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Historic Grand Banks schooner's future being assessed at Lunenburg, N.S., shipyard

Historic Grand Banks schooner's future being assessed at Lunenburg, N.S., shipyard

HALIFAX — An assessment has been ordered to determine the options for a historic schooner that's been berthed at the site of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, N.S. The 85-year-old Theresa E.
N.L. man's remains have gone unclaimed for a year. These two want to bring him home

N.L. man's remains have gone unclaimed for a year. These two want to bring him home

ST. JOHN'S — Two Newfoundland bar owners are raising money to help bury a man whose name is on a newly released list of 26 people who died in the province and were left unclaimed — some for more than three years.
Searcher says no sign of missing N.S. children as renewed search enters second day

Searcher says no sign of missing N.S. children as renewed search enters second day

LANSDOWNE STATION — The head of the search-and-rescue team looking for signs of two young children who went missing in rural Nova Scotia a month ago said searchers have not found any new evidence as of Sunday afternoon, which marked the second day in
Rallies held to stir up support for Canada Post workers across the country

Rallies held to stir up support for Canada Post workers across the country

HALIFAX — Canada Post employees gathered at rallies in 13 cities across the country on Saturday to highlight the ongoing labour dispute between their union and employer and stir up support for the workers at the centre of the dispute.
'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter

'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter

FREDERICTON — It was a complete shock when Gerry Carroll was diagnosed with cancer and was given months to live. The retired Riverview, N.B.
London Knights return to Memorial Cup final with 5-2 win over Moncton Wildcats

London Knights return to Memorial Cup final with 5-2 win over Moncton Wildcats

RIMOUSKI — The London Knights are going back to the Memorial Cup final and they're determined to redeem last year’s devastating defeat.
Search to resume for children almost a month after they disappeared from N.S. home

Search to resume for children almost a month after they disappeared from N.S. home

LANSDOWNE STATION — A search for two young children who went missing almost a month ago is set to resume Saturday in a remote corner of northeastern Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton wildfire near Framboise being held: municipality

Cape Breton wildfire near Framboise being held: municipality

FRAMBOISE — Municipal officials in a remote corner of southeastern Cape Breton say a wildfire that broke out near Framboise was being held as of late Friday afternoon.
Nova Scotia NDP says province too secretive, must release environmental racism report

Nova Scotia NDP says province too secretive, must release environmental racism report

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Opposition NDP called on Premier Tim Houston's government Friday to release a report about the province's long history of environmental racism, saying it’s a matter of accountability.
Police confirm remains found in Cape Breton belong to missing man Justin MacDonald

Police confirm remains found in Cape Breton belong to missing man Justin MacDonald

Police in Nova Scotia say remains found in Cape Breton earlier this week are those of Justin MacDonald. The Cape Breton Regional Police Service says an autopsy confirmed his death was a homicide. The 34-year-old was last seen alive around at 11 p.m.
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