N.S. launches new marketing campaign aimed at building on tourism recovery
From a press release HALIFAX: A new marketing campaign launched March 6, will encourage people to spend their vacation time and money in Nova Scotia and build on the tourism…
HRM council endorses first food action plan for municipality
HALIFAX: Halifax Regional Council endorsed the JustFOOD Action Plan for the Halifax Region: Part A. The JustFOOD Action Plan is the Halifax Regional Municipality’s first food strategy and was developed…
Research study on Fall River Transit by data analytics team underway
FALL RIVER: A research study is underway by a group of IT Data Analytics Team at NSCC looking at transit in Fall River. The survey is open for employees working…
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…
Archibald, Ashton named N.S. flag bearers for Canada Games closing ceremony
CHARLOTTETOWN: Team Nova Scotia has named its flag bearers for tomorrow’s closing ceremonies at the 2023 Canada Games in Charlottetown. The team announced badminton player Thomas Ashton of Halifax and…
IPOANS: Landlord registry will cost HRM taxpayers millions
From a press release: HALIFAX: After more than a decade, the landlord registry in London, Ontario, shows the risks in Halifax Regional Municipality adopting a similar regime. “London’s landlord registry…
New resources for RSI Day released by N.S. Construction Safety Association
DARTMOUTH: Construction Safety Nova Scotia has introduced new resources for construction employers around repetitive strain injury in honour of RSI Day on Feb. 28. The International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)…
More disability funding support announced for N.S families
From a press release: HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: An investment by the province means families caring for children with disabilities are now eligible for more financial support, the Minister responsible for the…
PHOTOS: More than 50 teams partake in Rebel Run tournament
FALL RIVER/WAVERLEY: The basketball courts in Fall River, Waverley, Beaver Bank, Bedford and area were alive and making noise Feb. 18-19. That’s because the annual Rebel Run tournament returned after…