Youth gain employment experience locally thanks to Canada Summer Jobs Grant
FALL RIVER: A Fall River youth is one of the many that have benefited from being hired locally through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant. This past summer the Fall River…
Province announces improvements to provincial Student Assistance Programs
FALL RIVER: Changes to the provincial student loan program will make post-secondary education more affordable and accessible for students and graduates in Nova Scotia. The changes will align provincial student…
Province brings forward legislation to address power rates, profits
From a release: HALIFAX: Amendments to the Public Utilities Act were introduced October 19, aimed at protecting ratepayers from power rate increases related to Nova Scotia Power’s general rate application…
N.S. introduces legislation amalgamating housing authorities; creates provincial housing agency
From a release: HALIFAX: N.S. is making significant changes in how public housing is managed to improve services for Nova Scotians in need.Legislation introduced October 20, will modernize the structure…
NSPC: Government holding telecommunications companies accountable
COLCHESTER: After Hurricane Fiona left thousands of Nova Scotians without phone service, the Houston government is taking steps to improve disaster preparedness by holding telecommunications companies accountable. Hon. John Lohr,…
Province recognizes huge impact of small businesses
From a release HALIFAX: Small businesses create jobs in local communities, enrich the province and strengthen Nova Scotia’s economic future. Small Business Week 2022 – taking place October 16 to…
Sport N.S. launches Parasport Program Loan initiative
HALIFAX: Applications for Sport Nova Scotia’s Parasport Program Loan initiative opened on October 17. The funding will expand parasport opportunities to underserviced communities across the province by creating an avenue…
New QEII Inpatient Trauma Consult Service launched by NSH Trauma Program
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Health Trauma Program launched its new QEII Inpatient Trauma Consult Service on October 17 to facilitate dedicated, daily care for all major trauma patients in the…
MEH volunteer recognition awards to be held in Mount Uniacke
ELMSDALE: The Municipality of East Hants has set its Volunteer Recognition and Long-service fire awards dinner date for 2023. At its executive meeting of council, Corrine Giles, the Community Recreation…
PHOTOS: Bingo fundraiser held for Inner Strength TKD athletes
WELLINGTON: A dreary day outside couldn’t stop the fun from being had at Inner Strength TKD in Wellington on Oct. 15. A Backyard Bingo fundraiser for the black belt competitive…