Kevin Bissett
Reporter for The Canadian Press
About Kevin Bissett
Nature Conservancy issues plea to help turtles safely cross roads
Why did the turtle cross the road? — It may sound like the opening of a joke, but the Nature Conservancy of Canada is urging motorists to help the slow-moving reptiles get to the other side.
Greens in lead as Liberal premier calls Prince Edward Island election for April 23
P.E.I. Premier Wade MacLauchlan called an early election on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, night, announcing an April 23 vote that polls suggest could produce Canada's first Green Party government.
New report details impact of proposed NS spaceport in event of explosion or fire
The head of a company proposing to open Canada's only commercial spaceport near the small community of Canso, N.S., says the impact of any launch failure would be relatively small.
Governing P.E.I. Liberals face challenges in expected spring election
The governing P.E.I. Liberals are expected to send Island voters to the polls as early as this spring, but despite a booming economy the party is likely facing a rough ride.
New Brunswick looks to hydrogen from seawater as fuel for future power
New Brunswick's Crown-owned power utility is partnering with a Florida-based company to develop power plants that would use hydrogen extracted from seawater as their fuel.
Outpouring of support after children's deaths: 'Everyone is pulling together'
There is a growing outpouring of support as Canadians look for ways to express their grief and help after the Halifax house fire that killed seven children and left their father in critical condition.
Electoral reform: All eyes turn to tiny P.E.I. as issue put to voters
Tiny Prince Edward Island has a chance to send a big message to the rest of the country about electoral reform when voters are asked to consider proportional representation in a referendum as early as this spring.
Mermen calendar targets 'toxic masculinity,' raises big money for charities
What started as a dare for a burly Newfoundland man to pose in mermaid flippers has turned into a globally known effort to combat gender stereotypes — and raised more than a half million dollars for charity.
Federal Conservative leader looking to break Liberal hold on New Brunswick
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is on a campaign-style swing through New Brunswick as the party seeks to make gains in a province and region where it was shut out last time.
Higgs says no progress on carbon tax and other issues after meeting with Trudeau
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says his latest meeting with the prime minister produced little or no progress on major issues facing his province.