Three arrested after drug bust

Three people face charges after a drug seizure last week in Halifax.  Police searched a Willow Bend Court residence Wednesday night and found crack cocaine, marijuana, paraphernalia and cash.  Two Haligonians – a 21-year-old man and 23-year-old woman – and a 53-year-old Harrietsfield woman are due in court next month.

Major-project capital spending to decrease in region this year: APEC

A new report says capital spending on major projects in Atlantic Canada will likely drop 7% this year.  The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council does say long-term potential for investment growth is brighter and New Brunswick is looking at a better year, as the province will go up 18% to $2.3 billion of investment.