N.S. Power penalized more than $1 million in UARB decision
HALIFAX: The province’s power utility has been penalized more than a $1 million for not meeting performance standards. In a decision released Aug. 16 by the Nova Scotia Utility and…
Province unveils new master’s program to train physician assistants
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia announced August 3, a new physician assistant program at Dalhousie University that is expected to begin in January. The two-year master’s program will be…
Province announces opening of applications for Community Economic Development Fund
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will continue to benefit from community-based projects that spark innovation and build stronger, more collaborative regions, through investments from the Community Economic Development Fund. The fund, now…
Spring legislative session concludes; province touts more solutions for healthcare as a result
From a press release: HALIFAX: Historic investment to improve healthcare and new legislation to get more Nova Scotians faster access to care were highlights of the spring legislative session that…
Deagle Gammon, Samson, Wong set for March 14 community meeting
WAVERLEY: Residents will get to ask questions tot heir three community representatives at the municipal, provincial, and federal government levels tomorrow night, March 14. The community town hall with MP…
Health of rural Nova Scotians to improve thanks to new institute, province says
From a press release ANTIGONISH: A new research institute at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish will help improve the health of rural Nova Scotians by focusing on the root…
MLA Wong talks housing; residents concerns; Beaver Bank Connector; Fall River transit; and more
FALL RIVER: The MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank said he takes an interest in everyone and everything that is going on in the community he represents. Brian Wong was speaking…
Wong finding balance as MLA, Advanced Education minister
FALL RIVER: Being the Minister of Advanced Education isn’t taking away from representing those who voted him in, said Brian Wong. The MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank was asked that…
Local community groups receive provincial investment from Community Generator Program
WELLINGTON/MOUNT UNIACKE: Eight community organizations in the Stewiacke, Wellington, Indian Brook, Nine Mile River, and Mount Uniacke areas are among 180 that will benefit from more than $5.8 million from…
More internship opportunities created for students with $13 million provincial investment
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Advanced Education Minister is exited to see the impact of additional significant investment made by his government to Mitacs. Brain Wong, the MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank,…