Bruce Mouat became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament with wins in Thursday's third draw.
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