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...
Province brings forward legislation to address power rates, profits
From a release:
HALIFAX: Amendments to the Public Utilities Act were introduced October 19, aimed at protecting ratepayers from power rate increases related to Nova Scotia Power's general rate application now before the Nova Scotia...
Halifax Water announces lifting of boil water order
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Halifax Water is advising residential and commercial customers that the boil water advisory issued at 6:00 pm on Monday, July 1, has been lifted effective immediately.
This is for all customers...
NSPC’s release mental health and addictions plan
A press release from the N.S. PC Party
HALIFAX: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Nova Scotians should have equal, universal access to mental health and addiction services that can help them before they...
Blois’ policy resolution on Agriculture heading for Liberal Party’s virtual National Convention
KINGS HANTS: A policy resolution put forward by Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois is among the top 30 that will be considered at the virtual Liberal National Convention taking place April 8-10.
The resolution, Canada as...
N.S. to train healthcare workers quicker through Michener Institute
FALL RIVER: Nova Scotia is moving quickly to train more students for high-demand healthcare jobs across the province.
The Departments of Advanced Education and Health and Wellness, along with Nova Scotia Health, have signed...
Showcase Applications open for Nova Scotia Music Week 2024
WOLFVILLE: For the first time in the event’s history, Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW) will take place in Wolfville/Mtapan from November 7-10, 2024. Music Nova Scotia is excited to invite artists and performers of...
Applications now open for HRM’s Youth Poet Laureate program
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is advising residents that applications have opened for the inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Program.
Young poets (aged 12-21 at the time of application) are invited to apply and hone...
Amendments introduced to extend rent cap until 2025
HALIFAX: Amendments to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act introduced today, March 22, extend the cap and respond to concerns from tenants and landlords.The temporary rental increase cap will be extended to December...
N.S. announces investment in province’s digital economy
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: A $16.8 million investment will allow four Nova Scotia universities to expand and enhance their computer science programs, the province announced on March 19.
Digital skills drive the start-up economy and COVID-19...