ATLANTIC COUNCIL

Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Unlocking Local Change: How Councillors Use Research for Better Communities

Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local

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Nov 24 2025CRIME

Atlantic City Takes Action: New Rules for Small Motels to Boost Safety

Atlantic City is stepping up its game to make sure smaller motels are safer places to stay. The city council just passed new rules that require these motels to have security cameras and other safety measures. This is a big deal because, for a long time, many of these places have been overlooked, lea

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Atlantic City's Green Rush: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Atlantic City's cannabis market is facing a tough time. The city's relaxed approach to approving new weed businesses has led to an oversupply. Now, many stores are struggling to make ends meet. The city council recently decided to limit the number of cannabis stores. This move came after officials

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

Atlantic City's Push for Safer Communities and Cannabis Control

Atlantic City is taking steps to improve public safety and regulate cannabis sales. The city council introduced a new rule to limit the number of cannabis shops. This move aims to strike a balance between economic growth and community well-being. Meanwhile, the city honored the memory of those lost

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

The Mystery Behind the Drop in Atlantic Herring Numbers

Atlantic herring, once the most landed sea species in Canada, has seen a significant decline in the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy area (NAFO Division 4VWX). This region used to contribute up to 75% of Canada's total herring catch. Despite efforts to boost the stock's health since 2003, the population h

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Nov 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Dwindling Herring: Fishing, Warming Seas, and Predators at Fault

Atlantic herring has been a big deal in Canada's seafood industry since the 1960s, with the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy herring fisheries being a major player. However, this stock has been struggling since the mid-1960s, despite efforts to boost it since 2003. Researchers wanted to understand why man

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pittsburg Council Sets the Record Straight on City's Safety

Councilmembers in Pittsburg are upset about a website's claims. This website, created by a group against a councilmember running for a different job, says Pittsburg has a high crime rate and no big grocery stores. The councilmembers say these claims are just not true. They think these false claims c

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