N.S. Quality of Life survey launching in February
EAST HANTS: The Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey is launching on February 23. It is a groundbreaking opportunity to help improve quality of life in your community. Every household…
N.S. streamlines permitting system to cut red tape, save costs
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is improving half of its nearly 300 permits as part of its commitment to make government services faster, simpler and more efficient. The “Fewer Permits. Faster” project…
Snow fall update for Sunday night into Tuesday from Environment Canada
HANTS COUNTY/NOVA SCOTIA: A prolonged period of snow with blowing snow is expected across central Nova Scotia with between 25-35 cm, possibly more of snow falling. The maximum wind gusts:…
WCB Nova Scotia supported quicker injury recovery in 2025
Over 80,000 more days spent on the job — the equivalent of more than 300 people back to work full-time HALIFAX: Nova Scotians spent more time on the job in…
Nova Scotia Power encouraging customers to conserve energy
HALIFAX/NOVA SCOTIA: With extreme cold temperatures across Nova Scotia, more energy is needed by our customers for heating and that’s putting significant pressure on the power system. At this stage,…
Red Tape Awareness Week focus on making life easier for Canadians: CFIB
HALIFAX: The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Red Tape Awareness WeekTM is back from January 26 to January 30 for its 17th year. This year’s focus will be on…
New skills program to help veterans build construction careers
NOVA SCOTIA: The province is helping Canadian Armed Forces veterans, reservists and their family members transition to construction careers. The assistance is through the new Skills Bridge initiative that will…
Delivering value for Nova Scotians focus of 2026-2027 revenue requirement application
HALIFAX: Continuing work to make Nova Scotia’s electricity system more reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective is the focus of the province’s independent energy system operator in its 2026-2027 revenue requirement application.…
N.S. launches HomeShare Program under human rights remedy
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians with disabilities will soon have more choices for supported living in community with the launch of the new HomeShare program, a commitment under the Nova Scotia Human…
New digital signs provide real-time information to HRM bridge users
HALIFAX: New digital traffic tools are giving the thousands of Nova Scotians who cross the Halifax Harbour bridges each day more predictability about their trip. There are now 11 variable…