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Nova Scotia restaurants boycott lobster in response to violence against the Mi'kmaq

Nova Scotia restaurants boycott lobster in response to violence against the Mi'kmaq

The Mi'kmaq are in a dispute over fishing rights in southwestern Nova Scotia and have been targeted recently with violence and intimidation
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Richmond manager's 600 km border-crossing plot succeeds

Richmond manager's 600 km border-crossing plot succeeds

A man’s plan to travel 600 kilometres by plane and rental car to winterize his trailer just over the U.S. border went off without a hitch.
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Local man charged in anti-racism rally violence

Local man charged in anti-racism rally violence

Three criminal incidents identified by police
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Alberta legislature to resume Tuesday; focus to be on economic recovery

Alberta legislature to resume Tuesday; focus to be on economic recovery

Nixon said the bills are all aimed at creating good jobs for Albertans
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Cyclist hopes to share message of hope on a multi-year odyssey

Cyclist hopes to share message of hope on a multi-year odyssey

Wherever he goes, wherever he stays, Arie Hoogerbrugge just wants to share a message of hope with the people he meets.
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NW Alberta may see more geothermal energy development

NW Alberta may see more geothermal energy development

The provincial government is promoting geothermal power in a bid to diversify Alberta’s energy industry
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Road is a refuge for semi truck driver during COVID-19

Road is a refuge for semi truck driver during COVID-19

"I’m happy once I get in my truck and on the road."
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Province pauses assessment review model implementation for three years, introduces tax-free new shallow gas exploration and pipelines

Province pauses assessment review model implementation for three years, introduces tax-free new shallow gas exploration and pipelines

Changes mean an average three per cent tax assessment loss, minister says
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Opposition parties gear up for next round of fight with Liberals over WE controversy

Opposition parties gear up for next round of fight with Liberals over WE controversy

Among the issues the Tories want studied are Ottawa’s efforts to buy personal protective equipment
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N.S. calls on Ottawa to define a 'moderate livelihood,' as fishing dispute boils over

N.S. calls on Ottawa to define a 'moderate livelihood,' as fishing dispute boils over

The escalating violence also prompted a show of solidarity in Halifax on Sunday
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