Cape Breton-born author releases book titled ‘Ian’
CAPE BRETON/POWELL RIVER, B.C.: An author born in Marion Bridge, Cape Breton is marking his return to the publishing scene with the release of “IAN” (published by Xlibris). Ian, written…
FOE Canada: Families can save money, planet by ditching single-use plastics in school lunches
From a release sent by the Friends of the Earth Canada OTTAWA: Friends of the Earth’s 11-year-old Plastics Campaigner, Maya, is calling on students, parents, and teachers to join her…
Province introduces legislation recognizing first responders
HALIFAX: Professional and volunteer first responders will soon have a day that recognizes their bravery and unwavering commitment to protecting people and their communities in the face of extraordinary circumstances.…
N.S. brings in legislation to speed up housing construction in HRM
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has introduced legislation which will make amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter and Housing in HRM Act which they say will get more housing bult, faster,…
Open house planned for proposed Waverley grid-scale battery project
WAVERLEY: A first-of-its-kind grid-scale battery project is being proposed to be built in the Waverley area. Nova Scotia Power will have officials on hand on Oct. 18 at the Waverley…
Uplifted program launched by HSIA to support stronger communities
HALIFAX STANFIELD: Turning inspiration into action, Halifax Stanfield is proud to unveil its revitalized community outreach and sponsorship program, Uplifted. Uplifted consists of internal and external support programs designed to…
Health admin professionals reach tentative agreement with employers
HALIFAX: Late Wednesday night Oct. 11, a tentative agreement was reached between the Council of Unions representing Health Administrative Professionals and employer representatives from Nova Scotia Health and IWK…
Province announces more funding for supportive housing, shelter options
HALIFAX: In a release the province said more vulnerable Nova Scotians will benefit from added support and shelter options this winter. N.S. will be providing more funding to create new…
Tiny Home community to be constructed in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: In what is being dubbed good news and a good first step towards helping those with homelessness in the HRM, the province and private sector announced a joining…
New Canada-N.S. Nature charts new path with to help protect and conserve nature
From a federal government release HALIFAX: The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia say a Canada-Nova Scotia Nature Agreement show the two are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity,…