Province opens confidential Emotional Support Line for public
HALIFAX: A confidential, toll-free line is now open to help anyone in need of emotional support as they reflect on the April 2020 tragedy that began in Portapique, Colchester Co.…
N.S. announces new program to support serious pressure injuries
HALIFAX: The province of Nova Scotia is partnering with the federal government to expand a program that helps prevent and manage pressure injuries and complex wounds in continuing care. The…
Applications open for sexual violence prevention innovation grants
HALIFAX: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault, share information about available resources and foster a greater understanding of consent.…
Surrender of 77 dogs overwhelms SPCA
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia SPCA is asking for help caring for 77 dogs and puppies in need of urgent treatment and rehabilitation. All the puppies and dogs came from one…
Province, feds announce Outdoor Learning fund for N.S. elementary schools
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Nova Scotia government and the federal government have created a $7 million outdoor learning fund for all public elementary schools in the province. The fund will allow…
N.S. reinstates N.B. border restrictions
HALIFAX: Restrictions on the New Brunswick border will be reinstated Thursday, April 15, at 8 a.m., Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health,…
Municipalities across N.S. benefit from charter modernization
HALIFAX/SYDNEY: The province is is amending the Municipal Government Act and the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to modernize local government operations. The change announced April 8, will allow municipalities and…
Halifax peninsula getting new Conseil scolaire acadien provincial school, province announces
HALIFAX: The province will provide the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) and its students and staff with a new, modern pre-primary to Grade 8 school on the peninsula, the Minister…
Grad recognition ceremonies to be held at high schools: N.S. Education
FALL RIVER: The Department of Education and Early Childhood Education said progress is being made on what graduation ceremonies will look like this June at N.S. high schools. Violet MacLeod,…
Changes to Securities Act aimed at strengthening regulation, protect whistleblowers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s investors are gaining protection and benefits consistent with best practices across the country. Amendments introduced today, April 6, will ensure consistency with other provinces and improve enforcement…