JR C Pens win league title; off to Maritime championships
LANTZ: The East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins are ready to battle for the Maritime Jr C Championship. The Pens earned the right to represent N.S. at the championship, April 24-27…
N.S. community organizations receive funding to support work addressing gender-based violence
HALIFAX: Community-based organizations across the province are receiving funding to support their work to address gender-based violence. The funding is through the 10-year National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence,…
Tiny Home program grads ready to tackle N.S. housing shortage
From a release WOLFVILLE: A group of graduates is ready to help tackle Nova Scotia’s housing shortage after completing the Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals Program. The 10-week program, led by…
Support for Indigenous, Black and African Nova Scotian survivors of gender-based violence announced
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is is expanding its support for Indigenous and Black and African Nova Scotian women and their families affected by gender-based violence. Creating Communities of Care Through a…
Healing Pathways – Grieving well online directory launched
EAST HANTS/COLCHESTER: Healing Pathways – Grieving Well, a new online resource designed to support Nova Scotians through grief and emotional wellness, has officially launched. This web-based directory provides accessible information,…
Halifax Partnership tackles Nova Scotia’s productivity challenge
HALIFAX: The Halifax Partnership launched a new initiative April 3 to address Nova Scotia’s productivity challenges, which are affecting our economy,standard of living, and future growth. “The Productivity Puzzle” encompasses…
WWII, Korean War, Persian Gulf War vets sought for historic portrait series
Commissionaires Nova Scotia and Trevor Godinho partner again to honour veterans through Honour Country Sacrifice HALIFAX: Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) and internationally acclaimed Toronto-based photographer Trevor Godinho are issuing a…
Stunting charge laid by HRP
HALIFAX: Police have charged a driver for stunting on March 31 in Halifax. At approximately 4:40 p.m., an officer with the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high…
Province announces more funding for disability support, summer respite
TRURO: More than 2,800 Nova Scotians with disabilities and their families will receive more support through individualized funding programs starting Tuesday, April 1. Opportunities and Social Development Minister Scott Armstrong…
N.S. minimum wage increases 50 cents as of April 1
From a release HALIFAX: Starting Tuesday, April 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase from $15.20 per hour to $15.70. The increase will be one of two this year, with…