Local authors to be showcased this Saturday in Bedford
BEDFORD: A local authors showcase is going to be held this coming Saturday. The authors are all from Nova Scotia. The Local Authors Showcase will be held April 11 at…
N.S. NDP: Nova Scotians losing trust in Houston government spending choices
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on health care spending. “Nova Scotians are losing trust because this government refuses…
N.S. Power provides update on SIN, Meters as part of cyberattack incident
DARTMOUTH: Tuesday, Nova Scotia Power issued an update on two commitments they made after last year’s cyber incident:permanently removing customer Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) from our systems; and reconnecting customer…
Regional council approves municipal budget
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality’s Regional Council has approved the 2026/27 municipal budget. The 2026/27 municipal budget – which includes an operating budget of $1.45 billion and a capital budget…
Mayor Fillmore’s response on the 2026/27 municipal budget ratification
HALIFAX: Regional Council voted Tuesday to ratify the 2026/27 municipal budget. The vote was 14-3, with Mayor Fillmore voting against ratification. It will see a 9.5 per cent tax hike…
CFIB: Small business confidence loses momentum amid rising energy costs
HALIFAX: The long-term small business confidence index lost 9.5 points, dropping to 55.8 points in March, finds the March Business Barometer® by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “Just…
Statement from Premier Houston, Halifax Mayor Fillmore on federal defence investments
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement on defence investments March 26. “When Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his…
PHOTOS: PM Carney tours IMP Aerospace during Nova Scotia visit; announces major defence investments in Atlantic Canada
ENFIELD: The Prime Minister paid a visit to one of the worlds leading Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul service location. Mark Carney, who was joined by Kings Hants MP Kody Blois,…
Province House closed to the public for remainder of week
HALIFAX: Beginning March 25, Province House and the rest of the legislative precinct, which includes the grounds of Province House and the committee room in One Government Place, will be…
New Airport Connection: Bonjour, Montréal Metropolitan
HALIFAX STANFIELD: Porter Airlines is launching non-stop service between Halifax and Montréal Metropolitan Airport (MET). This new connection, officials say, will continue strengthening connections between Atlantic Canada and Québec. The…