NDP focused on cost of living and health care as legislature returns
HALIFAX: At a press conference March 22, NDP Leader Gary Burrill outlined the problems people in Nova Scotia are facing with the rising cost of living and the NDP’s plan to raise these issues...
NS NDP: Government should ensure clean air in public buildings; workplaces, schools
HALIFAX: As families prepare for students to return to the classroom the NSNDP is calling on the Houston government to address concerns around clean air in workplaces, public buildings, and schools.
“Air quality in public...
Premiers discuss health, immigration, labour, housing at Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting
CHARLOTTETOWN: Atlantic Premiers met Feb. 20 to discuss important regional and national issues, chart a course for regional collaboration in 2023, and celebrate the opening of the Canada Winter Games.
As the new Chair of...
Liberals: Houston withholds doctor waitlist for second month
From a press release
HALIFAX: The doctor waitlist is supposed to be released within the first five business days of each month, but the Houston government has fallen short on that commitment for two months...
N.S. opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings for children under 5; boosters for some who are...
From a press releaseHALIFAX: Parents and guardians of children aged six months to under five years can book their child's COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting July 28.
Children will need two doses of the Moderna COVID-19...
Porter Airlines launches Mobile App
From a press release
TORONTO, ONT.: Porter Airlines is launching a mobile app to make the travel experience even easier for passengers.
The Porter app is designed to enhance self-service options, giving passengers more control of...
Spring legislative session concludes; province touts more solutions for healthcare as a result
From a press release:
HALIFAX: Historic investment to improve healthcare and new legislation to get more Nova Scotians faster access to care were highlights of the spring legislative session that closed April 12.
The Patient...
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...
Community supports information now available for those affecting by Mass Shooting
HALIFAX/HANTS COUNTY: Residents in Cumberland, Colchester and Hants counties can get up-to-date information starting May 4 on new community supports available after recommendations by the Mass Casualty Commission.
Mobile clinic hours and locations, community health...
Affordable Housing Commission presents recommendations
NOTE: The following is a news release on behalf of the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission.
HALIFAX: A new report prepared by the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission details the province's urgent need for improved...