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2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence

2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence

MONT-JOLI — Last year, the Gulf of St. Lawrence recorded its highest maximum surface temperature and lowest seasonal volume of ice cover in decades, say researchers with the federal Fisheries Department.
Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast

Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast

HALIFAX — As the Atlantic hurricane season is about to start, a senior Environment Canada meteorologist says experts are predicting another active year for tropical storms.
N.B.'s 3-member panel won't rule out sale of debt-laden power utility

N.B.'s 3-member panel won't rule out sale of debt-laden power utility

FREDERICTON — A three-person team who will lead a review of New Brunswick's debt-laden public power utility says "nothing is off the table" when it comes to finding solutions.
Nova Scotia Power confirms server breach was 'sophisticated' ransomware attack

Nova Scotia Power confirms server breach was 'sophisticated' ransomware attack

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power confirmed on Friday what cybersecurity experts have suspected for weeks — that it was the victim of a ransomware attack.
Blooms may be delayed by cold weather but plants 'tougher than the gardeners'

Blooms may be delayed by cold weather but plants 'tougher than the gardeners'

Gardening is always hands on, but Mary Parker is babying her plants a little longer than usual this spring.
Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec provincial police say they've arrested three people in connection with a luxury car fraud ring across five provinces.
Judge rules Newfoundland parishioners must hand over their church to be sold

Judge rules Newfoundland parishioners must hand over their church to be sold

ST. JOHN'S — A judge has ordered parishioners in southeastern Newfoundland to hand over their church so it can be sold to pay survivors of sexual abuse.
P.E.I. residents are happy with police, dissatisfied on responses to drunk driving

P.E.I. residents are happy with police, dissatisfied on responses to drunk driving

CHARLOTTETOWN — A new survey says a majority of Prince Edward Island residents are generally satisfied with policing in their communities, but many said they are unhappy with the way officers respond to specific societal problems.
Results from federal election recount in rural Newfoundland riding expected Friday

Results from federal election recount in rural Newfoundland riding expected Friday

ST. JOHN'S — Elections Canada says results are expected Friday in a federal election vote recount in central Newfoundland and Labrador. The judicial recount in the Terra Nova—The Peninsulas riding began May 12 in Marystown, N.L.
As 'smallest town in Canada' empties out, former residents recall its vibrant past

As 'smallest town in Canada' empties out, former residents recall its vibrant past

ST. JOHN'S — A Newfoundland community that bills itself as the smallest town in Canada will soon be empty, and former residents say they'll never forget their joyful years living there. Tilt Cove, N.L.