MacFarlane installed as first female Speaker at Province House
HALIFAX: The MLA for Pictou West has made history becoming the first female Speaker of the N.S. House of Assembly. Karla MacFarlane was nominated and elected into the position when…
Province partners on new innovative service in HRM
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is supporting a new, innovative service that provides nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness and will offer a related skills training and work experience program. It is…
More disability funding support announced for N.S families
From a press release: HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: An investment by the province means families caring for children with disabilities are now eligible for more financial support, the Minister responsible for the…
Minister of L’nu Affairs statement on National Truth and Reconciliation Week
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Karla MacFarlane, Minister of L’nu Affairs. September 26-30 is Truth and Reconciliation Week in Canada, a time to reflect on the legacy of…
Province announces new home designs for those living with disabilities
From a release HALIFAX: A new approach to the construction of community-based small option homes will allow Nova Scotians with disabilities to move into community sooner. The Disability Support Program…
Province announces more funding supports for vulnerable NSians
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will provide $13.2 million to vulnerable residents to help them address the immediate impact of rising fuel prices on the cost of living. The support package announced…
N.S. announces interim funding for rural emergency shelters
HALIFAX: Emergency interim funding will stabilize rural emergency shelters run by seven organizations across the province and ensure more access to housing and services this winter, N.S. announced on Feb.…
Province names service provider for modular housing units
HALIFAX: Supportive housing programs help provide people with a home and a community while also addressing their unique, self-identified needs. Nova Scotia is providing about $2.7 million to Out of…
Province announces supports and homes for people experiencing homelessness
A press release from the province: HALIFAX: Everyone deserves a home to call their own. Having a place to live brings with it stability, security and a sense of belonging.…
N.S. needs human trafficking education to inform, protect children, PC’s say
PICTOU: With the highest per capita rates in the country and an average age of recruitment of 13 years old, Nova Scotia must step up the fight against human trafficking.…