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‘Living in unprecedented times’: Port Saint John ready to tap into new markets amid tariff war

Craig Estabrooks, president and CEO of Port Saint John, says although the tariffs implemented by United States President Donald Trump aren’t being felt at the port yet, that doesn’t mean things couldn’t change in the future.

Bats in N.B. school causes early end to the day for students

A New Brunswick school dealt with unexpected visitors on Monday: bats.

Maritime seafood industry officials looking for new buyers at Boston expo

Maritime seafood businesses are looking for new buyers at the Seafood Expo North America in Boston.

‘Everyone here is family’: Halifax celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Hundreds of people in Halifax celebrated St. Patrick's Day on Monday.

Atlantic Wildlife Institute warns of bird flu in New Brunswick

The Atlantic Wildlife Institute is warning of bird flu after a red-breasted merganser was found in Shediac, N.B., in late February.

‘Extremely disappointing:’ Maritimers react to Hudson’s Bay proposed liquidation

Canada’s oldest retailer, Hudson’s Bay, plans to liquidate dozens of stores nationwide and some Maritimers have expressed disappointment with the possibility of saying goodbye.

Bill to allow for uranium exploration, fracking is dangerous: N.S. advocates

A Nova Scotia government bill that would open the door to fracking for fossil fuels and exploring for uranium is dangerous and should be scrapped, environmental advocates and physicians told a legislature committee on Monday.

Man injured in Moncton fire over the weekend still in hospital

A man injured in a fire in Moncton, N.B., over the weekend remains in hospital on Monday.

Fire destroys home along Cape Breton’s Mira River

Nova Scotia’s fire marshal office is investigating after a fire destroyed a home in Cape Breton over the weekend.

Organization encouraging Saint John residents to test their drugs amid rise in overdoses

A drug testing machine at a harm reduction organization in Saint John, N.B., shows many of the drugs on the streets these days are mixed with multiple substances.

N.B. RCMP seek information from public following car fire in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

The RCMP in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, N.B., is looking for information from the public after the force says a car was intentionally set on fire last week.

Youth arrested with cocaine in vehicle after crash on N.S. highway: RCMP

A 17-year-old is facing several charges after police allegedly found cocaine and a knife in their vehicle following a crash into a concrete divider on Highway 101 near Windsor, N.S., Thursday morning.

Metal detector wand to be used on those entering Dartmouth General Hospital’s ER

The Dartmouth General Hospital in Dartmouth, N.S., is implementing new security measures with the goal of keeping patients, staff and guests safer.

Parts of the Maritimes to see heavy rain through Tuesday

A large and slow-moving weather front will continue to bring rain, heavy for some areas, to the Maritimes Monday through Tuesday.

Cape Breton transit system getting $8M for upgrades, maintenance

The Cape Breton transit system is getting more than $8 million over the next 10 years for upgrades, maintenance and repairs.