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COLUMN: A Christmas message from MP Darrell Samson: Looking forward to 2021

It’s hard to believe that we’re in the final days of 2020. For many people, the end of this year can’t come soon enough. It has been a year like no other, with a global...

Premier Houston statement on 25th anniversary of Swissair tragedy

The following is a statement issued by Premier Tim Houston on Swissair Flight 111's 25th anniversary: Late in the evening of September 2, 1998, Nova Scotians first learned of the tragic crash of Swissair Flight...

COLUMN: Spousal Support- Who Gets it; who pays it; and everything in between

This column is submitted by Fall River Law Spousal support can be a really hard thing to talk about in the separation and/or divorce process.  People are generally willing to pay child support because it...

COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital

Being Mindful: Understanding How Our Brains Affect Our Investing Human beings are inherently psychological creatures. We get worked up watching our favourite sports teams and cry during sad movies. And we often fear flying more...

COLUMN: Federal Carbon tax unacceptable: Premier Houston

The following is a column sent out by Premier Tim Houston to media. On July 1, Nova Scotians will wake up to increases in the cost of gasoline, diesel and other everyday goods.  The Government...

COLUMN: Bill’s Blog with MLA Bill Horne – June 2020

By Bill Horne, MLA To the Graduating Class of 2020 Congratulations and best wishes to all members of the Class of 2020 who are graduating from college, university, junior and senior high school. Your school year did...

OP-ED: Providers speak up for health care, patients

The following is an OP-ED by Premier Tim Houston: Over the last few days, Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson, our health leadership team and I have been touring the province, meeting with front-line health-care...

COLUMN: Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita Ashton

Fido on the go ELMSDALE: Summertime is the best! Going on day trips, camping, or vacations are all excellent ways to get out and enjoy our few months of nice weather. With our pets being...

HEALEY: NSians are better than plate-shaming stories

The number of stories about people being plate shamed for being outside the Atlantic Bubble and driving throughout N.S., N.B., PEI or NL have been outstanding. Specifically in N.S., I know of five families who...

Dr Strang: “If there’s ever been a time to be vigilant, this is it.”

The following is a statement from Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia' chief medical officer of health, from the Nov. 9 COVID19 briefing. "This should be a wake-up call for all of us. "We have been...
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