Municipal leaders face increased amounts of hostility
HALIFAX: When delegates gather at the annual Fall Conference of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) in Halifax in early November, a topic of discussion will certainly be the…
Amendments clarify Code of Conduct for elected officials
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making changes to the code of conduct for elected officials to address feedback from municipalities about the complaints and investigation process. “We worked closely with our…
New report finds half of small businesses in Atlantic Canada don’t believe their municipality is small business friendly: CFIB
HALIFAX: Only half of Atlantic Canadian small businesses believe their municipal government is small-business friendly, according to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). CFIB’s 2025…
N.S. supporting growing municipalities
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia continues to support growing municipalities through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program (GRID). Applications opened today, August 12. The program helps fund projects such as…
New Executive Director appointed for Association of Municipal Administrators
EAST HANTS: The Association of Municipal Administrators of Nova Scotia (AMANS) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Campbell as its new Executive Director. With a distinguished career spanning…
N.S. making historic investments in municipalities
HALIFAX: All 49 municipalities across the province will see the benefits of a new service exchange agreement signed between the province and each of its municipalities on March 28. The…
Province announces plan for climate-resilient coastal communities, homes
From a release HALIFAX: Climate change is causing rising sea levels and stronger storms which can lead to more storm surge flooding and erosion, which put people and properties at…
N.S. announces more supports for communities province-wide
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The N.S. government announced Sept. 24 municipalities across the province will be receiving an additional $32 million to help pay for crucial services for Nova Scotians. “Municipal services…
Municipalities across N.S. benefit from charter modernization
HALIFAX/SYDNEY: The province is is amending the Municipal Government Act and the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to modernize local government operations. The change announced April 8, will allow municipalities and…
Municipalities receive COVID19 support funding from province, feds
HRM/EAST HANTS: Nova Scotians count on local governments to provide essential programs and services. That is why the province and the federal government are making sure municipalities have the resources…