OP-ED: When voices are missing, so is good policy
The following is an opinion piece from the Hon. Dr. Kevin Murphy, ECNS, who served as theformer MLA for Eastern Shore and first person with a disability to be elected…
U15 AAA Metro East Inferno punch ticket to Atlantics with provincial win
EAST HANTS: Three girls hockey players from East Hants and their U15 AAA Metro East Inferno teammates are heading to The Rock later this month. Goalie Kennedy Rees, Claire Umlah,…
N.S. minimum wage rises to $16.75
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increased to $16.75 per hour on April 1. A second increase will bring the minimum wage to $17 per hour on October 1, 2026. The…
Wolseley Canada invests in skilled trades Atlantic Canada student bursaries
BURLINGTON, ONT.: Wolseley Canada is excited to announce $15,000 in bursaries for post-secondary schools in Atlantic Canada to help offset the financial cost associated with obtaining a skilled trades education.…
Local players shine at U13 AAA girls hockey provincials in Pictou County
Fall River and Windsor Junction players named to All Star team PICTOU COUNTY: Some of the region’s top young hockey talent was on full display at the U13 AAA Female…
N.S. NDP: Nova Scotians losing trust in Houston government spending choices
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on health care spending. “Nova Scotians are losing trust because this government refuses…
N.S. announces funding for food relief programs
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Feeding Communities Fund is providing $5.3 million – more than the $4 million forecast in December – to community organizations across the province to support local food…
Central N.S. expected to see ice pellets, freezing rain throughout Wednesday
EAST HANTS/TRURO: Significant ice pellets and freezing rain are possible throughout Central Nova Scotia on April 1. Overnight Tuesday and continuing Wednesday the forecast guidance indicates widespread wintry precipitation will…
Darren Trevor Jackson, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested
MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR: Darren Trevor Jackson, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested. The 54-year-old man from Musquodoboit Harbour is facing charges of: The RCMP thanks members of the public…
N.S. Power provides update on SIN, Meters as part of cyberattack incident
DARTMOUTH: Tuesday, Nova Scotia Power issued an update on two commitments they made after last year’s cyber incident:permanently removing customer Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) from our systems; and reconnecting customer…