CFIB releases statement on Nova Scotia minimum wage increase
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotia’s minimum wage rises to $16.75 per hour today, small business owners unfortunately know a second increase to $17.00 is coming on October 1, 2026. “CFIB continues…
N.S. minimum wage rises to $16.75
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increased to $16.75 per hour on April 1. A second increase will bring the minimum wage to $17 per hour on October 1, 2026. The…
Wolseley Canada invests in skilled trades Atlantic Canada student bursaries
BURLINGTON, ONT.: Wolseley Canada is excited to announce $15,000 in bursaries for post-secondary schools in Atlantic Canada to help offset the financial cost associated with obtaining a skilled trades education.…
N.S. NDP: Nova Scotians losing trust in Houston government spending choices
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on health care spending. “Nova Scotians are losing trust because this government refuses…
N.S. announces funding for food relief programs
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Feeding Communities Fund is providing $5.3 million – more than the $4 million forecast in December – to community organizations across the province to support local food…
Central N.S. expected to see ice pellets, freezing rain throughout Wednesday
EAST HANTS/TRURO: Significant ice pellets and freezing rain are possible throughout Central Nova Scotia on April 1. Overnight Tuesday and continuing Wednesday the forecast guidance indicates widespread wintry precipitation will…
Darren Trevor Jackson, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested
MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR: Darren Trevor Jackson, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested. The 54-year-old man from Musquodoboit Harbour is facing charges of: The RCMP thanks members of the public…
Mayor Fillmore’s response on the 2026/27 municipal budget ratification
HALIFAX: Regional Council voted Tuesday to ratify the 2026/27 municipal budget. The vote was 14-3, with Mayor Fillmore voting against ratification. It will see a 9.5 per cent tax hike…
From the Cruiser – March 27, 2026
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 94 calls for service. The following was provided by Const. Kevin MacDermid of East…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fun, fun, fun at the Easter Eggstravaganza at the Sportsplex
LANTZ: The crowd came out for the third annual Easter Eggstravaganza at the Fieldhouse Dome in the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz on Saturday morning. The annual event, put on…