East Hants, N.S. tourism operators encouraged to seek support from province’s restart package
EAST HANTS: Discussions that have led to the province’s $18.2 million tourism restart package began months ago, the Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth and Tourism said in announcing it on June 15.
Labi Kousoulis announced...
StudentVote21: Students call a Liberal minority in national student parallel election
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: More than 700,000 elementary and high school students across the country participated in Student Vote Canada, coinciding with the 2021 federal election.
After learning about democracy and elections, researching the parties and...
Noel Shore native among three chosen for mass shooting Independent Review Panel
NOEL: A well-respected former East Hants resident is one of three chosen to be part of the Independent Review Panel put together by the provincial and federal governments to look into the N.S. mass...
Halifax Fire celebrating National Fire Prevention Week
HALIFAX: National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 9 to 15. This year’s theme is“Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape."
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is reminding residents of the importance of developing a...
N.S. expanding supportive care program
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotians with cognitive impairments like significant memory loss or brain injury want more flexibility and control over how care is provided in their homes. That is why government is expanding a...
Health Care, Energy, Housing, among topics discussed at Council of Atlantic Premiers Meeting
HALIFAX: Atlantic Premiers met Sept. 28 virtually to renew their commitment to improving health care, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, and promoting a robust recovery for the region’s economy.
Premier Blaine Higgs chaired the virtual meeting...
RCMP remind public to slow down in construction zones
HALIFAX: With COVID-19 restrictions easing, travel is starting to pick up and people are hitting the highways for their summer vacations. Whether you're planning a cross-country road trip or just taking a quick day...
Applications open for sexual violence prevention innovation grants
HALIFAX: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault, share information about available resources and foster a greater understanding of consent.
Beginning April 13, Nova Scotians...
HRM continues collaboration to address homelessness in region
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to collaborate with the Province of Nova Scotia, professional service providers and volunteers, to provide support to those experiencing homelessness in our region.
Over the past several months, important...
Organ and Tissue donation law now in place in N.S.
HALIFAX: At any given time in Nova Scotia, there are more than 100 people waiting for a lifesaving or life-changing transplant. That is why Nova Scotia passed the Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act,...