Tick checks should be part of routine
HALIFAX: Ticks are found across Nova Scotia, and some can transmit serious diseases. As temperatures rise, it is important for people to protect themselves, their family members and pets. “We…
Statement from Interim Liberal Leader Iain Rankin on N.S. cabinet shuffle
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Interim Liberal Leader Iain Rankin in response to the cabinet shuffle: “Today’s (May 27) cabinet shuffle is a poor attempt by the Premier…
Houston cuts public services, expands cabinet: NSGEU
NOVA SCOTIA: As Nova Scotia’s public sector workers wait to learn the fate of their jobs after government announced cuts in February, Premier Tim Houston announced plans to expand his…
New supports to help communities adapt to drought conditions
HALIFAX: Provincial funding and a new data tool will help communities be prepared for – and respond to – water shortages caused by drought. Applications for the Sustainable Communities Challenge…
Wong becomes Advanced Education Minister in cabinet shuffle announced by Premier Houston
FALL RIVER: The MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank has been named to Premier Tim Houston’s cabinet for a second time. Brian Wong was among the new cabinet members announced for…
New Nature Reserve announced; more land, water protected in Nova Scotia
LOWER SACKVILLE/HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has a new nature reserve protecting wetlands, forest and migratory bird habitat in Digby County. The designation of the Toy Makers Marsh Nature Reserve was announced…
From public care workers to the public: an open letter to Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: As Chair of CUPE’s Long Term and Community Care Committee, I am accountable to 5,500 long term care workers across Nova Scotia. I am acutely aware that the decisions…
Nearly one in 10 drivers stopped charged during Canada Road Safety Week enforcement
FALL RIVER/LOWER SACKVILLE: Nearly one in ten drivers stopped by Nova Scotia RCMP during Canada Road Safety Week enforcement efforts were charged with an offence, as officers observed unsafe driving…
More funding for training clinical services at Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health
HALIFAX: The Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health will continue to welcome students and provide publicly funded clinical services to vulnerable Nova Scotians. Over the next three years, the Province is…
Lantz among new Tim Hortons builds scheduled
HALIFAX/LANTZ: There are 1,500 Canadian restaurant owners who proudly own and operate 4,000 Tim Hortons restaurants from coast to coast. This year, 340 owners are investing their own money to…