Maritimes

• N.S. athlete hopeful Professional Women’s Hockey League will spark new opportunities

  Ashley Penney has been playing hockey since she was eight years old. She currently skates for the Saint Mary's Huskies and says the PWHL is an inspiration.

  Sports

  Jan 2
  
• Freezing rain expected to turn into snow in parts of Maritimes: Environment Canada

  The weather agency issued freezing rain warnings for much of southern and central New Brunswick, northern mainland Nova Scotia, the western part of the province and Cape Breton. 

  Weather

  Dec 29, 2023
  
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• Is hurricane Lee headed for Canada? The ‘spaghetti models’ can be misleading: expert

  For residents of Canada's East Coast, some of the latest images showing the potential path northward for a rapidly intensifying hurricane Lee are disturbing.

  Environment

  Sep 8, 2023
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• Environment Canada warns of heavy rain in parts of the Maritimes until Sunday morning

  In a weather warning released on Saturday, Environment Canada said parts of Nova Scotia could see heavy rain reaching or exceeding 50 millimetres if thunderstorms develop.

  Weather

  Aug 26, 2023
• Montreal researchers join international study of rare genetic disease Friedreich’s ataxia

  Friedreich's ataxia is more prevalent in Quebec and in Acadian regions of the Maritimes, home to the descendants of many people from western France, according to researchers.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2023
• Lobster populations remain healthy around the Maritimes, but the numbers are dropping

  The federal Fisheries Department has released a series of reports that indicate lobster populations around the Maritimes remain in good shape.

  Canada

  May 23, 2023
• Resident doctors discuss future of medicine in the Maritimes

  Resident Awareness Week recognizes the work of doctors in residency and their role as members of the new generation of physicians in the health-care system.

  Health

  Feb 8, 2023
• Maritimes enjoying unusually warm fall as New Brunswick breaks heat records

  The region has seen several days of record-setting high temperatures since the start of fall. Those conditions are expected to persist into this weekend.

  Weather

  Nov 2, 2022
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• All ashore: Cruise season coming to an end for Maritime ports

  Following two years of cancellations, ports across the region recorded strong rebounds, with boatloads of optimism for the 2023 cruise ship season.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2022
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• Edmonton organization raises funds for treatment centre expansion

  The ninth annual Little Warriors Be Brave luncheon is raising funds for day-to-day operations plus a major expansion of the treatment centre.

  Features

  Oct 29, 2022