Discover Halifax releases Top 10 Things to Do in 2026
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is the perfect destination for an unforgettable getaway. If you’re looking for an excuse to plan a trip and check out a new experience,…
New study shows Capped Assessment Program driving up apartment rents
DARTMOUTH/EAST HANTS: A new study says a provincial program is adding $528 a year to apartment rents. The study, conducted by the Halifax office of Turner Drake and Partners (Turner…
Nova Scotia Loyal supports buying direct from local farmers
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will soon be able to receive a 10 per cent discount to buy fresh, locally grown food directly from local farmers through Nova Scotia Loyal. The…
Premier Houston announces changes to senior leadership of public service
PICTOU COUNTY: Premier Tim Houston announced changes to the senior leadership of the public service on January 9. Alex Ikejiani is joining the Province as Deputy Minister of Justice. Ikejiani…
Halifax Water adjusts compliance filing with revised rates to NSRAB
HALIFAX: Halifax Water has submitted an updated compliance filing to the Nova Scotia Regulatory Appeals Board (NSRAB), with adjustments based on clarifications and feedback from board staff. As a result,…
Province releases first 2SLGBTQIA+ action plan
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Nova Scotia’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan is a co-ordinated road map to advance equity, improve access to services and supports, and build safer, more inclusive communities across the…
N.S. SPCA charges Dartmouth dog groomer
DARTMOUTH: Lorraine Murphy, 39, of Dartmouth, has been charged with four counts of causing distress under the Animal Protection Act of Nova Scotia, section 26(1). The Nova Scotia SPCA investigated…
Public works alerting Nova Scotians to scam regarding senior drivers
HALIFAX: The province Department of Public Works is advising Nova Scotians of a scam making its way through N.S. and Canada. The department said on it’s X (formerly Twitter) account…
N.S. announces increase in income assistance rates
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians receiving income assistance will see their payments increase this year, marking the second year rates have been indexed to inflation. Payments will increase by 1.6 per cent…
Phones for the Holidays reaches halfway point; Eastlink donates 500 phones
HALIFAX: As GEO Nova Scotia reaches the halfway point of its province-wide Phones for the holidays campaign to collect and distribute over 1,000 used mobile phones, the organization is excited…