Atlantic News

N.S. minister blames municipalities for delay in emergency alert in last week's flood

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is criticizing municipalities for their decision not to request an emergency alert during flooding last week that killed a 13-year-old boy and caused extensive damage.

Jul 16, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia flash flood victim identified as 13-year-old; family in shock

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — An online fundraising page has identified the victim of last week's flash floods in western Nova Scotia as 13-year-old Eli Young. A memorial site has been set up at the Wolfville, N.S.

Jul 16, 2024 3:51 PM Read more >

Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is following in the footsteps of several other provinces and restricting cellphone use in schools.

Jul 16, 2024 2:03 PM Read more >

Ground crews to start attacking Labrador City fire, national help limited

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. — Ground crews were preparing on Tuesday to begin their attack against a roaring wildfire near Labrador City that forced thousands of people to evacuate last week, officials said.

Jul 16, 2024 1:50 PM Read more >

Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, trauma

FREDERICTON — Jennifer Moore was helping a neighbour on flood-prone Stannus Street, in Windsor, N.S., last week when she fell face first in waist-deep brown water in her driveway.

Jul 16, 2024 11:14 AM Read more >

Firefighter hopes rain will be sufficient to dampen western Labrador wildfire

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. — A senior fire official in the Newfoundland and Labrador government said Monday he hopes rain will intensify and help firefighters contain a wildfire that has forced the evacuation of Labrador City.

Jul 15, 2024 10:31 PM Read more >

Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence

HALIFAX — Premier François Legault was forced to clarify remarks he made Monday when he appeared to forget recent history in asserting that Quebec politicians didn't face political violence similar to the attempted assassination of former president D

Jul 15, 2024 4:25 PM Read more >

B.C. premier wants to support N.L.’s plan to sue Ottawa over equalization program

HALIFAX — British Columbia’s premier says he wants to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s plans to sue Ottawa over the federal equalization program, which transfers money from wealthier provinces to poorer ones, calling the current formula "completel

Jul 15, 2024 4:14 PM Read more >

Newfoundland wildfires force temporary shutdown of iron ore mines

MONTREAL — Wildfires burning near Labrador City, N.L. have prompted mining companies in the area to temporarily halt operations. Over the weekend, Montreal-based Champion Iron Ltd. and Toronto-based Iron Ore Co.

Jul 15, 2024 10:51 AM Read more >

Premier says weather cooperating as firefighters attack Labrador City blaze

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. — A change in wind direction, cooler temperatures and possible precipitation made for favourable conditions for attacking the wildfire threatening Labrador City, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador said Sunday.

Jul 14, 2024 1:52 PM Read more >