N.S. sets sights on fixed election dates
HALIFAX: Voters will soon have certainty on the timing of future provincial elections. Legislation introduced October 13, will, for the first time in Nova Scotia, establish fixed dates for provincial…
Throne speech focuses on “Solutions for a Healthy N.S.”
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will move forward with solutions that work for Nova Scotians, addressing the problems within the healthcare system and embracing what is possible for the province’s economy and…
COVID-19: 99 new cases reported over Thanksgiving weekend; 130 recoveries
HALIFAX: Over the past four days, since Oct. 8, N.S. has had 99 new cases of COVID-19 and 130 recoveries, the province reported in its release on Oct. 12. Twenty-seven…
Milford Fire among Emergency Service Provider funding recipients
MILFORD: A local fire department will be able to improve its capability in protecting the community it serves better after being among the volunteer fire departments and ground, search and…
Langille grabs second place at Ontario Legend Series season finale
SHUBENACADIE: The race season may have come to a conclusion in the Maritimes, but it certainly didn’t for one Shubenacadie race car driver. Braden Langille and the Robbie Thompson Racing…
COVID-19: 25 new cases, 38 recoveries reported Oct. 8
HALIFAX: The province is reporting 25 new cases of COVID-19 and 38 recoveries on Oct. 8. There are 17 cases in Central Zone, four cases in Eastern Zone, three cases…
COVID-19: 30 new cases reported Oct. 7; 36 recoveries
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is reporting 30 new cases of COVID-19 and 36 recoveries. There are 26 cases in Central Zone, two cases in Western Zone and two cases Eastern Zone.…
N.S. Health to require Proof of Vaccination for support people/family caregivers
HALIFAX: In keeping with the provincial government’s September 29 announcement that proof of vaccination will be required for designated caregivers and visitors of residents in long-term care facilities, Nova Scotia…
RCMP to increase enforcement during Thanksgiving weekend
DARTMOUTH/EAST HANTS: During the Thanksgiving weekend, October 8-11, Nova Scotia RCMP will join police forces across Canada to increase traffic enforcement for Operation Impact, an annual initiative to increase road…
Province buying Central N.S. Correctional Facility, East Coast Forensic Hospital
HALIFAX: The Attorney General and Minister of Justice for N.S. announced Oct. 6 the province will be purchasing two facilities from Alderney CFE Limitied. In a release, Brad Johns said…