Video: Tree for Boston
HALIFAX: Here is a video from the Nova Scotia Tree for Boston lighting from last Thursday in Boston. It was released on Tuesday afternoon on Premier Tim Houston’s social media,…
Healing from addiction session set for Dec. 7 at Fall River Chapel
FALL RIVER: A group will be sharing personal stories of finding freedom and healing from addiction this Sunday. The session with the team from Teen Challenge will take place on…
Sipekne’katik responds to N.S. government on illegal cannabis sales
INDIAN BROOK: Sipekne’katik Chief and Council are appalled by the direct threat to our community’s safety caused by the provincial government’s forceful directive to the RCMP to “enhance the enforcement…
Holiday Greetings Video: Ettinger’s Home Hardware
A happy holidays message from the staff at Ettinger’s Home Hardware in Shubenacadie. Video by Matt Dagley
Nova Scotia taking action on illegal cannabis sales
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is taking more aggressive steps to address the growing public health and safety risks posed by illegal cannabis. Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, directed…
Holiday Greetings Video: The Hearing Room Fall River
A holiday message from Chris and team at The Hearing Room in Fall River. Video by Matt Dagley
HRM proposes planning changes to address provincial requirements on housing supply
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of an upcoming public hearing on proposed amendments to the 2014 Regional Plan and all supporting planning documents to address provincial housing…
Immediate need for CVITP volunteers and host organizations
HALIFAX: This past year, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) has helped 39,9801,2,3,4 individuals in Nova Scotia receive $93,489,000 in tax refunds, credits and benefit payments. ] Still, many…
Province announces minimum wage to increase twice in 2026; reaching $17 in October
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase twice next year, reaching $17 an hour in October, following the unanimous recommendation of the Minimum Wage Review Committee. The committee, made up…
Phones for the holidays goes province-wide to connect Nova Scotians in crisis
Annual campaign calls on Nova Scotians to donate used smartphones for peopleexperiencing homelessness and housing instability HALIFAX: Phones for the Holidays, a community-led campaign that puts working smartphones into the…