Dr. Strang acknowledges challenges for parents with return to school
MAIN PHOTO: N.S. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang. (Communications N.S. Photo)
HALIFAX: The Chief medical officer of health for the province understands the difficulty parents will face with the need for childcare...
Province ensures equal pay for all public sector LPNs
EAST HANTS: Government will fund public sector employers in health authorities, long-term care, disability support programs and home care to pay all their licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at the same rate. The decision stems...
HRM issues statement on ongoing efforts to address homelessness in area
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding the ongoing efforts to address homelessness in our region.
The municipality recognizes the urgent and serious challenges being faced by those experiencing homelessness....
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...
COVID19; Province reports one death, 227 new cases on May 7
HALIFAX: On May 7, the Province of Nova Scotia reported one death--a woman in her 70s in the Central Zone--along with 227 new cases of COVID-19.
There have now been 70 COVID-19 related deaths...
Affordability to be focus for N.S. Liberals during Spring Legislature session
From a release
HALIFAX: In advance of the 2024 spring legislative session, the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus presented its plan to make life more affordable in Nova Scotia.
“Nova Scotia has gone from being one of...
HRM to hold summer day camps, beginning July 13
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19.
Following safety measures provided by public health, the municipality is now able to provide more details on...
Liberal Party calling on province to implement Affordability Rebate
From a press release
HALIFAX: With record-breaking gas prices hitting the province today, the Nova Scotia Liberal Party is once again calling on the Houston government to return a portion of fuel tax revenue to...
Speaker of the House proposes hybrid sitting of N.S. Legislature
HALIFAX: All members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly have been sent a proposal endorsed by the house Leaders of all three recognized parties providing for the upcoming sitting of the house to...
Province announces accessibility upgrades for 43 N.S. facilities
From a release
HALIFAX: The province announced accessibility upgrades will be made at 43 community facilities across N.S. with the help of almost $1 million in funding from the Community ACCESS-Ability Program.
"Everyone deserves access to...