N.S. announces Motor Carrier Act changes
HALIFAX: Changes to the Motor Carrier Act introduced by the province on April 5 will help reduce the regulatory burden and enhance safety in the motor carrier industry. “The amendments…
N.S. funding supports adoption of Ecological Forestry
HALIFAX: Several new projects funded by the Province will help with the adoption of ecological forestry to achieve a sustainable forestry sector in Nova Scotia. Ecological forestry is a new…
Amendments to personal health information act introduced by province
HALIFAX: The government introduced amendments today, March 31, to the Personal Health Information Act to ensure it remains current and reflects modern practices. “We have an obligation to Nova Scotians…
Province brings forth amendment to Hospital Act
HALIFAX: The government introduced an amendment to the Hospitals Act on March 31, to allow nurse practitioners to admit patients to hospital. “Patients deserve a positive healthcare experience from the…
N.S. introduces legislation to enhance protections for patients admitted for involuntary psychiatric treatment
HALIFAX: Legislation introduced today, March 31, will enhance the protection of patients treated under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act. “These amendments are to protect the best interests and mental health…
Dartmouth man charged in harrowing assault on Hwy 102
MILFORD: A 49-year-old Dartmouth man faces charges of assault after a harrowing ordeal seen by motorists along Highway 102 near Milford on March 24. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell…
Puck set to drop on Division 2 girls hockey provincials in Lantz
LANTZ: The Hants East Rural High Tigers girls hockey team are preparing for puck drop on the School Sport N.S. Division 2 girls hockey provincials. HERH hosts the tournament beginning…
Largest seizure of illegal tobacco products in 12 years in N.S. sees Elmsdale, Moncton man charged
ELMSDALE: A man from N.B. and a man from East Hants face charges in what is the largest seizure of illegal tobacco in 12 years. The seizure came following an…
East Hants taxpayers to see slight decrease in residential taxes
ELMSDALE: Taxpayers in the Municipality of East Hants will see a slight decrease in their taxes with the passing of the 2022-2023 operating budget. In a release, the MEH says…
Liberals: Premier Houston’s ‘Compassionate Budget’ turns blind eye to economic crisis
HALIFAX: If people are looking for answers to the cost-of-living crisis in our province, they won’t find it in the Houston government’s inaugural budget. Despite projecting a $500 million deficit,…