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Fish biomass loss possible in Atlantic Canada amid rising emissions, researcher says

Fish biomass loss possible in Atlantic Canada amid rising emissions, researcher says

HALIFAX — A new study is predicting a steep decline in global fish populations — including species in Atlantic Canada — by the end of the century, if unchecked greenhouse gas emissions continue.
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Manitoba, N.L., only provinces to offer publicly to take asylum seekers from Quebec

Manitoba, N.L., only provinces to offer publicly to take asylum seekers from Quebec

HALIFAX — The premiers of Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador are so far the only leaders to publicly volunteer to take in asylum seekers to ease pressure on Quebec, despite a joint call from all premiers for would-be refugees to be distributed mo
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B.C. premier says working with Ottawa can feel like 'beating our head against a wall'

B.C. premier says working with Ottawa can feel like 'beating our head against a wall'

HALIFAX — Canada's premiers on Tuesday lamented what they said was the federal government's lack of teamwork on important files from housing to school lunch programs, with British Columbia's premier saying working with Ottawa can feel like “beating o
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N.S. minister blames municipalities for delay in emergency alert in last week's flood

N.S. minister blames municipalities for delay in emergency alert in last week's flood

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is criticizing municipalities for their decision not to request an emergency alert during flooding last week that killed a 13-year-old boy and caused extensive damage.
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Nova Scotia flash flood victim identified as 13-year-old; family in shock

Nova Scotia flash flood victim identified as 13-year-old; family in shock

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — An online fundraising page has identified the victim of last week's flash floods in western Nova Scotia as 13-year-old Eli Young. A memorial site has been set up at the Wolfville, N.S.
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Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is following in the footsteps of several other provinces and restricting cellphone use in schools.
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Ground crews to start attacking Labrador City fire, national help limited

Ground crews to start attacking Labrador City fire, national help limited

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. — Ground crews were preparing on Tuesday to begin their attack against a roaring wildfire near Labrador City that forced thousands of people to evacuate last week, officials said.
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Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, trauma

Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, trauma

FREDERICTON — Jennifer Moore was helping a neighbour on flood-prone Stannus Street, in Windsor, N.S., last week when she fell face first in waist-deep brown water in her driveway.
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Firefighter hopes rain will be sufficient to dampen western Labrador wildfire

Firefighter hopes rain will be sufficient to dampen western Labrador wildfire

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. — A senior fire official in the Newfoundland and Labrador government said Monday he hopes rain will intensify and help firefighters contain a wildfire that has forced the evacuation of Labrador City.
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Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence

Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence

HALIFAX — Premier François Legault was forced to clarify remarks he made Monday when he appeared to forget recent history in asserting that Quebec politicians didn't face political violence similar to the attempted assassination of former president D
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