N.B. offering Paturel lobster plant $36K to help rebuild after fire
Man who allegedly yelled FHITP at CTV reporter heads to restorative justice
‘New vision of church’ becomes clear as Saint John Catholic diocese announces closure of 9 churches
Halifax mall shooting plotter’s parents say she was bullied, not capable of violence
New Brunswickers band together to send the message that ‘rural lives matter’
Former New Brunswick MP Keith Ashfield dies at 66
Nova Scotia’s auditor general to perform audit after province’s data breach
The province’s minister of internal service, who is in charge of the FOIPOP website, says she officially requested “audit assistance” from Michael Pickup’s office on Friday. Continue reading
Halifax police appeal for tips on second anniversary of Daverico Downey homicide
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The case has since been added to the Nova Scotia Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Continue reading
‘It’s not a victimless crime’: counterfeit goods hurt the economy. So speak up, Crime Stoppers says
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
“People who sell counterfeit goods are not paying taxes, they’re not employing people.” Continue reading
Federal environment minister defends BP Canada’s plans to drill in N.S.
In February, McKenna released a decision statement saying she determined the exploration project wasn’t likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Continue reading
‘We have to make some changes’: New Brunswick MP calls for study on Canada’s endangered whales
Karen Ludwig, the Liberal member for New Brunswick Southwest, has tabled a private member’s bill that is expected to be debated in the House of Commons on Monday. Continue reading
Toronto van attack doesn’t change Canada’s risk level, Ralph Goodale says
There remains no information to warrant a change in Canada’s risk level, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale reiterated Monday. Continue reading
Federal government launches online consultation on plastic, marine waste
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced that the federal government has launched an online public consultation to gather Canadians’ views on plastics and reducing waste. Continue reading
Maritime wilderness corridor expanded to mark Earth Day
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has expanded the Maritime Wilderness Corridor through a purchase of two sites near the New Brunswick-Nova Scotia border. Continue reading
‘Vehicular attacks’ a trend, Canadian intelligence report says
The U.K., France, Sweden, Germany and Spain have suffered “vehicular attacks” that have injured and killed hundreds. Canada was struck in 2014 and 2017. Continue reading
Global News wins three journalism prizes at eastern region’s RTDNA awards
The RTDNA awards recognize excellence in television, radio and digital reporting. Continue reading
Residents living near Parlee Beach attend open house hosted by province
Residents living near Parlee Beach met with government staff and health officials at an open house on Saturday, expressing their concerns and asking questions regarding Shediac Bay water quality report released on Friday. Continue reading
Toronto van attack: Police officer commended for refusal to shoot suspect
A Toronto police officer who refused to shoot the man suspected of plowing a van into crowds of pedestrians on Monday, killing 10 people, was praised for restraint in the face of a suspect who claimed to have a gun. Continue reading
Two-vehicle collision leaves one dead in southern New Brunswick
Police say a 53-year-old woman – who was the only person in the vehicle – died at the scene. Continue reading
Man sent to hospital after shooting in Saint John
The Major Crime Unit is investigating the shooting. Continue reading
Farah Nasser: ‘This changes everything’ — residents react to Toronto van attack
By Farah Nasser Anchor
What struck me most as I got ready to go live on television this evening was the mood amongst our fellow residents: shocked, saddened, yet resilient. Continue reading
Alek Minassian suspected driver in Toronto van attack that killed 10, injured 15
Police said they received the first call before 1:30 p.m. Officers received reports of a white rental van hitting a number of pedestrians while driving south on Yonge Street. The male driver was arrested by police after 1:50 p.m. Continue reading
Toronto van attack: Police officer commended for refusal to shoot suspect
A Toronto police officer who refused to shoot the man suspected of plowing a van into crowds of pedestrians on Monday, killing 10 people, was praised for restraint in the face of a suspect who claimed to have a gun. Continue reading
Canadian celebrities react to Toronto van attack
Stars across the country took to social media to express their love and support for Toronto and victims of the attack. Continue reading
#TorontoStrong: City of Toronto bands together after van strikes, kills 10, injures 15 pedestrians
The hashtag #TorontoStrong and #CanadaStrong immediately began appearing all over social media, with people sending messages of love, hope and resilience in the wake of the tragic incident. Continue reading
‘Get down or you’ll be shot’: Video shows police standoff with suspect in Toronto van attack
Video of the arrest posted to social media shows police approaching a man, who appears to come out of the white van with an object in his hands. Continue reading
Man who allegedly yelled FHITP at Halifax reporter heads to restorative justice
Nash John Gracie, 25, was charged with public mischief and causing a disturbance at a Halifax bar as CTV reporter Heather Butts reported on the world junior hockey championship on Dec. 29. Continue reading
Jemseg community looks to form ‘neighbourhood watch’ group following rash of break-ins in N.B.
The Hamlet of Jemseg has seen a number of break-ins and the crimes have left people on edge. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s auditor general to perform audit after province’s data breach
The province’s minister of internal service, who is in charge of the FOIPOP website, says she officially requested “audit assistance” from Michael Pickup’s office on Friday. Continue reading
Halifax police appeal for tips on second anniversary of Daverico Downey homicide
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The case has since been added to the Nova Scotia Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Continue reading
N.B. offering Paturel lobster plant $36K to help rebuild after fire
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The money will help Paturel establish a frozen lobster production line at its facility and return more employees to work. Continue reading
Halifax mall shooting plotter’s parents say she was bullied, not capable of violence
Lindsay Souvannarath’s parents describe her as sensitive and not capable of violence, arguing that “Lindsay never would have carried out the plan she discussed online with James Gamble.” Continue reading
Federal environment minister defends BP Canada’s plans to drill in N.S.
In February, McKenna released a decision statement saying she determined the exploration project wasn’t likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Continue reading
New Brunswickers band together to send the message that ‘rural lives matter’
By Morganne Campbell Video Journalist
Residents say they’re willing to do whatever it takes to get that message out, even if it means spending their Sunday morning on the side of the highway in Canaan Forks, N.B. Continue reading
‘New vision of church’ becomes clear as Saint John Catholic diocese announces closure of 9 churches
The decision caps off a planning process that has lasted nearly a decade and will see its 58 parishes be reduced to just 27. Continue reading
‘We have to make some changes’: New Brunswick MP calls for study on Canada’s endangered whales
Karen Ludwig, the Liberal member for New Brunswick Southwest, has tabled a private member’s bill that is expected to be debated in the House of Commons on Monday. Continue reading
Former New Brunswick MP Keith Ashfield dies at 66
Ashfield is best known for his time in federal politics, when he served as MP for the riding of Fredericton from 2008 to 2015. Continue reading
Federal government launches online consultation on plastic, marine waste
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced that the federal government has launched an online public consultation to gather Canadians’ views on plastics and reducing waste. Continue reading
Maritime wilderness corridor expanded to mark Earth Day
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has expanded the Maritime Wilderness Corridor through a purchase of two sites near the New Brunswick-Nova Scotia border. Continue reading
Global News wins three journalism prizes at eastern region’s RTDNA awards
The RTDNA awards recognize excellence in television, radio and digital reporting. Continue reading
Residents living near Parlee Beach attend open house hosted by province
Residents living near Parlee Beach met with government staff and health officials at an open house on Saturday, expressing their concerns and asking questions regarding Shediac Bay water quality report released on Friday. Continue reading
Two-vehicle collision leaves one dead in southern New Brunswick
Police say a 53-year-old woman – who was the only person in the vehicle – died at the scene. Continue reading
Man sent to hospital after shooting in Saint John
The Major Crime Unit is investigating the shooting. Continue reading
Water quality at Parlee Beach ‘very good’ 95 per cent of the time: report
The New Brunswick government has released a report suggesting water quality isn’t as serious as indicated at Parlee Beach. Continue reading
Municipalities set to grapple with problem of homegrown weed
The report says residential buildings are usually not designed or constructed to accommodate cannabis production — potentially exposing neighbours to unwanted odours or health impacts. Continue reading
Nova Scotia minister asks Jimmy Kimmel to apologize over Halifax Explosion segment
Labi Kousoulis, MLA for Halifax Citadel-Sable Island and Nova Scotia’s minister of Labour and Advanced Education, has asked Kimmel to apologize to Nova Scotians and said the segment was “disappointing.” Continue reading
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Former Devil’s Brigade members gather ahead of summer reunion
By Andrew Cromwell Video Journalist
The First Special Service Force was a group of specially trained Canadian and American soldiers who were together between 1942 and 1944 during the Second World War Continue reading
Canadian celebrities roast Newfoundland town council for rejecting rainbow crosswalk
Mark Critch and former Great Big Sea members Alan Doyle and Bob Hallett offered support for the Gender-Sexuality Alliance at Indian River High School after Springdale, N.L., town council reportedly voted 4-3 against the crosswalk. Continue reading
N.S. RCMP member under investigation by SiRT for alleged sexual assault
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Early in the investigation, a second incident involving another woman came to light. Continue reading
Fredericton police unveil new armoured vehicle
The vehicle will be used by the force’s Emergency Response Team during weapons calls and extraction of citizens or hostages from dangerous citizens. Continue reading
Man hitchhiking along N.B. highway injured in hit and run
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
‘Based on debris found at the scene, police believe the vehicle is an older model and may have significant damage.’ Continue reading
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