Lower Truro man charged with sex assault, breach of conditions
LOWER TRURO: A 55-year-old Lower Truro man has been charged by the RCMP's Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Colchester County RCMP with sexual assault and breach of conditions.
The charges stem from investigations...
N.S. introduces legislation to respond to critical need for housing
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is taking steps to ensure Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) bylaws will not stand in the way of fast-tracking housing development and increasing supply.
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr introduced amendments...
Youth gain employment experience locally thanks to Canada Summer Jobs Grant
FALL RIVER: A Fall River youth is one of the many that have benefited from being hired locally through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.
This past summer the Fall River Dairy Queen, one of many...
Province announces improvements to provincial Student Assistance Programs
FALL RIVER: Changes to the provincial student loan program will make post-secondary education more affordable and accessible for students and graduates in Nova Scotia.
The changes will align provincial student assistance programs with federal updates...
Province brings forward legislation to address power rates, profits
From a release:
HALIFAX: Amendments to the Public Utilities Act were introduced October 19, aimed at protecting ratepayers from power rate increases related to Nova Scotia Power's general rate application now before the Nova Scotia...
N.S. introduces legislation amalgamating housing authorities; creates provincial housing agency
From a release:
HALIFAX: N.S. is making significant changes in how public housing is managed to improve services for Nova Scotians in need.Legislation introduced October 20, will modernize the structure and oversight of provincial housing...
Police arrest five youths for Middle Sackville area assault
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Five youths have been arrested by police after an investigation into a group assault in the Middle Sackville area in early September.
Cpl. Chris Marshall, with N.S. RCMP, said the alleged group assault...
Speed limit dropping on section of Beaver Bank Road
BEAVER BANK: The speed limit on a section of Beaver Bank Road has officially been reduced.
In a release Oct. 19, the Halifax Regional Municipality advises residents that the speed limit has been reduced from...
Const. Heidi Stevenson’s name added to Fallen Peace Officers Monument
MAIN PHOTO: The Stevenson family flanked by two RCMP officers, pause to honour their mom and wife, and the officers colleague, Const. Heidi Stevenson. (Healey photo).
HALIFAX: It was an afternoon of emotions for many...
NSPC: Government holding telecommunications companies accountable
COLCHESTER: After Hurricane Fiona left thousands of Nova Scotians without phone service, the Houston government is taking steps to improve disaster preparedness by holding telecommunications companies accountable.
Hon. John Lohr, the Minister responsible for the...