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Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigating after parasite found in P.E.I. oysters

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. 鈥� A "worrisome" parasite has been confirmed in at least one area on Prince Edward Island, and samples from several oyster farms have been sent for testing, says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Jul 23, 2024 6:20 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns

HALIFAX 鈥� Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade was the result of advice from the RCMP not to participate because of safety concerns.

Jul 23, 2024 12:49 PM Read more >

Long-promised Nova Scotia Loyal program to offer rewards for buying local

HALIFAX 鈥� The Nova Scotia government announced Tuesday that its promised program to encourage people to buy local will award points only at Sobeys Inc. grocery stores and the provincial liquor corporation.

Jul 23, 2024 12:42 PM Read more >

'A wonderful feeling': Wildfire evacuation order ends for 7,000 from Labrador City

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. 鈥� Labrador City residents who were ordered to evacuate last week after the reignition of a once-smouldering fire near the town were allowed to return home Monday.

Jul 22, 2024 9:52 AM Read more >

Transportation Safety Board investigating fire aboard boat abandoned by 'Lucky 7'

HALIFAX 鈥� The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has sent investigators to Newfoundland to determine what caused a fire aboard a fishing boat that forced the crew to abandon the vessel for a life-raft, leaving them at the mercy of the waves for tw

Jul 22, 2024 9:28 AM Read more >

Mom wants quicker reform on disaster preparations, one year after flood took son

HALIFAX 鈥� The mother of a boy who died a year ago in a Nova Scotia flood says her grief returns daily, along with frustration over what she considers the province's slow pace in reforming its preparations for climate disasters.

Jul 22, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Joy in Newfoundland after 鈥楲ucky 7鈥� fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea

NEW-WES-VALLEY, N.L. 鈥� There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: "Miracle.

Jul 21, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Three die after head-on collision between pickup truck and Honda Civic in Cape Breton

MABOU, N.S. 鈥� Three people have died after a head-on collision in western Cape Breton involving a pickup truck and a Honda Civic. RCMP say the collision occurred early Saturday morning on Highway 19 near the community of Mabou.

Jul 21, 2024 1:18 PM Read more >

A thousand people welcome rescued N.L. fishers as they return to land: mayor

VALLEYFIELD, N.L. 鈥� The mayor of the Newfoundland town where seven fishers were safely returned to dry land after two days missing on open water says welcoming the crew home has been the highlight of his time in office so far.

Jul 20, 2024 10:01 PM Read more >

Essential workers allowed to return to Labrador City as wildfire eases

WABUSH, NL 鈥� Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey called it a 鈥済ood news day鈥� as he announced some Labrador City residents will be allowed to return home after a wildfire forced an evacuation last week.

Jul 20, 2024 11:16 AM Read more >