A national public inquiry has found there was foreign interference during the last two federal elections. But an interim report says it did not have an impact on the overall results of the 2019 and 2021 elections. “Nonetheless, the acts of interference that occurred are a stain on our electoral process and impacted the process leading up to the actual vote,” Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue said in the report, released Friday. The interim report follows months of investigation and interviews with more than 60 witnesses during 21 days of hearings. Its focus was on determining whether China,...…A national public inquiry has found there was foreign interference during the last two federal elections. But an interim report says it did not have an impact on the overall results of the 2019 and 2021 elections. “Nonetheless, the acts of interference that occurred are a stain on our electoral process and impacted the process leading up to the actual vote,” Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue said in the report, released Friday. The interim report follows months of investigation and interviews with more than 60 witnesses during 21 days of hearings. Its focus was on determining whether China,...WW…

Controversial legislation that could see some drug users forced into treatment is being delayed. The Higgs government had planned to introduce the Compassionate Intervention Act in the legislature this spring. But Sherry Wilson, the minister responsible for addictions and mental health, said Friday that is no longer the case. “We are 100 per cent committed to introducing this legislation, but in our discussions and consultations, it was clear more time is required to ensure we get this right,” Wilson said in a social media video. “As such, it will not be introduced this spring.” The...…Controversial legislation that could see some drug users forced into treatment is being delayed. The Higgs government had planned to introduce the Compassionate Intervention Act in the legislature this spring. But Sherry Wilson, the minister responsible for addictions and mental health, said Friday that is no longer the case. “We are 100 per cent committed to introducing this legislation, but in our discussions and consultations, it was clear more time is required to ensure we get this right,” Wilson said in a social media video. “As such, it will not be introduced this spring.” The...WW…

A teen has died and another has been arrested after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern New Brunswick. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Route 11 near Beresford around 10:20 p.m. Friday, according to the RCMP. “The collision is believed to have occurred when one of the drivers lost control of the all-terrain vehicle and collided with the other one,” Mounties said in a news release on Saturday. The driver of the first ATV was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The passenger, a 15-year-old boy from the Bathurst region, died at the scene. Police said the driver of the...…A teen has died and another has been arrested after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern New Brunswick. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Route 11 near Beresford around 10:20 p.m. Friday, according to the RCMP. “The collision is believed to have occurred when one of the drivers lost control of the all-terrain vehicle and collided with the other one,” Mounties said in a news release on Saturday. The driver of the first ATV was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The passenger, a 15-year-old boy from the Bathurst region, died at the scene. Police said the driver of the...WW…

Three people have died after police say their car hit a tree and landed on another vehicle in Fredericton. First responders were called to Douglas Avenue on the city’s north side around 1 a.m. Sunday. Police said the driver and two occupants of the car died at the scene from their injuries. A fourth person sustained critical injuries while a fifth person suffered minor injuries. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries, according to police. Investigators believe the vehicle was travelling at “a high rate of speed” just before the crash. “This is a terrible tragedy, and...…Three people have died after police say their car hit a tree and landed on another vehicle in Fredericton. First responders were called to Douglas Avenue on the city’s north side around 1 a.m. Sunday. Police said the driver and two occupants of the car died at the scene from their injuries. A fourth person sustained critical injuries while a fifth person suffered minor injuries. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries, according to police. Investigators believe the vehicle was travelling at “a high rate of speed” just before the crash. “This is a terrible tragedy, and...WW…

A teen has died and another has been arrested after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern New Brunswick. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Route 11 near Beresford around 10:20 p.m. Friday, according to the RCMP. “The collision is believed to have occurred when one of the drivers lost control of the all-terrain vehicle and collided with the other one,” Mounties said in a news release on Saturday. The driver of the first ATV was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The passenger, a 15-year-old boy from the Bathurst region, died at the scene. Police said the driver of the...…A teen has died and another has been arrested after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern New Brunswick. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Route 11 near Beresford around 10:20 p.m. Friday, according to the RCMP. “The collision is believed to have occurred when one of the drivers lost control of the all-terrain vehicle and collided with the other one,” Mounties said in a news release on Saturday. The driver of the first ATV was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The passenger, a 15-year-old boy from the Bathurst region, died at the scene. Police said the driver of the...WW…

Three people have died after police say their car hit a tree and landed on another vehicle in Fredericton. First responders were called to Douglas Avenue on the city’s north side around 1 a.m. Sunday. Police said the driver and two occupants of the car died at the scene from their injuries. A fourth person sustained critical injuries while a fifth person suffered minor injuries. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries, according to police. Investigators believe the vehicle was travelling at “a high rate of speed” just before the crash. “This is a terrible tragedy, and...…Three people have died after police say their car hit a tree and landed on another vehicle in Fredericton. First responders were called to Douglas Avenue on the city’s north side around 1 a.m. Sunday. Police said the driver and two occupants of the car died at the scene from their injuries. A fourth person sustained critical injuries while a fifth person suffered minor injuries. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries, according to police. Investigators believe the vehicle was travelling at “a high rate of speed” just before the crash. “This is a terrible tragedy, and...WW…

One person has died and another suffered serious injuries after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern Nova Scotia. Guysborough County District RCMP said the crash happened off South Merland Road in South Merland shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday. Investigators said an ATV was travelling on a dirt road parallel to Highway 16 toward Upper Big Tracadie when it crashed and rolled over. The passenger on the ATV, a 53-year-old man from Antigonish, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 62-year-old man from Upper Big Tracadie, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Police are...…One person has died and another suffered serious injuries after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern Nova Scotia. Guysborough County District RCMP said the crash happened off South Merland Road in South Merland shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday. Investigators said an ATV was travelling on a dirt road parallel to Highway 16 toward Upper Big Tracadie when it crashed and rolled over. The passenger on the ATV, a 53-year-old man from Antigonish, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 62-year-old man from Upper Big Tracadie, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Police are...WW…

The emergency department at the Strait Richmond Hospital will be closed Sunday night. Nova Scotia Health announced the temporary closure in a news release early Sunday evening. The ER is expected to re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, according to the release. Anyone with urgent medical needs is urged to contact 911. For non-urgent care, contact your primary care provider. Residents can also contact 811 for general health advice and information from experienced registered nurses 24/7. Meanwhile, the ER will also be closed from 7 a.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Thursday, and again from 7 a.m. Friday...…The emergency department at the Strait Richmond Hospital will be closed Sunday night. Nova Scotia Health announced the temporary closure in a news release early Sunday evening. The ER is expected to re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, according to the release. Anyone with urgent medical needs is urged to contact 911. For non-urgent care, contact your primary care provider. Residents can also contact 811 for general health advice and information from experienced registered nurses 24/7. Meanwhile, the ER will also be closed from 7 a.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Thursday, and again from 7 a.m. Friday...WW…

One person has died and another suffered serious injuries after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern Nova Scotia. Guysborough County District RCMP said the crash happened off South Merland Road in South Merland shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday. Investigators said an ATV was travelling on a dirt road parallel to Highway 16 toward Upper Big Tracadie when it crashed and rolled over. The passenger on the ATV, a 53-year-old man from Antigonish, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 62-year-old man from Upper Big Tracadie, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Police are...…One person has died and another suffered serious injuries after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern Nova Scotia. Guysborough County District RCMP said the crash happened off South Merland Road in South Merland shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday. Investigators said an ATV was travelling on a dirt road parallel to Highway 16 toward Upper Big Tracadie when it crashed and rolled over. The passenger on the ATV, a 53-year-old man from Antigonish, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 62-year-old man from Upper Big Tracadie, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Police are...WW…

A national public inquiry has found there was foreign interference during the last two federal elections. But an interim report says it did not have an impact on the overall results of the 2019 and 2021 elections. “Nonetheless, the acts of interference that occurred are a stain on our electoral process and impacted the process leading up to the actual vote,” Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue said in the report, released Friday. The interim report follows months of investigation and interviews with more than 60 witnesses during 21 days of hearings. Its focus was on determining whether China,...…A national public inquiry has found there was foreign interference during the last two federal elections. But an interim report says it did not have an impact on the overall results of the 2019 and 2021 elections. “Nonetheless, the acts of interference that occurred are a stain on our electoral process and impacted the process leading up to the actual vote,” Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue said in the report, released Friday. The interim report follows months of investigation and interviews with more than 60 witnesses during 21 days of hearings. Its focus was on determining whether China,...WW…