First residents move in at new affordable housing location
DARTMOUTH: The first residents of 32 new affordable homes for women and their children in Dartmouth have moved in, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Residents of these…
LHS Dragons start football season with rout of Sydney Academy
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High Dragons exploded in the second half en route to a convincing N.S. High School Football victory on the weekend. As the heavy rains hit the…
Dal Legal Aid: Legislative amendments will increase evictions and homelessness
From a press release HALIFAX: The Progressive Conservative government introduced amendments to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act and the Residential Tenancies Act that prioritize the interests of landlords…
Suspect in theft from Home Hardware sought
SHUBENACADIE: RCMP are looking for the public’s help in finding a suspect in a theft at a Shubenacadie business on Aug. 30. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns said that…
Province introduces Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act
HALIFAX: The government is strengthening workplaces in Nova Scotia with transformative changes that will help support the health and well-being of workers and offer job security when they are sick,…
N.S. Liberals: Job protected leave becomes reality in province
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Liberals tabled a bill in 2023 that would bring job-protected leave to our province, ensuring Nova Scotians facing serious illness such as cancer will no longer…
N.S. introduces acts to support regulated health professionals
HALIFAX: The Minister of Health and Wellness said that legislation introduced September 5, will help ensure consistency in the oversight of regulated health professions in Nova Scotia. It establishes the…
N.S. NDP call for school boards to be reinstated
HALIFAX: As a new school year gets underway in Nova Scotia, the NSNDP will introduce legislation today to reinstate school boards in the province. “When the Liberals eliminated school boards…
Fundraiser started to help Fall River TKD athlete reach next step
WELLINGTON: A Taekwondo athlete from the Fall River area is looking to the community for help to reach his next step in his journey to one day hopefully reaching the…
Quick response by firefighters keeps residence safe from garage fire
MILFORD: Seven fire departments responded to a structure fire in Milford late on Tuesday afternoon Sept. 3. Milford Fire Deputy Chief Ken Moxsom said that crews were paged out at…