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P.E.I. reports five new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, three under the age of 12

Prince Edward Island is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the total number of active cases on the Island to 23.

High winds from thunderstorms knock out power across Nova Scotia

A line of thunderstorms knocked out electricity to more than 25,000 Nova Scotia Power customers overnight.

The exterior of the Nova Scotia Power building is seen in downtown Halifax in this file photo.

Truckload of P.E.I. potatoes en route to Parliament Hill

A truckload of fresh Prince Edward Island potatoes is en route to Ottawa as part of efforts to restore exports of island spuds to the United States.

The MacKay family of Prince Edward Island were on hand to help pack and send off the PEI Potato Truck from Charlottetown, PEI, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (Source: Prince Edward Island Potato Board)

Police investigating shots fired in Dartmouth

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a report of shots fired earlier this week in Dartmouth.

‘The dog came back, she didn't’: Family of missing Cape Breton senior speaks out

It was a difficult weekend for Larry Gibbons. He hasn't seen his long-time partner since early Friday.

Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth installs first tiny shelter

The first of 20 tiny shelters being built by the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is now in its new home – the parking lot behind St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Dartmouth.

New Brunswick nurses vote in favour of strike to back contract demands with province

New Brunswick nurses have voted 92 per cent in favour of a strike to back demands for a new contract.

COVID-19 case temporarily closes Prince Edward Island courthouse

Court operations in Charlottetown are on hold today after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

Sixty-six new COVID-19 cases impacting 31 schools across N.B.

School districts in New Brunswick are dealing with an influx in COVID-19 cases.

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Ontario extends pause on reopening plan indefinitely as COVID-19 situation worsens

Ontario is extending its pause indefinitely on moving to the next step of the reopening plan as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and new modelling data suggests hospital capacity could be strained over the coming months.

Indigenous delegation to Vatican has been postponed: AFN national chief

Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says an upcoming Indigenous delegation to the Vatican has been postponed, but others involved in the trip say a final decision has not yet been made.

Could surge in COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Quebec mean new restrictions? Expert weighs in

As Canada's two most populous provinces grapple with a surge in COVID-19 cases, concerns are swirling over whether new restrictions could be imposed before the holidays.

Canadian-made, plant-based COVID-19 vaccine sees positive Phase 3 results

Quebec-based biopharmaceutical company Medicago and drug maker GlaxoSmithKline says they have achieved positive efficacy and safety results from their Phase 3 trial of their plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Quebec to allow gatherings of 20 vaccinated people in homes starting Dec. 23

Just in time for the holidays, Quebec announced Tuesday it will allow private gatherings of up to 20 vaccinated people in homes starting Dec. 23 in another loosening of public health restrictions.