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Voter dissatisfaction with P. E. I. government rose in June 2026 survey
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (310+ words) A recent public opinion survey found more than half of respondents are unsatisfied with Premier Rob Lantz's government. Narrative Research released the results of its Atlantic quarterly survey on June 26, and it showed 55 per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with…...
Four arsons and murder in Antigonish County on Sunday night are all connected: RCMP
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (781+ words) A murder and four fires in Antigonish County on Sunday night are all connected, according to the RCMP. On Sunday evening at about 8: 25 p. m. , a fire was reported in Upper Big Tracadie at the home of Terry Izzard. This was the…...
Hydro-Qu'bec says it won't accept worse deal as NL prepares for new Churchill Falls talks
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (510+ words) Premier says negotiation team already developing strategy as Liberals question whether province has enough time before Quebec election Hydro-Quebec has said that when it comes to negotiating a new hydro-electricity deal for Churchill Falls with Newfoundland and Labrador, has said…...
Province House heads into March break after tense start to session
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (871+ words) Budget cuts, protests, and changes at province house shape the early weeks of the spring sitting. What's next?...
Cape Breton has less litter and more lovely after Saturday clean up
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (637+ words) Any wrapper-even something like a potato chip bag - can startafire ina dry area. Hundreds of people took advantage of the nice weather on Saturday to fan out across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and leave the streets, parks, and public…...
BOB WAKEHAM: Where's the objectivity? MOU appears sunk before report released
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (935+ words) Even before the Churchill Falls independent review is released, the PC government is sending clear signals it won't proceed with the deal, depriving NL of billions I can already hear the echoes of the tones of mockery bouncing along the…...
Cape Breton residents offer alternatives to deal with cancellation of heavy garbage collection
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (980+ words) Sites aim to 'prevent illegal dumping and to keep recycling alive' The Cape Breton Regional Municipality's decision to cancel heavy garbage collection for 2026 has prompted some residents to seek out alternative means for anyone looking to reuse or get rid…...
What will be in the first PC budget when it's delivered April 29?
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (1343+ words) As Newfoundland and Labrador prepares for its first PC budget in over a decade, questions remain about how the government will deliver on affordability, major projects and strained public services The provincial government's 2026-2027 budget, coming down on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, will…...
Province approves Eigg Mountain Wind's environmental assessment
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (482+ words) A large Antigonish County wind project's environmental assessment has been approved. The Department of Environment and Climate Change said the Eigg Mountain Wind Inc.'s project received the approval April 9. Public submissions closed March 30. Eigg Mountain Wind Inc. is a…...
Weather: Freezing drizzle advisory issued for Cape Breton: April 2, 2026
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (217+ words) The morning commute to work and school may be a little bit slippery on Thursday morning. Environment Canada issued a freezing drizzle advisory on Wednesday night for Thursday morning for all of Cape Breton Island. A prolonged period of freezing…...