Technological changes coming for N.S. courts
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotians who use the court system have benefited from technological changes introduced during the pandemic. Now a new task force will explore more ways to use technology to improve access...
N.S. announces new program to support serious pressure injuries
HALIFAX: The province of Nova Scotia is partnering with the federal government to expand a program that helps prevent and manage pressure injuries and complex wounds in continuing care.
The provincial wound management program was...
Halifax Water submits water rate increase to NSUARB
Pending approval, the monthly impact on the average residential customer would be an increase of $2.51,
starting September 2022, and additional $2.60/month in April 2023.
HALIFAX: A general rate application (GRA) has been submitted by...
Atlantic Climate Research Collaboration fund launched
HALIFAX: Research Nova Scotia and the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI) Atlantic have launched the Atlantic Climate Research Collaboration (ACRC) to fund research that will tackle complex data-focused problems related to climate change and...
Province announces more funding for N.S. Legal Aid services
NOVA SCOTIA: Nova Scotia's Attorney General and Justice Minister announced May 16 the province will be increasing funding to Nova Scotia Legal Aid to help ensure vulnerable Nova Scotians have access to the legal...
Province announces new home designs for those living with disabilities
From a release
HALIFAX: A new approach to the construction of community-based small option homes will allow Nova Scotians with disabilities to move into community sooner.
The Disability Support Program has procured two custom designs for...
HRP charge 27 drivers with impaired driving offences in November
HRM: In the month of November, Halifax Regional Police charged 27 drivers with impaired related offences, HRP said in a release on Dec. 8.
Of the 27 drivers, 25 were charged with impaired operation of...
Province announces investment towards fleet of electric buses for HRM
HALIFAX: The province is investing more than $37 million to help bring 60 new battery-operated, electric buses to Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).Once in service they are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3,800...
First step towards improving mental wellness care for Mi’kmaw communities in N.S. announced
MILLBROOK: The first step for Mi’kmaw communities across the province on the road to improved access to a framework towards mental wellness care and support that is culturally safe was announced March 15.
At the...
Capacity increasing and mandatory masks for Emera Oval
HALIFAX: In consultation with public health, capacity at the Emera Oval will be increasing to 240 skaters per skate time effective Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Skaters can now arrive within 30-minutes of their skate time to...