N.S. teachers vote 98 per cent for strike mandate
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s teachers and educational specialists have sent a resounding wake-up call to government that it can no longer continue to ignore the many crises boiling over inside our…
HRM invites residents to attend Earth Fest
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to Earth Fest, a free, five-day festival taking place across the Halifax region from April 18 to Earth Day on April 22.…
HRM to hold Accessibility Strategy community engagement sessions
From a release HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting residents to share their feedback on accessibility throughout the Halifax region at a series of in-person and virtual community…
Pro women’s soccer team to hit the pitch in Halifax in 2025
HALIFAX: Young women’s soccer players in the Halifax and Nova Scotia region who aspire to play pro women’s soccer now have an option close to home. The Atlantic Women’s Football…
Improvements to secondary, backyard suite incentive program announced by N.S.
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now access more money to build a secondary or backyard suite and a wider range of family members are now eligible to live…
Province announces rebates for larger zero-emission vehicles
HALIFAX: New rebates for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, including commercial and industrial vans and trucks, are now available. “Transportation is Nova Scotia’s second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions,” said…
Hines savouring moment to play before home fans at U18 Atlantics
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: Ethan Hines knows what its like to lace up the skates and hit the ice at the Keith Miller Arena in the East Hants Sportsplex. The Dutch Settlement…
Wong’s riding in memory of friend during Wounded Warrior Canada fundraiser
FALL RIVER: A local couple are in the process of training for a big ride in support of a nationally-recognized mental health organization. Brian Wong and his wife Marlene will…
N.S. submits Still Better Than A Carbon Tax Plan to federal government
From a release HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston has submitted a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the Government of Canada. In the submission, Premier Houston made it clear…
Interested residents invited to learn about being a candidate in the upcoming municipal election
From a release HRM: Residents considering running in the 2024 Municipal and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) Election to learn more about becoming a candidate. Municipal government plays an important…