Paramedics contract ratified, province announces
HALIFAX: A three-year agreement was ratified by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 727 on November 17.
The agreement covers the areas of compensation, health benefits and a retention allowance for...
Deagle Gammon: HRM out of it’s “wheelhouse” on dealing with city’s homeless, housing situation
FALL RIVER: HRM is dealing with the homeless situation the best they can given how out of their wheelhouse it is, said the councillor for Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley.
Cathy Deagle Gammon answered questions on the...
CFIB: Fall sitting leaves N.S. small businesses in rearview mirror
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The 2023 fall sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature has resulted in very little for small businesses in Nova Scotia, the CFIB said in a release.
Eight out of ten businesses had...
“This is not the time for half measures.” N.S. introduces province-wide measures
HALIFAX: Premier Iain Rankin's steadfast words is all Nova Scotians needed to hear to know how serious the current predicament the province is in on a record-breaking day that saw 96 new COVID19 cases...
PHOTOS: Fun galore at East Hants Crime Prevention’s Open Skate
LANTZ: East Hants Crime Prevention hosted an open skate on Easter Monday (April 18) in Lantz.
The open skate in the afternoon saw many families come out and lace up their skates and take to...
Election 17: McNeil, Horne tour Marid Industries
WINDSOR JUNCTION: One of the leading manufacturers of custom steel structures had a visit from the Premier of Nova Scotia on May 15.
Premier Stephen McNeil, in the midst of a 30-day campaign leading to...
Province announces opening of expanded Dialysis Unit
HALIFAX: Beginning July 12, patients will begin receiving treatment at the expanded dialysis unit at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
Six dialysis stations have been added, bringing the total to...
Station 45 volunteers donate to Lions Xmas Express
FALL RIVER: Volunteer firefighters with Station 45 Fall River are giving a little extra cheer this holiday season to those less fortunate in the community.
The volunteer firefighters each chipped in with some donations for...
COVID19: N.S. reports two deaths; 153 new cases on May 4
HALIFAX: At an unexpected COVID19 briefing on May 4, Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, the province's Chief medical officer of health announced two deaths related to COVID19 and 153 new cases as...
Vegetorium Easter Egg Hunt moves location
FALL RIVER: A unique Easter Egg Hunt returns this March—but at a new location.
The annual Vegetorium Country Farm Market Easter Egg Hunt is set for Easter Weekend, March 31, at the trails behind the...