Blois’ policy resolution on Agriculture heading for Liberal Party’s virtual National Convention
KINGS HANTS: A policy resolution put forward by Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois is among the top 30 that will be considered at the virtual Liberal National Convention taking place April 8-10.
The resolution, Canada as...
Changes to Securities Act aimed at strengthening regulation, protect whistleblowers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia's investors are gaining protection and benefits consistent with best practices across the country.
Amendments introduced today, April 6, will ensure consistency with other provinces and improve enforcement of securities laws.
"Industry and consumers...
Cpl. Chris Marshall: Your new N.S. RCMP Public Information Officer
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP is introducing new bilingual Provincial Public Information Officer (PIO), Corporal Chris Marshall. Originally from Saskatchewan, Cpl. Marshall spent a portion of his childhood in Nova Scotia before moving to Montréal, where he remained...
N.S. needs human trafficking education to inform, protect children, PC’s say
PICTOU: With the highest per capita rates in the country and an average age of recruitment of 13 years old, Nova Scotia must step up the fight against human trafficking.
A PC Bill would...
Province announces further easing of restrictions; NL border opening
HALIFAX: Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, announced today, April 6, that the Newfoundland and Labrador border is opening and some other restrictions are being eased...
RCMP investigating serious MVC
MOUNT UNIACKE: A 27-year-old man was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries as a result of a serious motor vehicle collision near Highway 101 in Mount Uniacke on April 5.
East Hants RCMP said they're...
Virtual fitness fundraiser planned in memory of Const. Stevenson
ENFIELD: A virtual fundraiser is set for April 19 in memory of Const. Heidi Stevenson, the East Hants RCMP officer killed during the N.S. mass shooting last April.
Const. Cheryl Ponee, a good friend and...
March to Remember the 23 set for April 18 in Bible Hill
BIBLE HILL: A memorial walk is being planned for April 18 in the Bible Hill area remembering the 23 victims of last April’s mass shooting.
The N.S. March to Remember 23 will begin at 1...
Jazz the horse gets some extra love from Links of Love customers
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Jazz the horse is getting some horse loving from a caring social entrepreneur from Fall River.
Sarah MacDonald-Miles, who runs Links of Love out of her parents’ home on Concord Avenue, recently presented...
HRM launches Rural Recreation strategy survey
HALIFAX/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in a survey to help inform the Rural Recreation Strategy.
The purpose of the Rural Recreation Strategy is to provide analysis on future needs...