Province invests $33.5m in road, rink improvements
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia is investing $33.5 million in three programs to improve roads and rinks province-wide, it was announced on Sept. 27. The province is fulfilling its commitment to…
N.S. announces $2.5m investment to attract newcomers, build economy
HALIFAX: A $2.5-million marketing investment will support new provincial immigration and migration targets by helping Nova Scotia attract newcomers from across Canada and around the globe, the province announced on…
COVID-19: N.S. reports one death, 83 new cases over Sept. 24-27 weekend; 46 recoveries
HALIFAX: Today, Sept. 27, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 80s in Central Zone has died. “On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I…
N.S. announces more supports for communities province-wide
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The N.S. government announced Sept. 24 municipalities across the province will be receiving an additional $32 million to help pay for crucial services for Nova Scotians. “Municipal services…
Annual Leo Senz Memorial Walk for Myeloma this Sunday
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: Scott Huntley, a Learning Design Officer who creates online training modules, was born and raised in Nova Scotia and lived there until he moved away for college. Eventually,…
Houston announces expansion of VirtualCareNS program across N.S.
HALIFAX: People on the Need a Family Practice Registry across the province will soon have access to virtual care, the premier of the province announced on Sept. 23. Premier Tim…
MLA’s choose Speaker of the House, Deputy Speakers
HALIFAX: Members of the legislative assembly elected Keith Bain as Speaker of the House of Assembly on Sept. 24, during a special sitting. Mr. Bain was first elected to the…
OP-ED: Providers speak up for health care, patients
The following is an OP-ED by Premier Tim Houston: Over the last few days, Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson, our health leadership team and I have been touring the…
COVID-19: N.S. reporting one death, 41 new cases on Sept. 23
HALIFAX: A woman in her 80’s in the Central Zone has died, the province is reporting Sept. 23. Her death is related to COVID-19. “On behalf of all Nova Scotians,…
Province recognizes dedication of volunteers
HALIFAX: Volunteers who give their time, promote community initiatives and offer support all year long were honoured today, Sept. 20, during a virtual ceremony for the 47th annual Provincial Volunteer…