NDP focused on cost of living and health care as legislature returns
HALIFAX: At a press conference March 22, NDP Leader Gary Burrill outlined the problems people in Nova Scotia are facing with the rising cost of living and the NDP’s plan…
Research N.S. announces supports for students, researchers fleeing Ukraine
HALIFAX: Research Nova Scotia is announcing research support for students and researchers fleeing Ukraine. The Ukrainian Emergency Research Support Program will provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows,…
Masking to remain in schools until mid-April as most other restrictions get lifted March 21
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston and Dr. Robert Strang announced March 18 that while most all other province-wide public health restrictions related to COVID-19 will be lifted come March 21, masking…
N.S. announces enhanced funding for Research and Innovation
HALIFAX: The provincial government is adding $25 million to the Research Opportunities Fund to invest in more research and innovation happening across Nova Scotia. The fund is managed by Research…
Province investing in energy efficiency, low-carbon economy
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing $9 million in six projects that support energy efficiency and the transition to a low-carbon economy. These investments from the Green Fund support goals enshrined…
Elmsdale man nabbed for impaired driving after crashing into culvert
MILFORD: A 23-year-old Elmsdale man was bound and determined to drive the vehicle he was in to where he had to go—even after he drove into a ditch and hit…
Group organizing Ukraine fundraiser in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: A group of community residents are doing what they can to assist in the fundraising efforts for those who have been evacuated from Ukraine. More than 40 volunteers…
First step towards improving mental wellness care for Mi’kmaw communities in N.S. announced
MILLBROOK: The first step for Mi’kmaw communities across the province on the road to improved access to a framework towards mental wellness care and support that is culturally safe was…
More than $600,000 invested into community projects aimed at keeping older NSians healthy, active
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing just over $600,000 in projects to help older Nova Scotians stay healthy, active and socially connected in their communities, the province announced March 14. Seniors…
Pricing out in HRM keeping East Hants real estate market hot in 2022
EAST HANTS: Pricing out of people in Halifax/Dartmouth is leading to an influx of people looking to becoming homeowners in East Hants, says one local Enfield realtor. Don McCooeye with…