COVID19: Province announces further easing of long-term care restrictions
HRM: Further easing of restrictions in long-term care will allow residents to enjoy off-site day visits with family in their homes."Residents and their families want more opportunities to connect in ways they could prior...
N.S. sets sights on fixed election dates
HALIFAX: Voters will soon have certainty on the timing of future provincial elections.
Legislation introduced October 13, will, for the first time in Nova Scotia, establish fixed dates for provincial general elections.
Amendments to the Elections...
Order of Nova Scotia recipients announced for 2021
HALIFAX: Five Nova Scotians who have enriched the province in unique ways have been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia.Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, released the names...
AG releases follow-up reports on 2016, 2017, and 2018 Performance Audit recommendations
HALIFAX: The government has completed a significant number of Auditor General recommendations from2018 performance audits but still has critical work to do to fully implement recommendations from past audits,reveals a new Follow-up Report.
“The government...
N.S. announce inaugural site for healthcare worker housing
LUNENBURG: Healthcare workers in search of housing on the South Shore will soon have a new place to call home.
At an announcement on Sept. 11, N.S. announced it has purchased the former Wheelhouse Motel...
Tenants, community groups win big with two-year rent cap, NDP say
HALIFAX: Tenants, community organizations, housing advocates, and the NDP Caucus have won a two-year rent cap for the thousands of families who rent their homes.
“Thousands of people advocated for an expansion of the rent...
Inaugural Cash 4 the Holidays draw launching
HALIFAX: Mark Your Calendar for the Kidney Foundation's inaugural Cash 4 The Holidays Online 50/50, launching on December 1 at 12 a.m.
Join The Kidney Foundation in making a life-changing difference for kidney and...
NDP: NSians left without phone, internet during storms
From a news release
HALIFAX: While Hurricane Fiona ripped across much of the province over the weekend people could not connect with family, friends, and neighbours because vital cell service was not available.
This same...
N.S. supports municipal collaboration
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians want to live in communities that are vibrant and sustainable, and more collaboration between local governments can help make the places we call home stronger. That is why the province is...
East Hants, N.S. tourism operators encouraged to seek support from province’s restart package
EAST HANTS: Discussions that have led to the province’s $18.2 million tourism restart package began months ago, the Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth and Tourism said in announcing it on June 15.
Labi Kousoulis announced...