CBC - Nova Scotia (18 hours ago)
The Nova Scotia government is moving to give property owners a new option for undoing easements that protect land for the sake of conservation, agriculture and community use. Legislators heard many critiques of the changes at a legislative committee Monday.
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The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission says it wants to connect with Islanders more, so it recently launched a newsletter with the goal of providing updates on the work IRAC is doing. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with the CEO of IRAC, Pam Williams.
ReadCBC - New Brunswick (18 hours ago)
After last week's announcement that New Brunswick's veterinary field service will end, the province has shared some insight into how it will support a private system. One of these ideas, subsidizing travel, is a key part of Nova Scotia's private system.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (24 hours ago)
At least 31 of Canada's 34 critical minerals can be found in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the mining industry is ramping up to get them. But can that expansion happen without big social and environmental costs? We asked two experts to weigh in.
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Two landlords owning thousands of apartments in Halifax are reporting lower annual rent increases in 2025 than the year before. It's another sign the rental market may be stabilizing, a real estate consultant says. But demand remains high for affordable apartments.
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At least 6,000 deposits were made at $50 per seat before the Atlantic Schooners quietly shut down operations in 2023. After questions about what happened to the money, the proponents launched a refund website last year. Some fans say they still haven't been reimbursed.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (A day ago)
MLAs return to the legislative assembly this week after two delays. It's expected to be a long session, as the Lantz government sets out its priorities for the year ahead and delivers what could be a tough budget. CBC's Wayne Thibodeau has a preview of the spring sitting.
ReadCBC - Nova Scotia (2 days ago)
An incoming system will remind us that snow is still very much part of the new season, especially early on. This slow-moving system will bring snowfall to the province beginning Sunday afternoon in the west and not departing until Monday night and even Tuesday morning for northern areas.
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A collection of materials detailing the history of Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick has been added to the Canadian Memory of the World Register by UNESCO. The announcement took place at the Nova Scotia Archives on Saturday on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (2 days ago)
Friday may have been the first day of spring, but winter storms are not over yet for Newfoundland. Environment Canada meteorologist, Mike Vandenberg, told CBC's Weekend AM a low pressure system will start moving in Monday night — and will last until Tuesday night.
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Nineteen people died on March 26, 1941, just outside of Halifax harbour after a vessel patrolling for Nazi subs and sea mines sank after it caught fire. The deaths and heroic rescue of the remaining 22 crew members served as a reminder of the horrors of war. Wartime censorship played a role in what could be reported.
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Thousands of graduate students are at risk of losing their access to health and dental insurance, all because the union that represents them has incurred almost $2 million in debt. According to a statement made by Memorial University's Graduate Students' Union, it owes approximately $1.6 million to GreenShield — their insurance provider — and...
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (3 days ago)
St. John's city council has approved the terms of reference for a heritage report on a proposed development in the Battery neighbourhood. If the development proceeds, a large property known as Limeville would be replaced with 25 townhouses and three executive homes.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (3 days ago)
Grocery prices in Canada have already risen significantly, and experts say rising fuel costs are expected to add further pressure in the weeks ahead, especially for fresh fruits and vegetables, which at this time of year typically travel long distances to reach Canadian stores.
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The goal of the NASA mission called NURTURE is to improve winter weather forecasting. CBC meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler spoke to one of the teams in Happy Valley-Goose Bay about flying straight into the weather in order to be able to better predict storms.
ReadCBC - New Brunswick (4 days ago)
N.B. Power cannot reasonably expect its customers to absorb annual price increases that are well above the rate of inflation and should have its request for a 4.75 per cent increase in the coming year reduced, the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board was told on Friday.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (4 days ago)
A letter to care staff this week noted "significant pressure” on the province's health-care system over the last several years, leading to 11 temporary "overcapacity” spaces being opened in February in several homes. More beds were needed, leading to the additional 20.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (4 days ago)
N.L. Health Services is warning the public about the risks of intense exercise, following a spike in the number of cases of rhabdomyolysis in the St. John's area. One doctor says pressure to flex on social media is leading to more health issues in young women. The CBC's Zach Goudie reports.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (4 days ago)
The spring sitting of the P.E.I. Legislature will prorogue for a second time — but this time just by a day. The delay is to accommodate MLAs who want to go to the funeral of former MLA and cabinet minister Mark McLane, who died this week after dealing with a serious medical issue.
ReadCBC - Nova Scotia (4 days ago)
Nova Scotia is on track to have a new law in the coming weeks that will define how the province earns money from offshore wind farms. But some industry insiders say the province needs to iron out more details before developers will be ready to invest.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (4 days ago)
An oyster grower in Prince Edward Island says he's hopeful about some recent scientific steps forward. Researchers in New Brunswick have mapped the genome of the MSX disease, while the CFIA has also approved permits for a P.E.I. company to import disease-resistant broodstock to study. CBC's Nancy Russell explains.
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The Baker Flooring Blues will look to make hockey history beginning March 27 when the team begins its quest to be the first-ever Conception Bay South-based team to win a Herder Memorial Trophy and bragging rights as the top senior hockey team in Newfoundland and Labrador.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (5 days ago)
Chocolate moves around a lot — perhaps to several places globally — before hitting the shelves of P.E.I. stores, and that travel impacts the cost, said Ross Midgley with the Culinary Institute of Canada. There have also been some blips in the supply chain, which are also driving up the price.
ReadCBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)
Organizations that represent provincial veterinarians spoke out against the cuts to the public veterinary service, saying their members are concerned for public safety and animal welfare. The minister of agriculture told reporters Thursday that the veterinary system needed to "adapt."
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (5 days ago)
What are the signs of tinnitus? When should you worry about being assessed for dementia? Are smart watches good indicators of your health? CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin gathered some of your questions for P.E.I. emergency room physician Trevor Jain for this month's Talk with the Doc.
ReadCBC - Nova Scotia (5 days ago)
Holding a beer while listening to presentations about the Amazon rainforest and why people fall in love with AI were just some of the things attendees enjoyed at Nerd Nite. CBC was given a look inside the city's favourite brainy bash, where the beer flowed as freely as the facts.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)
What started as a sports trip gone wrong turned into an inspirational moment for the St. John's Caps. The team arrived in Nova Scotia for a tournament, but several players were missing their gear. That's when Sidney Crosby's hometown came to the rescue.
ReadCBC - New Brunswick (5 days ago)
A pair of Saint John poverty researchers have told N.B. Power's rate hearing that rising electricity prices are a serious affordability problem for low-income households and the utility or provincial government should match programs in place elsewhere that would help.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (5 days ago)
Hannah and Cyndie Stapleton said they were gobsmacked to discover a new home is being built where their former home once stood — over 13 years after it was expropriated. Now, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten says the department is developing a new land disposition policy.
ReadCBC - P.E.I. (6 days ago)
An event coming to the Island for the first time this summer aims to help newcomers and international students adjust to life in Canada. CBC's Sheehan Desjardins speaks with Templeton Sawyer of Active House, the non-profit that organizes the Belonging Tour, about what they hope to achieve with the event.
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