Atlantic Canada News

The rapid growth of a long-burning forest fire in central Newfoundland has triggered a state of emergency in the area and the expansion of an outdoor fire ban to the entire province.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Liberal Party members have chosen a political newcomer as their new leader after a campaign that saw her promote herself as a fresh voice in troubled times.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The mayor of a western Newfoundland town was relieved to learn today that the province has ordered a full environmental impact review of a proposed wind power development in her area. Stella Cornect is the mayor of Cape St.

BISHOP'S FALLS, N.L. — A growing forest fire in central Newfoundland has forced the continued closure of a highway linking several small communities on the island's south coast.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Four crews of women rowers made history Thursday morning in St. John's, as they took off toward the end of a downtown lake and raced along a course traditionally reserved for men.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland lawyer charged with sexual assault lost his legal bid Thursday to shield his name from publication. Robert Regular was charged last year with four counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Ten correctional officers cleared by a provincial court judge in the death of an inmate are suing the provincial government, alleging a botched investigation and unfounded charges.

FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting four more deaths linked to COVID-19 in the province’s latest weekly report.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is making it easier for Ukrainian newcomers to get a provincial driver's licence.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A weather-dependent holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city is being postponed because of high winds. The 204th Royal St. John's Regatta rowing races were supposed to go ahead today on Quidi Lake in St. John's, N.L.