Alton Gas project being discontinued, AltaGas announces
STEWIACKE: The sale of the Nova Scotia utility that was part of the Alton Gas Project has led AltaGas to announce in a release Oct. 22 it would be discontinuing…
Province announces amendments to tenant protections, brings clarity for landlords
HALIFAX: New rules to protect tenants against renovation evictions are included in amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act that will be introduced on October 20. “We need to do more…
Tenants, community groups win big with two-year rent cap, NDP say
HALIFAX: Tenants, community organizations, housing advocates, and the NDP Caucus have won a two-year rent cap for the thousands of families who rent their homes. “Thousands of people advocated for…
Province announces supports and homes for people experiencing homelessness
A press release from the province: HALIFAX: Everyone deserves a home to call their own. Having a place to live brings with it stability, security and a sense of belonging.…
N.S. takes action to increase housing, protect tenants
HALIFAX: Affordable, safe housing is crucial for a healthy society, quality of life, attracting new residents, social equity and growing the economy. Nova Scotia needs to build more housing and…
Dr. Strang to receive Honorary Diploma from NSCC
FALL RIVER: The Good Doctor will be recognized by the Nova Scotia Community College with an Honorary Diploma this weekend when they honour the Class of 2021. Dr. Robert Strang,…
HRM issues statement on collaboration with N.S. on housing solutions for municipality
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding its intent to work with the Province of Nova Scotia to ensure the recommendations from the Affordable Housing…
SAWC holding volunteer recruitment drive Oct. 21
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Area Warming Center (SAWC) is holding a volunteer recruitment event next Thursday night Oct. 21 and is looking for a few good men and women to…
Patients, health service providers, healthcare facilities staff to be protected by new legislation
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is taking action to protect patients, health-service providers and staff of healthcare facilities from protests intended to interfere with Nova Scotians accessing hospital and other healthcare services.…
Province approves third doses of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised, work-related travel
HALIFAX: In a release on Oct. 14, the province says Nova Scotians who are moderately to severely immunocompromised or who are taking medications that substantially suppress their immune system will…