Five areas proposed for offshore wind farms unveiled
HALIFAX: Identifying suitable areas for offshore wind farms is the next step to safely develop this new clean-energy industry that will create jobs and provide long-term energy security for Nova…
From the Cruiser – March 11, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP officers responded to 95 calls for service this past week. The following info is some of the highlighted calls as provided by…
NSAR want province to repeal provincial deed transfer tax
HALIFAX: In the 2025/2026 Provincial budget, the Premier and Minister of Finance quietly announced a doubling of the Provincial Deed Transfer Tax (PDTT). This tax targets non-residents of Nova Scotia,…
Development company says social media claim of large retailer coming to Middle Sackville is false
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: The development company behind a parcel of land in Middle Sackville rumoured to be the site a third Costco in HRM has had to come out and pour…
Houston to promote N.S. in New York, Boston
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will promote Nova Scotia in New York and Boston this week and next. In New York, he will host two roundtables with existing and potential investors…
RCFNS welcomes new Executive Director
NOVA SCOTIA: The Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erika Rolston as its new Executive Director, effective March 10, 2025. Rolston brings…
Frustration with establishment parties leads Slaney to run for PPC
FALL RIVER: Ryan Slaney is putting his name forward for federal politics because he wants to be part of making a better future for his children and for all Canadians.…
Campaign aims to “Turn the Tide” on domestic violence
From a release: HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has seen a terrifying rise in incidents of domestic and intimate partner violence, which has resulted in at least seven known deaths of women…
Scotia Speedworld unveils upcoming racing season schedule
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: With Scotia Speedworld celebrating their 38th year of operation, the race track near Halifax Stanfield Airport has some some exciting surprises in store for both fans and drivers.…
N.S. announces more retailers have joined Nova Scotia Loyal
HALIFAX: It will be easier for shoppers to find Nova Scotia products in more of the province’s largest retailers. Growth and Development Minister Colton LeBlanc announced March 6 that Loblaw…