Liberals call for school lunch program as more NSians access food banks
From a N.S. Liberal Party release HALIFAX: As kids head back to school this week, many will be trying to cope with little or nothing to eat throughout the day.…
Hike N.S. offering fall guided hikes and walks across province
HALIFAX: Ever want to explore the trails in your community? Participate in a guided hike or walk in your area to enjoy the fall colours and see where the trails…
Province accepts cyberbullying legislation recommendations
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is accepting all recommendations included in the review of its cyberbullying legislation. The review found that the Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act is achieving…
Province makes Virtual Care available to more Nova Scotians
From a release HALIFAX: All Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry can now get free, online medical appointments through Virtual Care Nova Scotia (VirtualCareNS). Previously, people had…
Minister issues statement on Carbon Plan deadline
The following is a statement issued by the provincial government from Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. HALIFAX: Today (Sept. 1), Premier Tim Houston, in his role as…
COVID-19 vaccine bookings now open for children five to 11
HALIFAX: Parents and guardians of children aged five to 11 can book their child’s first COVID-19 booster vaccine appointment starting today, September 1, with appointments beginning Tuesday, September 6. For…
Province accepting all recommendations from committee on collecting race-based police data
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is accepting all recommendations by the committee established to review models for gathering race-based information from police stops. The Wortley Report Research Committee’s report,…
Churchill: Carbon Tax coming to N.S. due to PC government’s fumble
From an N.S. Liberal Party release HALIFAX: Liberal Leader Zach Churchill said by sitting on its hands for over a year, the Houston government has allowed a carbon tax to…
Funding announced for flood mitigation plan for Hwy 2 Fall River
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: Two projects in HRM, including one involving Fall River, are among five municipal projects receiving provincial investment aimed at helping to mitigate flood risk or support municipal innovation.…
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…