Province reduces red tape, supports development during legislative session
HALIFAX: Making it easier to do business in Nova Scotia and standing up for the men and women in uniform were the focus of the fall session of the House…
Halifax to host 2025 Halifax Paranormal Symposium
HALIFAX: Paranormal Phenomena Research & Investigation (PPRI), proudly announces the Halifax Paranormal Symposium on Saturday, November 1, at the Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre. Now in its third year,…
N.S. Firefighters School announces leadership transition; Executive Director retiring
WAVERLEY: The Nova Scotia Firefighters School has announced that Executive Director John Cunningham will retire from the organization effective October 31. Cunningham has been a familiar presence at the School…
N.S. increases minimum wage to $16.50
HALIFAX: Starting October 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increases to $16.50 per hour from $15.70. This is the second increase this year, bringing the total increase for 2025 to $1.30.…
N.S. minimum wage policy adding to ongoing economic uncertainty, CFIB says
HALIFAX: Oct. 1 marked the second increase to the minimum wage in one year, which is disconnected from the formula currently set out by the minimum wage regulations of CPI…
Yeomans, Arsenault, Hines, Levy recognized at 51st Provincial Volunteer Awards
HALIFAX: The extraordinary contributions of volunteers in Nova Scotia were celebrated on September 29, at the 51st annual Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony in Halifax. “Volunteers are the heart of our…
Heating assistance rebate program opens Oct. 1 for Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians living on a low income can soon apply for help to pay their heating bills this winter. Applications for the annual Heating Assistance Rebate Program open Wednesday,…
Province-wide burn ban lifted for most of N.S., except Annapolis County
NOVA SCOTIA: With conditions improving, the ban on open fires was lifted in all counties except Annapolis, as of 8 p.m. September 26. The ban will remain in place in…
Legislation supports development, disaster relief, municipal modernization
HALIFAX: Legislation introduced September 25, provides new tools to support development, reduce taxes when natural disasters destroy homes and modernize municipal elections. “We work closely with our municipal partners to…
Nova Scotia releases new tourism sector strategy
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: The Nova Scotia Tourism Sector Strategic Plan, released September 24, creates a five-year vision for sustainable, year-round tourism growth in the province. “Tourism is a vital part…