VIDEO: Andy Fillmore considering run to be Halifax mayor
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax MP Andy Fillmore has made it official. In the first public announcement that he was looking at replacing Mike Savage as Mayor of Halifax (HRM), Fillmore did…
MLA Wong answers questions regarding special designation area approval for Fall River Village
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank said he is aware of the concerns residents have with a development project at the end of Ingram Drive that was curtailed…
Multicultural festival allows DSES students to get taste of the world
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: The Grade 6 students at Dutch settlement Elementary hosted an event that showcased countries from around the world. The multicultural festival, held Feb. 15, was the culmination of…
N.S. announces tools, technology support for Apprentices
From a release HALIFAX: Two new grants will help Nova Scotian apprentices purchase tools and technology to support their training and launch their careers. The province will provide a one-time…
Municipal Affairs and Housing responds to questions on Fall River Special designation area from us
FALL RIVER: With more housing needed more across Nova Scotia, that’s why a contentious proposed development in Fall River received approval under provincial legislation. The provincial Department of Municipal Affairs…
PetSmart Charities continues to support N.S. families at the Nova Scotia SPCA
DARTMOUTH: Affordability and the rising costs of basic needs have been in the news and talked about around kitchen tables in Nova Scotia. The exponential increase in cost of living…
SURVEY: Are Canadians willing to pay more for a clean energy transition
From a release sent to us CANADA: A recent survey from Compare the Market AU has found that more than 60% of Canadians would prefer electricity powered by renewable energy.…
EverWind’s Canadian green hydrogen, ammonia project will generate economic and structural benefits, major study finds
From a press release HALIFAX: EverWind Fuels has announced the release of EverWind’s Economic Impact Assessment on its Nova Scotia based green hydrogen and ammonia project (“Nova Scotia Project”). EverWind…
Provinces decision to push ahead with rejected Fall River development “disappointing” to Deagle Gammon
FALL RIVER: News that the province has designated the end of Ingram Drive—known as Fall River South and Opportunity Site C—as a special planning area, allowing a proposed 120-unit development…
Canon Beazley chosen as IWK’s 2024 Children’s Miracle Network Champion
HALIFAX: A 13-year-old from Dartmouth, who is currently a patient at the IWK, has been chosen as the 2024 Children’s Miracle Network® Champion for the IWK. A special event to…