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Possible shark sighting at Nova Scotia beach prompts lifeguard to alert swimmers

Possible shark sighting at Nova Scotia beach prompts lifeguard to alert swimmers

HALIFAX — A possible shark sighting near a popular Nova Scotia beach prompted a lifeguard to clear the supervised swimming area on Thursday, but the head of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service says there's no cause for alarm.
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Two missing hikers lost in woods near Antigonish, N.S., located by search teams

Two missing hikers lost in woods near Antigonish, N.S., located by search teams

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — Search teams have found two hikers reported missing in northeastern Nova Scotia. The Mounties say Dan Fraser of James River, N.S.
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Doctors caution N.S. policy on medical assistance in dying could drive out some MDs

Doctors caution N.S. policy on medical assistance in dying could drive out some MDs

HALIFAX — Some Nova Scotia doctors say a recently approved regulation requiring them to make referrals for medical assistance in dying could drive physicians from their practices and harm recruitment.
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Transportation Safety Board investigating Porter 'tail strike' at Fredericton airport

Transportation Safety Board investigating Porter 'tail strike' at Fredericton airport

FREDERICTON — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is investigating after the tail of a plane arriving in Fredericton from Ottawa struck the runway during landing.
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Newfoundland and Labrador premier takes aim at Ottawa over reopened cod fishery

Newfoundland and Labrador premier takes aim at Ottawa over reopened cod fishery

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal premier has once again penned a letter to the federal government opposing one of its decisions — this time about the reopening of the province's commercial northern cod fishery.
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P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi'kmaq land

P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi'kmaq land

LENNOX ISLAND, P.E.I. — The government of Canada and Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq First Nations announced an agreement on Thursday to turn a pristine chain of islands with sacred cultural significance into a national park reserve.
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Evacuation order lifted in central Labrador after wildfire forced hundreds to flee

Evacuation order lifted in central Labrador after wildfire forced hundreds to flee

CHURCHILL FALLS, N.L. — There was relief in central Labrador Wednesday night as officials lifted a wildfire evacuation order, allowing people to return to their homes in Churchill Falls two weeks after they were asked to flee.
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Cape Breton police investigating gold-for-gas scam that targets unsuspecting drivers

Cape Breton police investigating gold-for-gas scam that targets unsuspecting drivers

SYDNEY, N.S. — Police in Cape Breton are investigating reports of a scam involving a seemingly stranded motorist flagging down drivers and offering gold jewelry in exchange for money to pay for gas or repairs. In Sydney, N.S.
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P.E.I. minister unbending on immigration policy as some foreign workers leave

P.E.I. minister unbending on immigration policy as some foreign workers leave

CHARLOTTETOWN — For Rupinder Pal Singh, who has been a leading voice in protests against changes to Prince Edward Island's immigration rules, going back to India is "not an option.
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Nova Scotia health-care unions move to conciliation in first step toward job action

Nova Scotia health-care unions move to conciliation in first step toward job action

HALIFAX — Unions representing health-care workers in Nova Scotia have filed for conciliation to reach an essential services agreement with the province, a first step toward a possible strike.
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