From the Cruiser – March 13-18
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the last week, March 13 to March 18, East Hants District RCMP responded to 75 calls for service. Here are some of the highlighted…
NDP “disappointed” in lack of primary care, affordable housing investment in Budget 2023
From a press release: HALIFAX: In the middle of twin primary care and affordable housing crises, Tim Houston’s second budget lacks real investment in either. “Nova Scotians are deeply aware…
N.S. budget advances Solutions for More Healthcare, Faster says government
HALIFAX: Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities. On March…
Archibald caps off successful season with three Nordiq National golds
OTTAWA, ONT.: It was a successful season on the ski trails to remember for Fall River’s Emma Archibald. Archibald capped off her 2023 cross country skiing season capturing three gold…
Liberals introduce bills aimed at healthcare in N.S.
From releases issued by the N.S. Liberal Party: HALIFAX: The following are bills introduced by the N.S. Liberal Party during the legislature sitting. They are aimed at improving healthcare in…
NFL star to visit St. F.X. to talk nutrition, wellness
ANTIGONISH: Professional football player and Medical School Graduate Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is visiting St. Francis Xavier University to engage students as part of Sodexo’s The Circuit, Powering Athletic Performance program. The…
Province introduces amendments increasing potential fines to N.S. Power
From a release: HALIFAX: Amendments to the Public Utilities Act introduced March 22, will hold Nova Scotia Power more accountable for service delivery by increasing potential fines related to power…
Phosphorus neutral by-law/policy ignored by HRM in Carr Farm development, Dalrymple says
WAVERLEY: A former local councillor in Fall River is taking issue with the municipality’s stance on its phosphorus bylaw and it being trumped by provincial approval of a contentious development…
Dream turns into reality for Cheema Aquatic Club
WAVERLEY: A championship performing canoe/kayak club that has a long-standing history in the community has taken another step towards its goal of “Building Canadian Youth.” In an announcement on March…
COLUMN: Premier Houston on healthcare worker retention
The following column is a new monthly piece that is being submitted by Premier Tim Houston to community news outlets across the province. The last few years have been long…