COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
This column is brought to you by: A Loss vs. A Decline (There’s a Big Difference) Imagine it’s November 2008 and two people are looking at their portfolios. They both…
Trailblaze for Wishes in support of Make-A-Wish N.S. fundraiser launched
HALIFAX: A fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish N.S. chapter launches at the end of the month, running until June 25. When: Challenge starts April 27 – June 25, 2022 (an eight…
Province introduces amendments to Powers of Attorney Act
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia introduced legislation on April 5 that offers additional safeguards to prevent abuse of those who appoint another person to manage their affairs under a power of attorney.…
N.S. announces Motor Carrier Act changes
HALIFAX: Changes to the Motor Carrier Act introduced by the province on April 5 will help reduce the regulatory burden and enhance safety in the motor carrier industry. “The amendments…
N.S. introduces legislation to enhance protections for patients admitted for involuntary psychiatric treatment
HALIFAX: Legislation introduced today, March 31, will enhance the protection of patients treated under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act. “These amendments are to protect the best interests and mental health…
Recruitment underway for municipal boards, committees, and commissions in HRM
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking applications for volunteers to serve on a variety of municipal boards, committees, and commissions. Applications are available at halifax.ca/serve and will be accepted…
Liberals: Premier Houston’s ‘Compassionate Budget’ turns blind eye to economic crisis
HALIFAX: If people are looking for answers to the cost-of-living crisis in our province, they won’t find it in the Houston government’s inaugural budget. Despite projecting a $500 million deficit,…
N.S. budget focuses on solutions for health care; forecasts $500m deficit
From a press release sent to media by the provincial government. HALIFAX: Providing solutions to Nova Scotia’s most pressing challenges, including fixing healthcare, strategically growing the population and economy and…
Province announces more than 370 affordable housing units to be constructed in Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH: Nova Scotia announced March 28 it’s investing nearly $22 million to create more than 370 affordable housing units in Dartmouth. “Today, we’re taking real action to provide more Nova…
LHS Dragons named to Football Nova Scotia Under-18 squad
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: Three Lockview High Dragons football players will don the jersey of the U-18 Football Nova Scotia tackle team roster for the coming summer. Logan Strowbridge; Cohen Wride;…