N.B. Housing Project Aids Transition from Homelessness

The New Brunswick government has broken ground on a new housing initiative designed to provide stable accommodation for people moving from life on the streets, with Minister David Hickey announcing the project's details.

Russia Hosts Cuban FM, Urges U.S. to End Blockade

Russian officials welcomed Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow, calling for the United States to lift its long-standing economic embargo against Cuba during high-level diplomatic talks.

40,000 Nova Scotia Children Live in Poverty, Report Finds

A new report reveals that approximately 40,000 children in Nova Scotia are living in poverty, marking a slight decline from 2022 figures. The data highlights ongoing economic challenges and the need for targeted social programs.

Men Jailed for Meth Smuggling in Canola Oil Jugs

Two men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a transnational drug smuggling operation that concealed liquid methamphetamine in canola oil containers shipped from Canada to Australia.

Woman Pleads Guilty in Ex-Boyfriend's 2023 Murder

Mackenzie Harrod, 20, pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to murder in the stabbing death of Kyle Farrows in Orillia. The case involves a violent altercation and a plea deal ahead of trial.

Trump AI Push Fuels MAGA Heartland Revolt

President Donald Trump's aggressive promotion of artificial intelligence is facing unexpected resistance from his own base, with concerns over regulation and local impacts threatening Republican electoral prospects in upcoming midterms.

Tory MP Matt Jeneroux Defects to Liberals, Third in Months

Edmonton-Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus, becoming the third Conservative MP to defect to the Liberals in just three months. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the move, appointing Jeneroux as special advisor.

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