New temporary emergency shelter opens in Halifax
HALIFAX: A new temporary emergency shelter at St. Patrick’s church in Halifax opened February 28, with 25 beds for people experiencing homelessness. The Brunswick Street shelter will offer a safe,…
Some tips as wild fire season approaches quickly
NINE MILE RIVER: Less than three weeks remain until the start of fire risk season, which begins on March 15, until October 15. During this period, no open fires are…
OP-ED: MLA pay hike a slap in face to taxpayers, says CTF
The following is an OP ED column by Devin Drover is the Atlantic director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those…
N.S. makes it easier to identify locally produced products
From a release HALIFAX: It will be easier for Nova Scotians to identify – and buy – even more local products with new provincial support for businesses to label products…
Recruiting starts for Nova Scotia’s first internal travel nurse program
HALIFAX: Registered nurses can now apply to participate in the province’s first internal travel nurse program. The pilot program will create a Nova Scotia Health travel nurse team to be…
New Centre for internationally trained physicians opens
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia opened a new centre that will see internationally trained physicians get licensed faster to practise in communities across the province. The Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence and…
Heavy rain, wind expected in N.S. Thursday into Friday
FALL RIVER: A special weather statement was issued by Environment Canada on Wednesday for parts of HRM, including Fall River. The statement is calling for rain, at times heavy, and…
N.S. Liberals introduce bill aimed at lowering energy costs for tenants and small landlords
HALIFAX: Interim Leader Derek Mombourquette will introduce the Efficiency Program Expansion Act, a bill aimed at expanding energy efficiency programs to small landlords, allowing them to make greener energy choices…
RCMP arrests five, executes search warrant in Colchester County
COLCHESTER COUNTY: RCMP in Colchester County have arrested five people and executed a search warrant in West New Annan. On February 20, in relation to an ongoing voyeurism investigation, RCMP…
Premier agrees with Auditor General, will amend legislation; N.S. AG issues statement
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston and N.S. AG Kim Adair (down below the premier’s statement). “I understand that the original proposed changes to the Auditor…