Physician incentive program expanding, N.S. announces
From a release HALIFAX: The government is expanding its physician incentive programs to encourage more doctors to choose to practise in Nova Scotia, said the Minister of Health and Wellness…
Environment Canada issues special weather statement ahead of messy mix Thursday/Friday
HALIFAX: A special weather statement was issued by Environment Canada on Tuesday afternoon March 5 with anticipated messy mix of weather set to hit Nova Scotia later this week. The…
RONA Elmsdale among three in HRM-area acquired by Adam Barrett group of companies
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale RONA store is one of three that has been purchased by a Halifax-based investment company owned and operated by Adam Barrett. In a release, Barrett and his…
VIDEO/PHOTOS; New Bedford-Halifax ferry announced; to cost more than $250 million
BEDFORD: People who live in and around the Halifax area will have a new, environmentally friendly, high-speed ferry service for travel between Bedford and downtown Halifax. The province, along with…
HRM issues statement on de-designation locations
HALIFAX: Over the past several weeks, the municipality has been taking a number of steps to provide supports to those experiencing homelessness in our region, and particularly to those sleeping…
Big season ahead for Elmsdale motocross racer Hannah Cole
ELMSDALE: Hannah Cole has big goals and expectations for the 2024 motocross racing season. The 18-year-old from Elmsdale is currently training full-time at Club 57 in Jacksonville, Fla. As she…
N.S. launches Community Solar Program
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s new Community Solar Program will help community groups and businesses set up solar gardens and sell their renewable electricity to subscribers who can’t install their own solar…
Man arrested following Lower Sackville weapon assault
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 37-year-old man has been charged with Assault with a Weapon following an incident in Lower Sackville. Police say that on Feb. 27, at approximately 4:45 p.m., RCMP…
N.S. Budget: Building Nova Scotia, Faster sees supports for Central Nova Scotia
From a press release: EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Income tax fairness, a universal lunch program for children in public schools, more resources for healthcare and more support for Nova Scotians to…
HRM issues statement about encampments and de-designated locations
HALIFAX: Important progress continues to be made in supporting those experiencing homelessness to move indoors, since issuing the municipal statement on February 7 regarding the closure and de-designation of five…