N.S. minimum wage policy adding to ongoing economic uncertainty, CFIB says
HALIFAX: Oct. 1 marked the second increase to the minimum wage in one year, which is disconnected from the formula currently set out by the minimum wage regulations of CPI…
Halifax Stanfield earns prestigious award at Routes World 2025
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: Representatives from Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) were proud to take the stage this week in Hong Kong at Routes World 2025 to accept the Routes World…
Fultz House Museum hosting Holiday Outdoor Evening Market on Nov. 15
LOWER SACKVILLE: Mark your calendars for the Holiday Outdoor Evening Market on Nov. 15 in Lower Sackville. The market is being put on by Fultz House Museum from 4-8 p.m.…
Workers Compensation Board N.S. failure to provide employers with predictability on premiums “disappointing,” CFIB says
HALIFAX: The failure of the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCBNS) to provide employers with predictability on premiums while government legislates increased benefits is disappointing. The insurance fund is…
Heating assistance rebate program opens Oct. 1 for Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians living on a low income can soon apply for help to pay their heating bills this winter. Applications for the annual Heating Assistance Rebate Program open Wednesday,…
Nova Scotia Health excited for the future based on past year’s outcomes
HALIFAX: Several exciting milestone benchmarks highlight the 2024-25 Annual Report, released Sept. 26 by Nova Scotia Health Administrator Chris Power and Interim President and CEO Karen Oldfield. “The people and…
Province-wide burn ban lifted for most of N.S., except Annapolis County
NOVA SCOTIA: With conditions improving, the ban on open fires was lifted in all counties except Annapolis, as of 8 p.m. September 26. The ban will remain in place in…
Canada Post strike: Union issues statement following federal government’s changes to mandate
OTTAWA: The following is a statement issued by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers following the federal government’s announcement of massive changes to Canada Post’s mandate. “Today (Sept. 25), the…
Legislation supports development, disaster relief, municipal modernization
HALIFAX: Legislation introduced September 25, provides new tools to support development, reduce taxes when natural disasters destroy homes and modernize municipal elections. “We work closely with our municipal partners to…
PHOTOS: Dogs take over Halifax for My Big Fat Dog Wedding
HALIFAX: Dogs took over Halifax on Sept. 20 as Good Robot Brewing hosted My Big Fat Dog Wedding, a heartwarming, tail-wagging celebration where two pups tie the knot in the…