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 in the province.
“We’re making...
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 on September 8, and walking...
Historic $25 million donation will help change future of mental health care for youth,...
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 donation to the IWK...
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 are unattached to primary care.
New...
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 Grant to $1500.
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 were informed that copper was...
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 townhomes, in the Mount Hope...
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 by allowing landlords to increase...
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, said the Minister of...
N.S. Liberals: Job protected leave becomes reality in province
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Liberals tabled a bill in 2023 that would bring job-protected leave to our province, ensuring Nova Scotians facing serious illness such as cancer will no longer need to worry about...