Province announces funding for industries to move towards cleaner fuels
From a release
HALIFAX: The province is now taking applications for the Clean Fuels Fund, which helps industries, businesses and communities switch to low-carbon and renewable fuels.“We’re moving toward a cleaner, greener Nova Scotia, and...
HPFF statement on standing in solidarity with the Blackie Family
Halifax Professional Fire Fighters group calls for
accountability and change to ensure firefighter safety
HALIFAX: The following is statement issued by the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters.
"Halifax Professional Fire Fighters extend its unwavering support to the...
It’s Keloose weekend! Lots of events planned for community festival
WINDSOR JUNCTION: It's the best time of the summer!
Keloose begins on Friday night with weekend fun of events and activities continuing all weekend, culminating with the Home Wreckers performing and the traditional fireworks being...
CCRCE teacher facing sexual offences charges involving student
MOUNT UNIACKE: A 35-year-old Lantz man who is an employee of the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Excellence (CCRCE) with offences that were secual in nature involving a student.
Cpl. Carlie McCann, N.S. RCMP spokeswoman,...
N.S. extends travel assistance program for surgical patients
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who need to travel to other parts of the province for surgery will continue to receive support for travel and accommodation.
The province has extended the In-province Travel Assistance Pilot Program to...
Pride crosswalk all about being inclusive, Deagle Gammon says
FALL RIVER: Motorists and pedestrians may have noticed a newly painted crosswalk at Highway 2 near the lights by the Fall River Plaza.
A Pride-coloured crosswalk was painted on the side before the entrance to...
Federal government supporting Dartmouth business establish new processing facility
DARTMOUTH: A business in Dartmouth is receiving a federal government repayable contribution of half-a-million dollars to support new food production equipment that will help it establish a processing facility.
At the announcement on Aug. 13,...
Recreational water quality advisories issued for Oakfield Park beach, Sandy Lake, Penhorn Beach
OAKFIELD:Two local area beaches and one in Dartmouth have had a recreational water quality advisory placed on them on Aug. 14.
In a release HRM said a recreational water quality advisory is in effect at...
Addressing housing crisis vital to improve health outcomes, N.S. NDP say
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia New Democrats continue to call on the Houston government to address the housing crisis and improve health outcomes for Nova Scotians.
The Standing Committee on Health will meet today from...
N.S. SPCA graduating 19 new vet assistants
DARTMOUTH: This week 19 new veterinary assistants will graduate and join the workforce, helping with employee shortages in the veterinary medical field. “We are dedicated to our mission of supporting the veterinary profession,” says...