NSFM to host webinar to illuminate Electoral landscape in N.S.
NOVA SCOTIA: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar aimed at shedding light on the intricacies of elections across urban and rural regions in Nova Scotia.
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Nurse practitioners begin being hired by province
EASTERN PASSAGE: N.S. is investing $2.5 million to increase the number of nurse practitioners working in long-term care.
This new funding will be used to hire at least 13 new nurse practitioners who will provide...
Research N.S. announces supports for students, researchers fleeing Ukraine
HALIFAX: Research Nova Scotia is announcing research support for students and researchers fleeing Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Emergency Research Support Program will provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers who are...
Province renews Treaty Education partnership
MILLBROOK: Nova Scotia, Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey, and Millbrook First Nation have renewed a memorandum of understanding creating a partnership to teach treaty education to children in all Nova Scotia schools.The agreement commits the three partners...
Provincial campgrounds open to Atlantic provinces, more campsites
HRM: Campers from all four Atlantic provinces can reserve and enjoy their spots at any of Nova Scotia's 20 provincial campgrounds starting today, July 3.With further easing of public health restrictions, the province will...
NSH, IWK Health seeking input for Accessibility Action Plan
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health are seeking public input as part of the preliminary consultation to develop a shared Accessibility Action Plan by spring 2023.
Do you have suggestions to improve accessibility for...
East Preston Daycare recipient of $2,000 Love of Reading funding
EAST PRESTON: Due to the unprecedented school closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, many children in high-needs communities have been left without access to learning resources and books, as many students from disadvantaged backgrounds...
N.S., police make changes to Alert Ready system
HALIFAX: Emergency situations can unfold quickly and, in some instances, alerts can help people protect themselves and their families.
That is why the province and police work together to ensure consistency and protocols are in...
VIDEO: N.S. Heritage Day skate fun
LOWER SACKVILLE:Nova Scotia Heritage Day Feb. 19 saw more than 250 people turn out to the community skate put on by the Fall River & Area Business Association and MP Darrell Samson.
The skate was...
Seniors Week focuses on safety following Hurricane Fiona
From a release
HALIFAX: October 1 to 8 is Seniors Week in Nova Scotia, a chance to celebrate seniors and highlight their community contributions. In the wake of hurricane Fiona, Nova Scotians are asked...