Fletchers Lake man convicted on animal cruelty charges
FLETCHERS LAKE: A 23-year-old man from Fletchers Lake has been found guilty of animal cruelty during an appearance in Halifax Provincial Court on July 20, the N.S. SPCA said in…
Noel woman charged after animals abandoned
NOEL: A 42-year-old Noel woman has been charged by the N.S. SPCA with three counts of permitting an animal to be in distress. The offence is contrary to contrary to…
Eleven drivers charged with stunting in N.S. in June
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Eleven drivers were charged with stunting, including one that occurred in the local area, during the month of June, RCMP say. In recently releases stats, Nova Scotia…
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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…