Michael Tutton
Reporter with The Canadian Press
About Michael Tutton
Mother sues for boy's death in N.S. flood
The lawsuit against Nova Scotia is one of several actions being taken in the wake of climate disasters across Canada.
Mom wants quicker reform on disaster preparations, one year after flood took son
The mother of a boy who died a year ago in a Nova Scotia flood says her grief returns daily, along with frustration over what she considers the province's slow pace in reforming its preparations for climate disasters.
Canadian oil baron, Arthur Irving has died
Forbes Magazine listed Arthur Irving as being among the top 10 richest Canadians in 2023, with an estimated net worth of $6.3 billion, which includes a Saint John, N.B., refinery that is Canada's largest.
Struggles of homeowners drag after wildfires are long out
Challenges are playing out in hundreds of Canadian households this year, after wildfires consumed an area roughly a quarter of the size of Manitoba, and forced about 200,000 from their homes.
Wildfire devastation voted Canadian Press news story of the year
An unusually warm and dry winter in much of Canada set the stage for a wildfire season that led to 200,000 people fleeing their homes.An unusually warm and dry winter in much of Canada set the stage for a wildfire season that led to 200,000 people fleeing their homes.
Hurricane Fiona left Nova Scotians in fear of blackouts
Vaughn Mullen has grown weary of Nova Scotia Power's promises for improvement, as fall hurricane season brings lengthy power outages he feels could be avoided.
Prime Minister Trudeau endorses hydro loop connecting Quebec, Atlantic region
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday, June 19, 2023, he remains confident his government will eventually support a connected loop of Atlantic and Quebec electricity, allowing the Maritimes to end its reliance on coal.
Government must help Nova Scotia prepare for more wildfires
Climate and forestry researchers say Nova Scotia must act swiftly to prepare for future wildfires in the province's increasingly vulnerable forests.
Hero firefighters battling Halifax wildfire among those who lost homes
"The fire was raging at such an incredible pace that I just wanted to save somebody else's house while I could," volunteer firefighter Mark Zawidzki said.
Evacuees fear future as Nova Scotia fires burn out of control
Fire officials were hoping for a break in the dry, windy weather, but the forecast did not call for any rainfall until Friday night.