Federal MP Michael Ma may have crossed the floor to gain some voting freedom, according to a political expert. MP Michael Ma left the Conservatives in favour of the Liberals. At the time, Ma said he felt Ma may have wanted to support Liberal policy without crossing the floor, but the Conservatives may not have let him,...

Gas prices are going down again Friday night, according to an industry source. The interrupter clause will be used and the maximum price of regular gas will drop 7.8 cents per litre to approximately $1.37 per litre. No change to diesel prices is expected. The current maximum is set at $1.45 per litre. The change comes ...

Sussex RCMP arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with an arson this week. A press release said officers responded to a report of a residential fire on Post Road in Sussex on Wednesday. The investigation led them to a person of interest, and they quickly located and arrested the suspect without incident. The Sussex ...

A new regional report is raising concerns about how domestic homicides are understood and prevented in Atlantic Canada. The Council of Atlantic Premiers explained the study offers the most detailed look in a decade at how these deaths happen and how governments can respond more effectively. The Council of Atlantic Prem...

A major seizure of illegal items from the Atlantic Institution in Renous. Over 408 thousand dollars worth of items, including cannabis concentrate, marijuana, meth, hash and tobacco were found during a search on December 4. Correctional Service Canada says investigations are ongoing.

New Brunswick is moving forward with a new strategy to recruit and retain teachers and other urgently needed words in the education system. "Like other jurisdictions across the country, New Brunswick is facing significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for teachers and allied health professionals in o...

There's a meteor shower to watch this weekend! The Geminids meteor shower is expected to peak Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 evenings between 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., according to NASA. During the peak hour, up to 120 Geminid meteors can be seen in perfect conditions. It is best to watch from a dark area that'...

A cold night to battle a blaze for firefighters in Norton. We have few details yet, but there are reports of a large residential fire on Perkins Drive that involved several structures. Several fire departments, including Norton, Hampton and Sussex, responded overnight on Thursday. Residents in the community have reache...

No Christmas Grinch this week for gas prices. The maximum cost for regular self-serve is down 4.2 cents a litre on Friday morning to around $1.45. Diesel also dipped 1.5 cents to a maximum of around $1.78. Furnace oil decreased 1.7 cents to around $1.70. This comes after weekly price adjustments by the Energy and Utili...

Rob Lantz officially resigned as Prince Edward Island's 34th premier Thursday night and announced he is running for the permanent leadership of the province's Progressive Conservative Party. Lantz made the announcement in Charlottetown, surrounded by PC caucus members and supporters, one day after the party confirmed i...