- MP defends decision to vote for Sable Island national park CBC - 2 hours 37 minutes ago
Halifax MP Megan Leslie is defending her decision to vote in favour of the bill designating Sable Island, located off the coast of Nova Scotia, a national park. More »MP defends decision to vote for Sable Island national park
Halifax MP Megan Leslie is defending her decision to vote in favour of the bill designating Sable Island, located off the coast of Nova Scotia, a national park.
- Canada buys rare War of 1812 collection for $573K CBC - 3 hours ago
The government of Canada was the winning bidder for a large collection of letters, maps and other papers that once belonged to Sir John Sherbrooke, the lieutenant-governor … More »Canada buys rare War of 1812 collection for $573K
The government of Canada was the winning bidder for a large collection of letters, maps and other papers that once belonged to Sir John Sherbrooke, the lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia who conquered Maine for the British during the War of 1812. The collection sold for $573,000 at auction in London.
- Accused killer was barred from Sheshatshiu CBC - 5 hours ago
Women in Labrador are trying to take action to prevent violence following the murder of a woman in Sheshatshiu allegedly by a man whose probation conditions banned him … More »Accused killer was barred from Sheshatshiu
- Nova Scotia politician resigns after legislature recalled to consider removal The Canadian Press - 5 hours ago
HALIFAX - Mere hours after the Nova Scotia legislature was recalled to deal with his possible expulsion, an Independent member who had pleaded guilty to fraud and breach … More »Nova Scotia politician resigns after legislature recalled to consider removal
HALIFAX - Mere hours after the Nova Scotia legislature was recalled to deal with his possible expulsion, an Independent member who had pleaded guilty to fraud and breach of trust in the province's spending scandal changed his mind and abruptly resigned Wednesday.
- Cliffs could halt Bloom Lake expansion if iron price falls Reuters - 5 hours ago
By Allison Martell NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc said on Wednesday that if iron ore prices fell further, it could scrap a key expansion at its Bloom … More »Cliffs could halt Bloom Lake expansion if iron price falls
By Allison Martell NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc said on Wednesday that if iron ore prices fell further, it could scrap a key expansion at its Bloom Lake mine in Canada's iron-rich Labrador Trough region. The company already delayed the expansion, which will double production capacity to 16 million metric …
- Black Spruce consolidates west coast energy plays CBC - 6 hours ago
An exploration firm says it has the expertise and resources required to successfully develop energy opportunities on Newfoundland's west coast where others have falt … More »Black Spruce consolidates west coast energy plays
- Labrador MADD chapter rallies to stop drunk driving CBC - 7 hours ago
More than 170 vehicles stopped traffic and honked horns through Labrador City and Wabush on Tuesday evening — all part of western Labrador's annual Don't Drink and Drive … More »Labrador MADD chapter rallies to stop drunk driving
- Teck adds open pit to Duck Pond mine CBC - 7 hours ago
A copper and zinc mine in central Newfoundland has changed the way it operates. More »Teck adds open pit to Duck Pond mine
- Gros Morne fracking plan on UNESCO radar CBC - 7 hours ago
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee is worried about proposed fracking near Gros Morne National Park, on Newfoundland's west coast. More »Gros Morne fracking plan on UNESCO radar
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee is worried about proposed fracking near Gros Morne National Park, on Newfoundland's west coast.
- Personal care home plan gets poor review CBC - 7 hours ago
Some personal care home operators in Newfoundland and Labrador say the provincially funded pilot project doesn't go far enough. More »Personal care home plan gets poor review
- Corner Brook teen charged with assault CBC - 8 hours ago
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook has charged a 17-year-old boy with assaulting two younger boys, 12 and 14.
- Jobs go west as Imperial Oil converts Nova Scotia refinery to terminal operation The Canadian Press - 8 hours ago
- New Brunswickers split over shale gas, poll finds CBC - 10 hours ago
New Brunswick residents are split on the importance of shale gas development to the province's economic future and many are concerned about its safety, according to a new survey by Corporate Research Associates Inc.
- Statoil makes 2nd find in new frontier off Newfoundland CBC - 11 hours ago
Statoil says it has discovered light, high-quality oil in the Flemish Pass basin 500 kilometres northeast of St. John’s, raising hopes for an as-yet-untapped part of the Newfoundland offshore.
- Statoil assessing offshore oil discovery 500 km northeast of St. John's, N.L. The Canadian Press - 15 hours ago
- Chiefs want 'sensible solutions' in shale gas sector CBC - 16 hours ago
- Missing terns on Machias Seal Island baffle researchers CBC - 17 hours ago
For 150 years, terns have always come back to Machias Seal Island, but researchers are trying to find out why they are no longer returning to the tiny island located between New Brunswick and Maine.
- N.L. may release royalty info now blocked by Bill 29 CBC - 17 hours ago
The Newfoundland and Labrador government could reverse a decision legislated last year and release details in the future on royalties paid to the provincial treasury.
- Premier calls for scandal-plagued MLA to step down CBC - Tue, 18 Jun, 2013
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter is giving convicted MLA Trevor Zinck time to resign and holding out the threat of expulsion if he doesn't quit.
- New Brunswick health minister says catastrophic drug plan on the way The Canadian Press - Tue, 18 Jun, 2013
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's health minister says he expects to begin rolling out parts of a catastrophic drug program as early as this fall.
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