School lunch program expands to all public schools
HALIFAX: Students in every public school will have access to healthy, affordable lunches when the final phase of the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program launches in high schools this September.…
Houston government’s education cuts will hurt students, families: NDP’s Wozney
(We are reposting this story due to the website issues this week) LOWER SACKVILLE: NSNDP Education Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement about the Houston government’s cuts to education…
Province expands education, training in Disability support sector
HALIFAX: Expanded education and training opportunities will strengthen Nova Scotia’s disability support workforce and advance the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy. The province has partnered with Nova Scotia Community College…
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,…