The U-S Court of Appeals has ruled that sweeping tariffs initiated by Donald Trump will remain in place, while a case about them is being heard.

The move extends an emergency stay to the White House after a lower court found the devastating duties to be unlawful.

Tuesday’s decision is a temporary victory for the Trump administration, as it marks its first legal hurdle in realigning global trade.

Stock markets have been in turmoil, and supply chains have been hit since Trump used unprecedented presidential power to slap tariffs on countries around the world, including Canada.

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Sunday is when Northumberland Ferries moves to its summer sailing schedule between Caribou and Wood Islands, PEI.  Service will move from the current four sailings daily from each port to eight sailings daily from each side.  The move to the summer sailing schedule is to see the introduction of the newly-acquired vessel, the MV Northumberland, into service.  Formerly the MV Fanafjord, the vessel was acquired by the federal government to replace the MV Holiday Island on the Caribou – Wood Islands run while a new ferry is being built.

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The Nova Scotia government says its five-year plan to bring about reforms in housing for people with disabilities is gaining momentum — even if some elements are behind schedule.  In 2021, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruled that the province was systemically discriminating against people with disabilities and a plan was created to move people out of large institutions into the community.

In a progress report two years in, the province says only 188 people have left large institutions, a number that is about two-thirds of the goal the government had set for the spring.

However, Social Development Minister Scott Armstrong says staff trained to assist the program are in place, and he expects the province will complete the plan as scheduled by 2028.

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Nova Scotia’s justice minister is launching a group that will look at ways to prevent gender-based violence in the province.  Becky Druhan says the group she is leading will consist of 25 members who will work together to provide support to survivors who need help accessing services.   Members include people who work for community organizations, as well as survivors and their family members, and academic experts.  The group is expected to meet at least every three months.