OP-ED: Halifax must act on Fall River’s water challenges
The following is an Op-Ed submitted by Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank MLA Brian Wong Fall River is a well-loved community in Nova Scotia, known for its lakes, trails and beauty. For…
Circular Materials launches extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper in N.S.
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Circular Materials, a producer-led not for profit organization operating in Nova Scotia, will launch extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper on December 1, 2025, marking a…
Minister Lohr responds to the federal budget
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from John Lohr, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board. “We want to congratulate Prime Minister Carney on the introduction of his first budget. Nova…
Minister’s statement on Supreme Court of Canada decision
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for…
N.S. resuming mail service through Canada Post
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is resuming mail delivery through Canada Post after postal workers moved to rotating strikes earlier this month. Starting Friday, October 31, Access Nova Scotia centres will no…
From Runways to Revenue: Halifax Stanfield strengthens N.S. economy
HALIFAX STANFIELD: According to its latest economic impact report, Halifax Stanfield InternationalAirport (Halifax Stanfield) remains a vital engine for Nova Scotia’s economy, driving tourism, jobs, trade, and growth across the…
Province moving on Highway 102 improvements; request for proposal issued
HAMMONDS PLAINS: Several busy sections of Nova Scotia’s Hwy 102 near Halifax will be getting improvements aimed at making commuting easier, support more housing and give people more transportation options,…
N.S. urges trick-or-treaters to use caution this Halloween
HALIFAX: Families are advised to use caution during Halloween with Environment Canada forecasting heavy rain and strong winds across most of the province on Friday, October 31. Wet and windy…
Care facility in Dartmouth closing as province advances disability support transformation
DARTMOUTH: A residential care facility in Dartmouth will close this year, part of the government’s ongoing work to transform disability support under the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy. “Closing facilities…
Celebration of Life for Lucy Cable-Munroe; will be livestreamed
FALL RIVER: The Celebration of Life for one of the two young girls who died in a tragic boating accident will be held today, Oct. 29. The service for Lucy…