Gas taxes fueling high pump prices across Nova Scotia: Report
HALIFAX, NS: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for gas tax relief after releasing the 27th annual Gas Tax Honesty Report that shines a light on hidden taxes drivers pay…
Six commercial insurance myths that could cost Canadian businesses thousands
NOVA SCOTIA: From cyber threats and supply chain disruptions to property damage and lawsuits, Canadian businesses face growing risks every day. Many assume their commercial insurance has them fully protected,…
Pen pal exchange sees clients at CCOA, Scotland group writing each other
ENFIELD: Friendship has no borders, and clients at two organizations in Scotland and Hants County are learning that firsthand. The clients at Edge Group Scotland in Musselburgh, Scotland, and those…
Province releases regional transportation plan
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia released its Regional Transportation Plan on Wednesday, and it presents a series of actions to transform the transportation system over the next 20 years and beyond. The…
RCMP assists DNR in arrest of Upper Sackville man
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) worked together to arrest and charge an Upper Sackville man with drugs and other offences. On August…
N.S. restricting travel, activities in woods to prevent wildfires
HALIFAX: The province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires. The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m.…
Province ends relationship with N.S. Firefighter School in Waverley
WAVERLEY: Nova Scotia is ending its relationship with the Waverley-based Nova Scotia Firefighter School (NSFS) following the release of a damning comprehensive value-for-money audit that the Minister of Emergency Management…
Setting the stage for system improvements, WCB N.S. reaches $106.7 % in funding
HALIFAX: One year after the release of the Workers’ Compensation Review Committee Report, WCB Nova Scotia says improved financial footing will ensure the system has the stability and capacity to…
Photos/Video: REMAX Nova’s Balloon Days comes to Enfield Lions Den
ENFIELD: The wind may have kept the big hot air balloon from REMAX Nova on the ground, fun was still had with a BBQ and bouncy castle for the kids…
N.S. announces offshore wind energy area designations, a first in Canada
HALIFAX: Canada’s first four offshore wind energy areas have been designated on Nova Scotia’s offshore. The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada jointly designated the areas –…