Liberal bill demands transparency after Nova Scotia Power security failures
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Liberal MLAs tabled a suite of bills on Sept. 24 aimed at holding Nova Scotia Power accountable in the wake of one of the largest data breaches…
Province introduces new Traffic Safety Act
HALIFAX: A new Traffic Safety Act was introduced September 23, to make it easier and faster to implement changes that will modernize the rules of the road and improve safety…
Woods restrictions lifted in remaining N.S. counties, except Annapolis County
HALIFAX: Restrictions on travel and activities in the woods are lifted in all remaining counties except Annapolis as of 4 p.m. September 18. The change applies to Cumberland, Hants, Lunenburg,…
New report calls on Atlantic Canada governments to stick to their budgets, pay down debts
HALIFAX: Provincial governments in Atlantic Canada should stick closer to their budgets and put more funds to paying down their debts, according to a new CFIB report. The report shines…
EHS employees, paramedics recognized for service
HALIFAX: Eighty-four Emergency Health Services (EHS) employees with 20 or more years of service were recognized September 16, for their commitment to keeping Nova Scotians safe. The long-service award recipients…
Wetlands appreciation Day set for Sept. 17
SOUTH MAITLAND: The Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre is proudly home to one of Nova Scotia’s Treasured Wetlands. Join them on Wednesday, September 17 to learn all about this unique ecological…
New report finds half of small businesses in Atlantic Canada don’t believe their municipality is small business friendly: CFIB
HALIFAX: Only half of Atlantic Canadian small businesses believe their municipal government is small-business friendly, according to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). CFIB’s 2025…
Province helping women-led businesses adopt digital tools
HALIFAX: Women-led businesses in Nova Scotia are getting more support to adopt digital tools to help them grow their businesses, be more efficient and gain long-term resilience. The province is…
More Nova Scotia seniors getting provincial tax refunds
HALIFAX: The province has mailed about 19,000 tax refunds to low-income seniors through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. That is over 2,000 more seniors than last year. The…
Debert man charged with attempted murder
DEBERT: A 26-year-old man from Debert is facing charges of attempted murder following an altercation outside a residence on Sunday afternoon. Police in Colchester County say that at approximately 2:00…