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Under pressure from crypto miners, NB Power places pause on electricity requests

Under pressure from crypto miners, NB Power places pause on electricity requests

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's electric utility imposed a moratorium on providing new service to cryptocurrency mining operations last year, saying it was concerned about its ability to meet the increasing demands from the power-hungry sector.
Federal carbon tax enters into effect July 1 in New Brunswick

Federal carbon tax enters into effect July 1 in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — The federal carbon tax on fuel is coming into effect in New Brunswick starting July 1.
Stop-work order after fire at Nova Scotia's Donkin coal mine, no injuries reported

Stop-work order after fire at Nova Scotia's Donkin coal mine, no injuries reported

HALIFAX — A weekend fire at Cape Breton’s Donkin coal mine has resulted in a precautionary halt placed on the underground operation by provincial safety officials.
Wayne Hankey scandal: Second civil lawsuit filed against King's College in Halifax

Wayne Hankey scandal: Second civil lawsuit filed against King's College in Halifax

HALIFAX — A second lawsuit has been filed against the University of King's College and Dalhousie University in Halifax claiming the affiliated institutions failed to protect a former student from a professor and Anglican minister known for his sexual
NB Power cuts ties with private instructor for driving truck into federal picketers

NB Power cuts ties with private instructor for driving truck into federal picketers

OROMOCTO, N.B. — New Brunswick's Crown energy corporation has cut ties with a private instructor after a video surfaced showing a heavy NB Power truck driving into a group of federal public service picketers and pushing one down the street.
'Only in Newfoundland': Dildo, N.L., man captures phallic iceberg in Conception Bay

'Only in Newfoundland': Dildo, N.L., man captures phallic iceberg in Conception Bay

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Dildo, N.L., man's photo of a phallic iceberg in Newfoundland's Conception Bay was getting laughs across the globe on Saturday.
N.S. mass shooting: Ottawa and province announce $18-million mental health plan

N.S. mass shooting: Ottawa and province announce $18-million mental health plan

HALIFAX — The federal and Nova Scotia governments rolled out an $18-million plan Friday aimed at helping people still suffering from mental health, grief and bereavement challenges three years after the worst mass shooting in Canadian history.
RCMP investigating after NB Power truck drives into federal public service picket

RCMP investigating after NB Power truck drives into federal public service picket

FREDERICTON — The RCMP in New Brunswick say they are investigating after an NB Power truck was filmed driving slowly into a striking federal worker to move him off the road. RCMP spokesman Cpl.
Lawyer says reforms needed after woman leaves unit during water leak, locks changed

Lawyer says reforms needed after woman leaves unit during water leak, locks changed

HALIFAX — A Halifax lawyer says a recent case he handled for a woman evicted from her apartment shows the province's tenancy law needs to be strengthened to ensure hearings are recorded and perjury is punished.
Nova Scotia mom wants policy change for organ, tissue donors after gay son's death

Nova Scotia mom wants policy change for organ, tissue donors after gay son's death

When Liam Dee began receiving hospice care shortly after starting his nursing career, he knew the rare cancer that had ravaged his body meant his organs were too damaged to donate.
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