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New Brunswick pastor jailed for a week as judge considers COVID-19 contempt charge

A New Brunswick pastor is in custody after a court hearing Friday over his alleged breaches of COVID-19 public health rules was adjourned until next week.

Philip Hutchings of His Tabernacle Family Church greets supporters as he makes his way to the Saint John Law courts in Saint John, N.B. on Friday October 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Hawkins

Nova Scotia reports 18 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, active cases rise to 199

Health officials in Nova Scotia reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 recoveries on Friday, as the number of active cases rises to 199.

N.S. searchers find body of missing fishing captain from Mi'kmaw community

Searchers have found the body of a missing fishing captain from a Mi'kmaw community who went overboard during his vessel's journey back to harbour.

A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 Cormorant helicopter performs search and rescue training with M/V Halmar, a multi-purpose vessel owned by Dominion Diving, in Halifax harbour on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS /Andrew Vaughan

Maritimers with cystic fibrosis closer to better access to life-changing drug

After fighting for it for years, Maritimers with cystic fibrosis are getting closer to having better access to what many call a life-changing drug treatment.

Select groups eligible for third doses of a COVID-19 vaccine next week in Nova Scotia

Third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available in Nova Scotia, but not everyone will be eligible.

Rising gas prices creating trickle down effect on consumer goods

Gas prices are up across the region and, according to industry experts, they might not be dropping any time soon.

Rapid-test kits available in 'circuit-breaker' zones this weekend, rest of N.B. will get them Monday

As COVID-19 cases continue to soar across the province, some New Brunswickers will be able to take advantage of a new approach to testing.

U.S. says it will permit entry of Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses

The U.S. says it will allow Canadians into the country who have received a mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedule, when the U.S. opens its borders to fully vaccinated travellers on Nov. 8.

Fire chief in Cape Breton speaks out in hopes of saving lives

Glace Bay Chief John Chant says it's important to have an escape plan in place and a working smoke detector in every room.

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U.S. says it will permit entry of Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses

The U.S. says it will allow Canadians into the country who have received a mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedule, when the U.S. opens its borders to fully vaccinated travellers on Nov. 8.

A traveller waits next to check-in kiosks not currently in use at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Military's human resources officer under investigation for 'historic' sex misconduct allegations

Military police say they are investigating 'historic' allegations of sexual misconduct involving yet another senior commander, this time the officer responsible for human resources in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Testing shows high concentrations of fuel in tank at Iqaluit's water treatment plant

The City of Iqaluit says testing shows a high concentration of fuel in a tank that supplies water to the Nunavut capital.

Polar bears in the summer: Vancouver man wins prestigious wildlife photography prize

Martin Gregus of Vancouver won the Rising Star Portfolio Award at the Natural History Museum’s 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for his summertime photos of polar bears.

Ontario premier reveals new details on province's reopening plan

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is finalizing its plans to exit the final stage of its reopening plan in order to 'cautiously lift more public health measures' currently in place.