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Tariff war forcing N.B. to cut trade barriers, go into deficit in next week's budget

Tariff war forcing N.B. to cut trade barriers, go into deficit in next week's budget

FREDERICTON — Nearly seven years after the New Brunswick government went to the Supreme Court to prevent the free movement of alcohol across the country, Premier Susan Holt says the tariff war with the United States is forcing the province to rethink
Jeremy Dutcher joins other musicians and withdraws from East Coast Music Awards amid leadership turmoil

Jeremy Dutcher joins other musicians and withdraws from East Coast Music Awards amid leadership turmoil

Jeremy Dutcher says he's withdrawing his eight nominations from the East Coast Music Awards in solidarity with other musicians boycotting the event.
N.B. Pride group invites LGBTQ+ Americans dealing with the 'scary' reality of Trump

N.B. Pride group invites LGBTQ+ Americans dealing with the 'scary' reality of Trump

When Saint John, N.B., holds its annual Pride celebration in August, it's expecting a new group of participants — Americans seeking a safe haven from the “scary” reality of living under President Donald Trump’s administration.
N.L. fishing crew rescued after days adrift in raft had good safety practices: report

N.L. fishing crew rescued after days adrift in raft had good safety practices: report

ST. JOHN'S — The crew of an ill-fated Newfoundland fishing vessel who spent days adrift in a life raft last year had followed proper safety practices before and after the ship caught fire, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada says.
Cuts to U.S. weather agency will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season

Cuts to U.S. weather agency will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season

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Nova Scotia tells court that Ottawa is entirely responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

Nova Scotia tells court that Ottawa is entirely responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether the federal government is solely responsible for the dike system that protects the low-lying land corridor linking Nova Scotia with New Brunswick.
Northern Pulp seeking $2.5 billion in private-public funding to build new pulp mill

Northern Pulp seeking $2.5 billion in private-public funding to build new pulp mill

HALIFAX — Northern Pulp, the company behind a Nova Scotia mill that shut down four years ago amid environmental shortcomings, says it will cost $2.5 billion to build a new, cutting-edge plant on the province's southwest shore.
Hydro‑Québec says Newfoundland and Labrador power deal is 'clean break' from the past

Hydro‑Québec says Newfoundland and Labrador power deal is 'clean break' from the past

ST. JOHN'S — The head of Quebec's hydro utility was in Labrador on Monday to tour a massive hydroelectric plant at the heart of a draft energy deal touted as a new beginning in the fraught relationship between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
China tariffs on Canadian seafood add more volatility to industry threatened by Trump

China tariffs on Canadian seafood add more volatility to industry threatened by Trump

HALIFAX — China’s intent to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian seafood products adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry already threatened by U.S. duties, say sector representatives in Atlantic Canada.

72-year-old N.S. man dead after side-by-side vehicles crashed in Annapolis County

WEST DALHOUSIE, N.S. — A 72-year-old man is dead and two men have been arrested after two side-by-side utility vehicles crashed in Annapolis County, N.S. Police say around 4:40 p.m.