Column: N.S. Budget invests in healthcare, housing, and education
The following is the monthly column submitted to media by Premier Tim Houston’s office. Nova Scotians don’t need to be told the world is uncertain. They can see it in…
Lockview High students stage walkout protest over provincial budget cuts
FALL RIVER: Approximately 150 students from Lockview High School took part in a walkout protest on Wednesday, voicing concerns about provincial budget cuts they say will impact arts programs, education…
Canadians say more progress needed in Breast Cancer care: national survey
TORONTO, ONT.: As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Breast Cancer Canada, the national charity dedicated to advancing breast cancer research and patient advocacy, is drawing attention to persistent gaps in…
School returns for N.S students on Sept. 4
MILFORD/FALL RIVER: The school bell is about to ring on another school year for students in HRM, East Hants, and across Nova Scotia. Teachers and admin are in on Sept.…
New school year begins with historic changes to support learning: Minister Druhan
HALIFAX: This week, more than 135,000 students and 20,000 teachers, principals and staff across Nova Scotia will start their new school year. They will see positive changes designed to create…
Launch of new school lunch program gearing up
HALIFAX: Families across Nova Scotia will soon be able to order school lunches that are affordable, nutritious and delicious. The Nova Scotia School Lunch Program will serve its first lunches…
Statement from N.S. Education and Early Childhood Development Minister on N.S. AG report on school violence
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, on Auditor General’s Report on Preventing, Addressing School Violence. Everyone deserves to feel safe,…
N.S. renews commitment to Mi’kmaw students
HALIFAX: Mi’kmaw students who attend Nova Scotia’s public schools will continue to receive programs and services they need to learn, grow and thrive with the signing of the most recent…
HNRH teacher named Education Week Award recipient by CCRCE
KENNETCOOK: A teacher from Hants North Rural High has won an Education Week Award. Recipient Cyril Venoit was announced by the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education on April 17.…
REC, SDES teacher picks up Education Week Award
SHUBENACADIE: A teacher from two local area schools has won an Education Week Award. Gord Pictou was announced as one of the award winners by Chignecto Central Regional Centre for…