Residents raise red flags over Mount Uniacke Quarry expansion
Group says lab tests confirm contamination; calls for public input before Nov. 2 deadline (The following is information that was sent to us at The Laker News by the group)…
Minister’s statement on tabling of federal Bail and Sentencing reform act
MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY: The following is a statement from Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “As one of my first actions as Nova Scotia’s new Attorney General and Minister…
Column: Doctor waitlist drop shows healthcare plan is working
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston’s office: Government’s efforts to connect more Nova Scotians with the care they need are working. Nova Scotia is marking…
Nova Scotia to learn from Ontario on small modular reactors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and Ontario will work together to explore small modular reactor technology as a clean energy option. Premier Tim Houston, who is also Minister of Energy, signed a…
N.S. NDP: Government more interested in PR than solutions
From a release: HALIFAX: After almost a year with no dedicated Department or Minister of Housing, the Houston government has finally re-appointed a minister – but has yet to re-establish…
Premier Houston tabs MacDonald for cabinet role as Municipal Affairs minister
ELMSDALE: The MLA for Hants East is one of two new members of Premier Tim Houston’s cabinet after an unexpected shuffle took place Oct. 21. Premier Houston announced the cabinet…
N.S. RCMP partners with teen advocate for Canadian youth road safety week
DARTMOUTH/EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The RCMP in Nova Scotia is marking Canadian Youth Road Safety Week, October 20–26, with a powerful message aimed at saving young lives on our roads. This…
Carroll releases “Don’t Fly Wizzness Class” music video standing up for airline fairness
New song shines light on disrespectful treatment of Uzbek passenger by Wizz Air WAVERLEY: Musician and storyteller Dave Carroll has once again taken to song to call out airline mistreatment.…
N.S. Liberals urge Houston government to honour $10-a-day childcare commitment
From a press release HALIFAX: N.S. Liberal Education Critic Iain Rankin has written to the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Brendan Maguire, urging the Houston government to reaffirm…
RSV protection for infants available
HALIFAX: Infants under eight months can now get free protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The program for infants – which will be offered every year during the RSV season,…