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Five things to know about the changes to New Brunswick's LGBTQ school policy

Five things to know about the changes to New Brunswick's LGBTQ school policy

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government's recent changes to the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools have created an uproar among LGBTQ students and advocates, sparked dissent within the cabinet of Premier Blaine Higgs and so far led
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Weekend Highway 103 crash near Bridgewater, N.S., results in four deaths

Weekend Highway 103 crash near Bridgewater, N.S., results in four deaths

BRIDGEWATER, N.S. — Four people have died in a three-car collision on a major highway in southern Nova Scotia.
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Ferry travel between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia on hold due to technical issues with ship

Ferry travel between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia on hold due to technical issues with ship

WOOD ISLANDS, P.E.I. — Ferry travel between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia has been cancelled until at least Wednesday morning due to technical problems with the service's sole vessel, the MV Confederation.
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Halifax-area school support staff returning to jobs after accepting tentative deal

Halifax-area school support staff returning to jobs after accepting tentative deal

HALIFAX — About 1,800 striking educational support workers in the Halifax area have voted in favour of a deal with the province and are heading back to their jobs on Monday.
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P.E.I. Green leader Peter Bevan-Baker stepping down after seat decline in election

P.E.I. Green leader Peter Bevan-Baker stepping down after seat decline in election

NORTH RUSTICO, P.E.I. — The politician who guided Prince Edward Island's Green Party to four years as the province's official Opposition — the best result for a Green party in Canada — is stepping down as leader.
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Ottawa, N.S. provide funds for Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame, community facility

Ottawa, N.S. provide funds for Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame, community facility

TRENTON, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government has announced funding for a new facility that will house the Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame. Ottawa is providing $2.2 million for the facility in Trenton, N.S., while the province is investing $1.
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New Brunswick premier open to leadership test, remains vague on early election call

New Brunswick premier open to leadership test, remains vague on early election call

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said Friday he is open to a party vote on his leadership, but remained vague on whether he'll call an early provincial election.
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Nova Scotia, Ottawa butt heads over Atlantic Loop as feds look for summer agreement

Nova Scotia, Ottawa butt heads over Atlantic Loop as feds look for summer agreement

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Documents show the federal government is hoping for a deal this summer to develop the Atlantic Loop energy project in Eastern Canada, but Nova Scotia is so far not on board.
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P.E.I. premier slams UPEI after report says school has toxic culture of harassment

P.E.I. premier slams UPEI after report says school has toxic culture of harassment

CHARLOTTETOWN — After the release of a damning report on Prince Edward Island's only university, Premier Dennis King says he wouldn’t want his children attending the school.
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N.B. cabinet minister Dorothy Shephard resigns amid LGBTQ policy controversy

N.B. cabinet minister Dorothy Shephard resigns amid LGBTQ policy controversy

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard, who was among several Progressive Conservative government members who disagreed with changes to the province's LGBTQ policy in schools, resigned Thursday from cabinet.
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