N.S. accepts Minimum Wage Review Committee recommendation
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is accepting accepted the recommendations from the Minimum Wage Review Committee, which include setting the minimum wage at $15 an hour on October…
Developments, Boundary Review in Fall River/Waverley dominated 2022 for Councillor Deagle Gammon
FALL RIVER: Angst is how one local councillor sums up the year 2022 for her district. Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon said that the year was all about developments in Fall…
Four new judges appointed by province
HALIFAX: Four new judges have been appointed to the provincial court effective February 3. Jillian Barrington of Sydney; Bronwyn Duffy of Bible Hill; Jill Hartlen of Hubbards; and Bryna Hatt…
HSIA sees more than three million passengers in 2022
Passenger number makes Enfield-area airport among Canada’s fastest recovering airports HALIFAX STANFIELD: From record-low passenger volumes to peak travel days occasionally surpassing pre-pandemic volumes, in 2022, Halifax Stanfield experienced a…
Minister announces changes to Residential Tenancies Program
HALIFAX: The Minister for Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services has announced changes to the Residential Tenancies Program. The changes took effect on Feb. 3. “We listened to feedback from…
NDP say power rate hike unaffordable for NS families
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians already pay some of the highest power rates in the country. The decision on Feb. 2 means families will face a further 14…
Churchill issues statement on UARB power rate hike decision
From a press release HALIFAX: The following is a statement issued by N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill in a release sent to media on Feb. 2. “Although today’s UARB decision…
Jr. Mooseheads ready for “an opportunity of a lifetime” at Quebec international tournament
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Two local players with the Sackville U-13 AAA Flyers are looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by participating in the Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament, running Feb. 8…
N.S. announces implementation of One Person One Record technology
HALIFAX: Shorter wait times, better care, and giving health professionals more time with patients are some of the ways that One Person One Record can help improve healthcare in Nova…
New social work cohort for Black/African Nova Scotian Students
FALL RIVER: N.S. is investing in training to help address under-representation of Black/African Nova Scotians in the social work field and ease pressures on the healthcare and social service systems.…