Mi’kmaq Man’s Unlicensed Cannabis Sales Case Advances to Landmark Constitutional Challenge, Citing Treaty Rights.

The legal proceedings involving Thomas Durfee, a Mi’kmaq man facing charges for selling unlicensed cannabis, have escalated to a significant constitutional challenge, setting the stage for a potentially landmark legal…

Ottawa Increases Elver Quota by 22 Percent for 2026 Season Amidst Easing Tensions and Ongoing Reconciliation Efforts

Ottawa has announced a significant 22 percent increase in the allowable catch for juvenile American eels, known as elvers, for the upcoming 2026 fishing season. The federal Department of Fisheries…

Halifax RCMP Deploys Controversial Undercover Panhandler Tactic to Combat Distracted Driving, Sparking Ethical Debate and Public Scrutiny.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the Halifax area have initiated a novel, albeit contentious, traffic enforcement strategy, deploying officers disguised as panhandlers at busy intersections to identify and…

Atlantic Canada’s Cities Outpace National Average in Population Growth Driven by Immigration Despite Federal Slowdown

Six major urban centres across Atlantic Canada experienced significant population growth, nearly doubling the national average between July 2024 and July 2025, primarily propelled by international immigration, even as the…

Teenagers in Custody as Alleged Inter-Provincial School Attack Plot Uncovered, Shaking Communities from Coast to Coast

A 15-year-old from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, and a 14-year-old from Rivers, Manitoba, remain in custody following their arrests in connection with an alleged plot to simultaneously attack schools in both…

Nova Scotia Grapples with Late-Season Snowstorm as Schools Close and Ferry Services Face Disruptions Across Eastern Communities.

A significant late-season snowstorm has enveloped much of Nova Scotia’s eastern coastline, extending an unexpected day of holiday for thousands of students and causing widespread disruptions to transportation and daily…

Halifax’s Soaring Rental Market Forces Residents Out as Affordability Crisis Deepens

Megan St. Rose’s recent departure from Halifax underscores a rapidly escalating affordability crisis gripping the city, a trend that is pushing long-term residents and new arrivals alike to the brink.…

Black Loyalist Archival Collection Gains National Recognition, Illuminating Centuries of Resilience and Contribution to Canadian Heritage

Detailed ledgers, business receipts, and church records spanning from the 1780s and beyond, originating from Black Loyalists, represent far more than mere historical texts to Andrea Davis; they are the…

Late Winter Barrage: Major Snowstorm Poised to Deliver Significant Accumulations Across Quebec and Atlantic Canada Just Days After Spring’s Arrival

Just two days after the official commencement of spring, a formidable late-winter storm is poised to unleash a substantial blast of snow across vast swathes of Quebec and Atlantic Canada,…

New Brunswick Woman’s Miscarriage Ordeal Exposes Critical Gaps in Primary Healthcare Access

When Fawn Parker made the move to Fredericton in 2020, her immediate action was to place her name on the provincial family doctor waitlist, a queue already burdened with hundreds…