From the Cruiser – Sept. 6, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 140 calls for service. The following is a couple of highlighted calls as provided…
Legislation aimed at public safety, renewable energy advances N.S. opportunities: Rushton
HALIFAX: Amendments to several pieces of legislation introduced September 10, will advance Nova Scotia opportunities through public safety measures, promoting the renewable energy industry and strengthening regulations for important industries…
Group of Advocates walking for Peace from Pugwash to Halifax
ENFIELD/SHUBENACADIE: In a powerful demonstration of unity and commitment to global peace, a diverse groupof 20 peace advocates will walk 200 kilometers. The Walking Together for Peace walk left Pagweak/Pugwash…
Historic $25 million donation will help change future of mental health care for youth, families at IWK
HALIFAX: It will go down as historic day for Maritime children and youth living with mental health and addictions. Myron and Berna Garron announced Sept. 9 a monumental $25 million…
N.S. NDP say province must release updated doctor waitlist numbers
From a release HALIFAX: The Houston government hasn’t released updated numbers for the Need a Family Practice Registry for over three months. Nova Scotians deserve to know how many people…
N.S. Liberals: Seniors Care Grant should be doubled
From a press release: HALIFAX: To help older Nova Scotians dealing with the affordability crisis, Liberal Leader Zach Churchill will table a bill Sept. 10 to double the Seniors Care…
Suspect sought by police in theft of copper
GEORGEFIELD: RCMP are looking for information to identify a suspect in the theft of copper from a facility in East Hants. Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP, said police…
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…
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…
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,…