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Elver fisher from Millbrook First Nation charged for allegedly assaulting officer

Elver fisher from Millbrook First Nation charged for allegedly assaulting officer

TANGIER — A man from Nova Scotia's Millbrook First Nation faces charges of assaulting and obstructing a fishery officer.
Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

CHARLOTTETOWN — Representatives of Prince Edward Island's tourism industry say Ottawa's decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages in the sector.
Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider 'all options' for future of utility

Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider 'all options' for future of utility

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt announced on Monday a comprehensive review of the province’s debt-laden electric utility.
B.C. civil liberties group joins Supreme Court challenge of N.L. COVID restrictions

B.C. civil liberties group joins Supreme Court challenge of N.L. COVID restrictions

ST. JOHN'S — The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is intervening in a Supreme Court of Canada case this week examining the constitutionality of Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.
P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa's cap on international student study permits

P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa's cap on international student study permits

CHARLOTTETOWN — A P.E.I. college says it is suspending a number of programs for the upcoming school year as a result of the federal government's cap on international student study permits.
Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February

Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February

MONCTON — A funeral was held Saturday for Antonine Maillet, with songs and theatrical performances highlighting a celebration of the life of the renowned Acadian playwright and author.
Folksy philosophies of Ted Lasso comedy series at heart of N.S. university course

Folksy philosophies of Ted Lasso comedy series at heart of N.S. university course

HALIFAX — A professor at Dalhousie University is offering a course using the philosophies of fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso as a guide to — among other things — building honest relationships and learning to be curious about other people.
Emergency alert cancelled, Nova Scotia RCMP still looking for potentially armed man

Emergency alert cancelled, Nova Scotia RCMP still looking for potentially armed man

An emergency alert has ended in Nova Scotia as police continue searching for a possibly armed man.
In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking to sell government-owned Teslas

In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking to sell government-owned Teslas

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government says it plans to sell the 11 Teslas it owns, in response to United States tariffs and the prominent role that the carmaker's CEO plays in the Donald Trump administration.
Two measles cases confirmed in unvaccinated travellers from Prince Edward Island

Two measles cases confirmed in unvaccinated travellers from Prince Edward Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — Health officials in Prince Edward Island say they've identified two cases of measles – the province's first confirmed infections of the disease since 2013.