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Environment Canada issues air quality warning for St. John's due to landfill fire
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/robin-hood-bay-air-quality-fire
Published: June 14, 2026 20:44
Black smoke could be seen coming from the area around Robin Hood Bay mid-afternoon on June 14
CBRM Hurricane Research group to host in-person discussions to hear community concerns in aftermath of Fiona
Published: June 14, 2026 20:08
A Mount Allison University professor who has been leading research on the after-effects of post-tropical storm Fiona has lined up a series of in-person discussion events to better understand community concerns about a range of weather- and…
Middleton rally urges sustainable funding for libraries – now
Published: June 14, 2026 15:30
The message was clear. “What do we want?” “Sustainable funding!” “When do we want it?” “Now!” The chant, by nearly 100 people in front of Annapolis MLA David Bowlby’s Middleton office June 12, was almost as loud as the car and truck horns of passing…
Province to provide funds for new Cape Breton multi-use community hub in St. Peter's area
Published: June 14, 2026 13:01
A vacant commercial building in the St. Peter’s area will soon be home to a visitor information centre, a library and a fitness centre. Richmond County MLA Trevor Boudreau has announced that the Village of St. Peter’s is receiving more than $206,000 to…
No tax rate increases as Cape Breton's Richmond County approves 2026-27 municipal budget
Published: June 14, 2026 13:00
The Municipality of Richmond County council has approved its budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The approved $19,020,485 budget will maintain both residential and commercial tax rates for the fourth year in a row, while it will continue to invest in…
Walk helps keep Cape Breton families together during medical crises
Published: June 14, 2026 12:52
Walk for Ronald McDonald House Maritimes at Sydney's Open Hearth Park surpasses fundraising goal
JOCELYNE LLOYD: This summer will be different in P.E.I.
https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/jocelyne-lloyd-this-summer-will-be-different-in-pei
Published: June 14, 2026 09:00
I was going to open this column by saying I read Carley Fortune’s This Summer Will Be Different so you don’t have to, but that wouldn’t be fair. While definitely a smutty summer romp, the book has much about it that is sweet and earnest — and it does…
P.E.I. driver who crashed vehicle at 162 km/h gets jail for dangerous driving
https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/pei-driver-gets-jail-for-dangerous-driving
Published: June 14, 2026 09:00
A P.E.I. driver who went off the road at 162 km/h and crashed his vehicle while being pursued by police and trying to pass a truck on the shoulder has been sentenced to six months in jail. “His behaviour the night in question shows a complete disregard for…
Kentville Wildcats forced to forfeit NSSBL game in 12th inning
Published: June 13, 2026 14:34
The Kentville Wildcats picked up a loss unlike any other June 12. After four hours and 14 minutes, the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League game with the Dartmouth Dry ended abruptly. Pitcher Caleb Medicraft said something to the home plate umpire after…
Anne Launcelott’s We Are Nova Scotia one of four new exhibits at Artsplace Gallery
Published: June 13, 2026 11:42
Images that speak to the varied experiences of Nova Scotians during the COVID-19 pandemic are on display in Annapolis Royal. We Are Nova Scotia is an exhibition of portraits by Anne Launcelott, a travel and street photographer whose practice centres on…
Three charged with robbery following incident in downtown Truro
Published: June 13, 2026 11:24
TRURO – A 20-year-old man and two boys have been charged following a robbery in downtown Truro. On June 11, shortly after midnight, Truro Police Service responded to an incident of a robbery with a weapon in the downtown area. The suspects were identified…
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING WITH ED COLEMAN: Land grants to post American Revolution soldiers often hard to farm
Published: June 12, 2026 20:55
It was a common practice at one time for impoverished German states to rent out highly trained soldiers as a means of income. During the American Revolution, for example, the British hired roughly 30,000 German soldiers, or so-called Hessians, to fight on…
'In the interim, yes, it's business as usual': Digby Pines resort up for sale
Published: June 12, 2026 19:27
The owners of the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa say even though the property is listed for sale, it will be business as usual while the iconic Digby County property is on the market. “The intent is that we would sell it,” says Glenn Squires, an owner of…
A Deer Lake woman wants your vintage pencils
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/deer-lake-woman-vintage-pencils
Published: June 12, 2026 17:43
Amy Serrick has collected over 700 pencils the last two years and the Deer Lake native, now living in the UK, wants to add some vintage NL pencils to her collection
LETTER: Do not rush a Churchill River deal when time is on NL's side
Published: June 12, 2026 16:39
Newfoundland and Labrador should negotiate a new Churchill River agreement only when the market, the moment, and the regional demand landscape align squarely in our favour. That principle must anchor every decision we make about the future of the Churchill…
High-end Canadian chain Purdys Chocolatier opening stores in Halifax and Dartmouth
Published: June 12, 2026 16:29
Purdys Chocolatier will officially become a coast-to-coast operation when it opens two stores in Nova Scotia in September. The nearly 120-year-old Canadian company announced plans to put shops in the Halifax Shopping Centre and Dartmouth’s Mic Mac Mall by…
Late musician honoured at Cape Breton band's annual summer concert
Published: June 12, 2026 15:50
The 33rd season of the Second Wind Community Band is coming to a close with their annual summer concert. A Time for Summer is happening June 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Boardmore Playhouse at Cape Breton University. This year’s performance is in honour of the…
New Glasgow police investigating ‘suspicious’ fire
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/new-glasgow/new-glasgow-police-investigating-suspicious-fire
Published: June 12, 2026 15:40
An early morning fire in New Glasgow is under investigation. “Preliminary findings indicate that the fire is suspicious in nature,” the New Glasgow Regional Police said in a June 12 news release. The New Glasgow Fire Department, Emergency Health Services…
RCMP investigating incident of animal cruelty near Port aux Basques, NL
Published: June 12, 2026 15:24
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is investigating a possible case of animal cruelty after a dog was located deceased in the water near Route 470. On Thursday, June 11, 2026 police received a report of the deceased small breed dog in a lake near Route 470,…
Drugs, weapons charges filed after Antigonish County raid by RCMP tactical teams
Published: June 12, 2026 15:19
A man has been charged with multiple drug trafficking and firearms offenses after a large RCMP raid in Antigonish County. Raymond James Kerwin appeared Friday in Antigonish provincial court. He is charged with three counts each of drug possession and…
On the job training: Dads say the best lessons they've learned come from parenting their kids
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/dads-learn-from-kids
Published: June 12, 2026 14:54
These dads have picked up a few 'dad hacks' and learned plenty of lessons along the way as they became fathers
Tatamagouche museum kicks off history presentation series
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/truro/tatamagouche-museum-kicks-off-history-presentation-series
Published: June 12, 2026 14:19
The Creamery Heritage Centre hopes to draw more visitors into the museum with the events
RNC investigating fatal impaired driving collision in St. John's, NL; appealing for public information
Published: June 12, 2026 13:59
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a fatal impaired driving collision in St. John’s. At approximately 1:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, RNC officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle roll-over near the intersection of Mayor…
P.E.I. woman with ALS will realize dream to see the icebergs off Newfoundland
Published: June 12, 2026 13:47
Family of Bev Stewart has found an accessible RV that can make trip to Newfoundland and Labrador
In the groove: Cape Breton man spins passion for vinyl records into impressive collection
Published: June 12, 2026 13:44
“It’s my addiction,” Stephen MacLeod said with a smile that was more prideful than joking about his vinyl record collection. With more than 13,000 records, the 60-year-old Sydney man has a record collection that might rival many radio stations in the…
IN PHOTOS: Davis Day commemoration in Sydney Mines pays respects to miners, women, workers rights
Published: June 12, 2026 13:35
Day honours 101st anniversary of the fatal shooting of New Waterford coal miner William Davis
Quiet heroes: Meet some hardworking dads who went above and beyond for their kids
Published: June 12, 2026 13:31
While everyone's dad is special, these P.E.I. families say their dad is a quiet hero who has always put his loved ones first
Scores of pigeons accidentally trapped under grate in Charlottetown now safe
Published: June 12, 2026 13:21
Animal welfare enthusiasts can rest a bit easier. Last week, a flock of pigeons got accidentally trapped under a grate beside the library in downtown Charlottetown. A local wildlife rehabilitator says they are now safe after she helped remove them. The…
New book provides window into Acadian deportation
Published: June 12, 2026 12:55
A book examining the 1755 deportation of the Acadians day by day through American military leader John Winslow’s journal is now available. John Winslow at Grand-Pré was one of two books recently launched at Grand-Pré National Historic Site. Yves Cormier…
Revitalized Mary Ann Falls trail gets grand opening — but just for hikers and mountain bikers
Published: June 12, 2026 11:52
'It's sad that we're losing accessibility for the people (to see Mary Ann Falls)'
CHEERS AND JEERS: Cheers and jeers to public engagement and vitriol over AI data centres
https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/pei-cheers-jeers-june-12-2026
Published: June 12, 2026 11:32
Cheers and jeers to people following the news out of a recent Charlottetown city council meetings where an issue was raised concerning the city’s capacity for housing an AI data centre. The Guardian recently covered a meeting where Mayor Philip Brown asked…
Cape Breton Golf Report: Five aces reported at local golf courses in May 2026
Published: June 12, 2026 11:23
The first full month of the golf season saw five hole-in-one shots recorded at Cape Breton golf courses in May. Two were reported at Cabot Cliffs in Inverness, while single aces were recorded at The Nest in Inverness, Le Portage Golf Club in Cheticamp, and…
Crown seeks to limit access to graphic evidence as bail hearing for St. John's woman charged with incest begins
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/crown-limit-access-graphic-evidence
Published: June 12, 2026 11:21
Prosecutor is asking judge to limit public access to some material to protect dignity of children involved
Immediate pressure: Sydney Sooners challenged to win championship in 50th anniversary season
Published: June 12, 2026 11:20
Jim (Rico) McEachern wouldn’t normally make bold statements to the public and his players going into the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League season. The Sydney Sooners veteran bench boss has always trusted the process and had the mentality of earning what…
‘Public owns the resource’: NL business group pushes for transparency on Churchill Falls deal
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/churchill-falls-transparency
Published: June 12, 2026 11:06
Gabe Gregory says all submissions to the independent review committee should be public as debate continues over the proposed Churchill Falls agreement
P.E.I. moms encourage parents to unplug, delay smartphone use for children
Published: June 12, 2026 11:01
Unplugged Canada that says teenagers should not have smartphones until they are 14 years old
Spaniard’s Bay looking for direction on how to deal with dead beached whale
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/spaniards-bay-dead-whale
Published: June 12, 2026 10:54
The whale washed up near Spaniard's Bay on June 11
Why parents say Medical Travel Assistance Program is falling short as they face major costs for health care outside NL
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/nl-mtap-falls-short-for-parents
Published: June 12, 2026 10:47
NL families who travelled out of province for life-saving care say they are left waiting months for reimbursement and receive only partial coverage, but health minister defends program
Coach, player represent P.E.I. on international field hockey stage
Published: June 12, 2026 10:43
Lacey MacLauchlan, Jessie Stewart part of Team Canada’s under-16 female team’s recent tour of Poland
Gas prices drop in P.E.I. June 12, 2026
https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/pei-gas-prices-june-12-2026
Published: June 12, 2026 10:06
The price of gas went down overnight in the latest Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission adjustment. Effective 12:01 a.m. on June 12, IRAC said the price of regular gas decreased by 3.0 cents per litre and premium went down by 2.0 cents per litre. After…
Opinion: Atlantic Canada’s universities can future-proof workforces
Published: June 12, 2026 10:00
Earlier this spring, David Campbell wrote a compelling review of Atlantic Canada’s labour market outlook. Entitled Help Wanted, Campbell’s analysis points to a very challenging future for this region if there is no intervention. With an aging population,…
Scott Taylor: The RCAF is missing the boat, again
Published: June 12, 2026 10:00
Role combatting wildfires makes sense
Newly incorporated preservation society aims to save Prescott House Museum
Published: June 12, 2026 09:30
Provincial funding request to be made once sustainable business plan ready
COMMENTARY: The world is your oyster – P.E.I. growers need everyone's support
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
Prince Edward Island’s oyster industry is in trouble. That isn’t an exaggeration. Oyster growers across the Island are reporting serious losses from MSX and dermo, two diseases that are harmless to humans but devastating to oyster beds. The diseases have…
ELLEN MacPHAIL: Women’s Institute highlights international president
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
After a busy month in May, the provincial board of directors is pleased with the recent global election naming Marie Kenny as president for Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW). Also this month PEIWI announces winners from the recent annual…
Newfoundland man sentenced for threatening Russian ambassador
Published: June 12, 2026 00:43
Kagan Erich Roy, 41, received two years house arrest followed by three years probation
SailGP race has Halifax hotel rooms selling out at premium prices
Published: June 11, 2026 22:34
Halifax waterfront hotels charging over $700 a night for race weekend
Residents say water problems at Hammonds Plains seniors building forcing some to leave
Published: June 11, 2026 21:06
Tenants at 171 Appaloosa Run report months of hot water outages, drinking water concerns and recurring service disruptions
Bruce MacKinnon: Donald Trump's simultaneously real and symbolic disrespect for Canada
Published: June 11, 2026 20:59
Related: Trump says U.S. won’t renew trade deal with Canada and Mexico, signalling yearly reviews ‘We don’t need anything that Canada has … but they need everything that we have, and they have to treat us better’ President Donald Trump said he would not…
'Mining communities were built on more than coal': Pictou County honours its mining legacy
Published: June 11, 2026 20:54
Davis Day ceremony held on June 11 at the Stellarton Mining Memorial
Cape Breton Community Calendar events for June 13-19, 2025
https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/cape-breton-community-calendar-events-for-june-13-19-2025
Published: June 11, 2026 19:56
Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by non-profit groups. It will appear weekly on Saturdays. The deadline for submissions is the Thursday previous at noon but to ensure adequate advance publication,…
No one hurt in maintenance shop fire near Kensington, P.E.I.
Published: June 11, 2026 19:32
No one was hurt in a vehicle maintenance shop fire near Kensington, P.E.I. on June 11. At around 7:50 a.m. on June 11, the Kensington fire department received a call for a fire on the Old Station Road, just a few miles west of the town. The fire occurred…
Finding a hat for all seasons
https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/finding-a-hat-for-all-seasons
Published: June 11, 2026 19:32
'And there it was. Bottom of the rack.'
Long-term care union's first ratification vote successful, signalling final step in ending Nova Scotia strike
Published: June 11, 2026 19:07
The long-term care workers’ strike in Nova Scotia is officially in the final phase of coming to an end. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) members at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home in Halifax ratified a new collective agreement Thursday after the…
RCMP investigating suspicious death in Kings County
Published: June 11, 2026 18:54
The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death in Greenfield in eastern Kings County. Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a deceased man located outside a residence on Peck Meadow Road at around 3:50 a.m. on June 11.…
COMMENTARY: The oddest catch: Bizarre behaviours of the six species that built our coastal economy
Published: June 11, 2026 17:53
We know them from wharfs, dinner plates and fish markets. From the icy waters of the Atlantic off Newfoundland and Labrador in the north to the southwestern bays off Nova Scotia and the Gulf of St. Lawrence in between, these six important commercial…
ATLANTIC SKIES: How did mysterious yellow 'alien glass' end up in King Tut's tomb?
Published: June 11, 2026 17:25
The Egyptian king's tomb contains pieces of yellow glass that's recently been analyzed and shows some mysterious elements
COMMENTARY: P.E.I. premier best stay off the road to Wellington
Published: June 11, 2026 17:25
On the final day of the spring sitting, P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz told reporters he was looking forward to the day he could drive to Wellington himself, collect Gilles Arsenault, and welcome him back into the Progressive Conservative caucus. Arsenault, the…
Medical delays ‘not inevitable’: Muscular Dystrophy Canada petitioning government to fast-track access to new treatments
Published: June 11, 2026 17:00
A three-year wait to access treatment is too long for people with neuromuscular disorders. That’s the message Muscular Dystrophy Canada is conveying with a petition launched earlier this year to lobby the federal and provincial governments to break down…
Health inspectors close bakery and deli at Atlantic Superstore in Charlottetown
Published: June 11, 2026 16:56
Customer at the University Avenue location found rodent droppings in a product
'The talent we've assembled is astounding’: Yarmouth’s Ultramarine Music & Arts Festival June 19-20
Published: June 11, 2026 16:40
Immediately after the debut Ultramarine Music and Arts Festival wrapped up in Yarmouth last year, people were asking: Are you going to do it again? That’s what organizers were hoping for – keep ’em wanting more. “We were very pleased with the inaugural…
Drugs seized, charges laid as six Pictou County search warrants executed
Published: June 11, 2026 16:38
Three New Glasgow men have been charged with drug trafficking after the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit executed six search warrants around the county. The unit, along with other police agencies, executed five search warrants May 26…
'My hands are tied': St. John's court grants another delay in fatal impaired driving case
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/rodney-constantine-sentencing-delay
Published: June 11, 2026 16:08
Rodney Constantine's sentencing hearing postponed until August despite Crown arguments that Constantine has 'done everything he can' to delay proceedings
LETTER: Addressing online misinformation a challenge for local group
Published: June 11, 2026 15:38
I have people who carry out the online activity of the Nova Scotians for Equalization Fairness (NSEF). We all work hard together to present the material to the public and we have been successful in building a strong audience. Not all agree and there have…
LETTER: More reaction from comment made at CBU convocation
Published: June 11, 2026 15:22
Re: ‘The peril of judging words without context,’ Cape Breton Post letter to the editor, June 5. I agree that context matters. As such, let’s consider the context of a Catholic priest making reference to residential schools recently while speaking at a…
DAVID DELANEY: Priest’s remarks a missed opportunity
Published: June 11, 2026 15:10
Should have served as an opening for discussion
P.E.I. man facing charges for dangerous driving, flight from police
Published: June 11, 2026 15:10
A 29-year-old Palmer Road man is facing charges after the police received dangerous driving complaints in six different communities. Summerside police said in a news release that on June 8, police in Prince County, including Summerside, Kensington and the…
DAVID JOHNSON: In praise of big little things
Published: June 11, 2026 14:50
New book offers inexpensive ideas for CBRM that could lead to positive changes
Large RCMP tactical team with armoured cars raid Antigonish County property
Published: June 11, 2026 14:40
RCMP tactical teams raided a camper in Heatherton on Thursday morning. The RCMP are tight-lipped about the raid in an Antigonish County area that has seen two deaths and multiple arsons in recent weeks. “(RCMP are) executing a search warrant in connection…
Retired senator presents Membertou's cannabis case
https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/retired-senator-presents-membertous-cannabis-case
Published: June 11, 2026 14:17
“It’s like trying to put the genie back in the bottle,” - former Senator Dan Christmas
City of Summerside takes measures to manage its debts
Published: June 11, 2026 13:42
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The City of Summerside has introduced new rules to manage its debt load. The move comes as costs continue to rise for most municipalities. Council adopted two separate but related new policies at its May 19 meeting. One governs the…
One person dead after devastating fire in downtown Bridgewater
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/downtown-bridgewater-fire-death-police
Published: June 11, 2026 13:33
One person is dead after a major downtown fire in Bridgewater on Wednesday. A noon structure fire on King Street spread to neighbouring buildings, necessitating help from multiple crews from across the province. Roughly 60 firefighters worked until 11:07…
COLIN MACLEAN: Gone to the movies
https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/summerside/colin-maclean-gone-to-the-movies
Published: June 11, 2026 13:18
I’ve been thinking a lot about movies lately. As a kid growing up around Summerside in the ’90s, The Capital Theatre was our escape to the wide and wonderful world outside our sleepy little corner of rural Canada. Personally, I was a country kid with…
Summertime eatery able to open for one more season on Sydney boardwalk
Published: June 11, 2026 13:10
'It's really only up from here,' says co-owner Madison Greening following successful 2025 season
‘People are hurting’: Cape Breton food banks react to poverty report card’s poor grades
Published: June 11, 2026 13:03
'We're seeing a lot of people that we haven't seen in the past'
New Waterford Wellness Centre proving to be crucial space
https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/new-waterford-wellness-centre-proving-to-be-crucial-space
Published: June 11, 2026 12:55
A New Waterford facility that opened to be a hub for the community has proven its worth and importance after just one year in operation. The New Waterford Wellness Centre, attached to Breton Education Centre, officially opened its doors in January 2025,…
Start your engines: Bud’s Speedway prepares for busy stock car racing season in Cape Breton
Published: June 11, 2026 12:46
It’s been seven months since the last time the smell of burnt rubber and the roar of loud engines were heard at Bud’s Speedway in Sydney. The last time fans gathered at Cape Breton’s only stock car racing track, they were entertained with exciting racing…
Woman charged following New Glasgow house fire
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/woman-charged-following-new-glasgow-house-fire
Published: June 11, 2026 12:35
New Glasgow police have charged a 32-year-old woman following an investigation into a June 3 fire that occurred at a duplex on Dalcrombie Drive. New Glasgow firefighters, police, and Emergency Health Services paramedics responded to the fire at 6:30 a.m.…
Cape Breton’s Logan Shaw to play for AHL Calder Cup with Toronto Marlies
Published: June 11, 2026 12:34
A Cape Breton hockey player will look to wrap up his 2025-26 season with a championship this month. Logan Shaw of Glace Bay and the Toronto Marlies will compete for an American Hockey League Calder Cup championship after winning the Richard F. Canning…
No appeal of RCMP acquittal for assault of Eskasoni woman
https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/no-appeal-of-rcmp-acquittal-for-assault-of-eskasoni-woman
Published: June 11, 2026 12:29
The family of Christina Gillis has learned that the New Brunswick Prosecutors Office is denying her appeal of an RCMP officer’s May 1 acquittal on a charge of excessive force. Cpl. Andrew Whiteway of the Woodstock RCMP was found not guilty of using…
‘One of the best gigs I’ve had’: Truro musician spreads some positivity while busking
Published: June 11, 2026 11:55
Darren Howse recounts recent gig outside Atlantic Superstore and NSLC
Two Pictou County residents facing charges following stolen car investigation
Published: June 11, 2026 11:51
Stolen vehicle recovered by Truro Police Service
PAM FRAMPTON: Censorship attempt fails as attendees ousted from U.S. conference win the day
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/pam-frampton-censorship-diabetes-conference
Published: June 11, 2026 11:40
A handful of attendees were ousted at the American Diabetes Association's meeting for disagreeing with Trump
P.E.I. Humane Society moving into $8-million facility
https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/pei-humane-society-moving-into-8-million-facility
Published: June 11, 2026 11:40
New animal shelter will feature surgical suite, grooming room and lots of space for different species
Pasadena getting its Field of Dreams thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/pasadena-field-of-dreams
Published: June 11, 2026 11:26
The Pirates are getting $52,000 in funding to make their park more accessible and safer
Milestone-making Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen touches down in Halifax and at the Canso Spaceport
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/canadian-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-artemis-ii-mission-space
Published: June 11, 2026 11:19
Nova Scotia should be proud to ‘put Canada in a position to become a launcher’
GWYNNE DYER: Why the US war with Iran could get much worse by November
Published: June 11, 2026 11:19
With elections around the corner for both Trump and Netanyahu, they could become desperate for a win in Iran
Gail Shea Memorial Dance Hall to be built at Stompin’ Tom Centre in Skinners Pond, P.E.I.
Published: June 11, 2026 11:14
When the tunes began to play, Gail Shea was someone you could always find on the dance floor. Shea grew up in the West Prince village of Skinners Pond, an honour she shared with legendary Canadian folk and country musician Stompin’ Tom Connors, who spent…
Town of Pictou receives $20,000 in provincial funding to repair trail
Published: June 11, 2026 11:10
Government of Nova Scotia invests $590,000 into upgrading and expanding public trails
An Ontario woman carefully makes artificial arrangements for dad's NL grave. Soon, she won't be allowed
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/mount-patricia-flowers
Published: June 11, 2026 11:06
Jennifer Crocker is concerned about Mount Patricia Cemetery Association’s plan to ban artificial flowers for the Corner Brook graveyard
Widow disputes St. John’s memorial bench policy after husband’s death
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/st-johns-memorial-bench-policy
Published: June 11, 2026 10:55
Karen Tucker says St. John’s treated her coldly while she was trying to commemorate her husband, a city employee who died on the job
How blood transfusions saved a St. John's woman's life after she became septic
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/st-johns-woman-septic-transfusion
Published: June 11, 2026 10:37
Jill Snow is marking National Blood Donor Week by reflecting on a medical emergency that began with a routine illness and left her in a two-week induced coma
P.E.I.’s Eddy Doyle makes big decision for hockey career
Published: June 11, 2026 10:35
Halifax Mooseheads defenceman commits to Northeastern University in Boston
LETTER: Who determines 'gentle' for Charlottetown density?
https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/letter-who-determines-gentle-for-charlottetown-density
Published: June 11, 2026 10:23
Re: Planning for the future, May 26 The recent Guardian article attempts to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, with regards to explaining the bylaws attached to Charlottetown’s official plan. Consultant Jacob Ritchie states that “the approach is ‘gentle…
P.E.I. man dead after tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle collision
Published: June 11, 2026 10:06
A 20-year-old Queens County man is dead after a collision between a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle. In a news release, the RCMP said that at 5 a.m. on June 10, Queens District RCMP responded to a 911 call about a two-vehicle collision on the…
25 years after 9/11: Bedford woman recounts the 'tremendous unknown' as she spent days with a group of six strangers stuck in Nova Scotia
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, airport call out for 9/11 memories to honour East Coast hospitality after terrorist attacks
Opinion: Canadians deserve a clearer conversation about MAID
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
When Canada legalized medical assistance in dying (MAID) in 2016, the public debate focused largely on one situation: people facing the end of life and suffering intolerably. For many Canadians, that remains their understanding of the law today. But…
Residential care facility in Lockeport closed as part of human rights remedy transformation
Published: June 11, 2026 09:22
Atlantic Heights, a residential care facility in Lockeport, Shelburne County, officially closed on June 2. It was the third residential care facility in the province to close as part of Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy transformation of disability supports…
Hants County’s rich agricultural history on display with school tractor day
Published: June 11, 2026 09:20
For young farmers attending Avon View High School (AVHS), June 10 marked a day they won’t soon forget. It was when they were allowed to ride their tractors to school as part of the first annual AVHS Tractor Day. The event came about after three students,…
Artistic swimming popularity growing in P.E.I.
https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/artistic-swimming-popularity-growing-in-pei
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
Charlottetown Naiads post strong performances at Atlantic regional championships in Charlottetown
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