N.S. launches province-wide mental health, addictions peer support line
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians dealing with mental health and substance use concerns will soon be able to call a toll-free line to talk to people who have overcome similar challenges.
Beginning Wednesday, October 12, Nova Scotians...
N.S., feds announce higher wages for ECE’s, retroactive pay
From a release
HALIFAX: Higher wages are coming for Nova Scotia's early childhood educators working in regulated child-care settings thanks to a new provincial investment and the federal government's contribution under the Canada-Nova Scotia Canada-Wide...
Minister Druhan says department willing to work with FRCC owners
FALL RIVER: The Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development said it is ready to work with the owners of Fall River Childcare Centre (FRCC) to find a solution to their issues.
That word comes...
N.S. announces expanded program to attract, retain young, skilled film and video workers
From a release
HALIFAX: The province's film and video industry will benefit from the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) program helping attract and retain more young, skilled workers to meet demand.
For eligible film and...
GBBA celebrates 20th anniversary; focused on BID campaign
BURNSIDE: The Greater Burnside Business Association (GBBA) celebrated 20 years of serving Burnside recently, and launched its campaign to form a Business Improvement District (BID) for the area.
Over the past 20 years, volunteers with...
Ingram Drive development heads to public hearing on policy change
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Residents of a Fall River subdivision are a step closer to winning in their battle to see a proposed development not come to fruition.
At North West Community Council on Oct. 3, a...
Halifax Fire celebrating National Fire Prevention Week
HALIFAX: National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 9 to 15. This year’s theme is“Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape."
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is reminding residents of the importance of developing a...
We wondered how many calls and emails the Premier’s office received on the treated...
FALL RIVER: Just under 150 people sent their concerns to the Premier’s office regarding the treated effluent pipe that is proposed to go into Lake Thomas from the Carr Farm development
On the Facebook page...
District 1 in for face lift if proposed district boundary changes go through
FALL RIVER/FLETCHERS LAKE: The current District 1 could be in for a major overhaul should proposed changes be approved.
Currently the riding of District 1 includes Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley (and communities in those surrounding communities)...
McCain Foods and McCain Foundation donate $2 million to support Hurricane Fiona relief efforts...
From a press release
TORONTO, ONT.: McCain Foods and The McCain Foundation, like Canadians across the country, were stunned and saddened by the devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona on the country’s East Coast.
With community values...