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NDP welcomes legislature return, but focus should be on health care crisis, cost of living
From an NDP release HALIFAX:The NDP welcomes a return to the legislature but believes it should be used to address the real needs of Nova Scotians who can’t get the…
Premier: Government won’t accept MLA pay raise recommendation
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia premier Tim Houston said a recommendation from an independent panel looking into MLAs pay will not be accepted. In a release, Houston said he has written to…
Liberals support government’s decision on nixing MLA raise
From a release from Leader Zach Churchill HALIFAX: The Liberals will support the government’s decision to block a recommended pay increase from an independent panel. The following is a statement…
Independent panel releases report on MLA salaries
From a press release: HALIFAX: Keith Bain, Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, has received the report of the independent panel appointed to review and make recommendations about…
Dartmouth man charged with uttering threats at Laurie Park
GRAND LAKE: A 47-year-old Dartmouth man has been charged with uttering threats after an incident at Laurie Park in Grand Lake late on Saturday night July 16. Halifax District RCMP…
N.S. announces they will cover drug Trikafta for children six to 11
From a release: HALIFAX: Beginning July 18, Nova Scotia has announced it will pay for the cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta for children aged six to 11. “This drug offers the…
Young girl’s quick action credited with saving family from fire
BEAVER BANK: A nine-year-old girl is being hailed as a hero after an early morning fire in Beaver Bank on July 17. Myranda Ringer smelled smoke at approximately 1:30 a.m.…
Fletchers Lake man identified as victim of fatal motorcycle collision
WELLINGTON: A 52-year-old Fletchers Lake man has died as the result of a single-vehicle motorcycle collision Friday night on Hwy 2 in Wellington. N.S. RCMP Spokesman Cpl. Chris Marshall said…
HRM issues risk-advisory for off-leash dog area at Shubie Park Beach due to possible blue-green algae bloom
From a release DARTMOUTH: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that due to the presence of a possible blue-green algae bloom, a risk advisory is in effect for the…