N.S. to adopt 2020 National Building Codes
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is preparing to adopt the 2020 National Building Codes starting April 1, 2025. “Adoption of the 2020 national codes marks a new era in building construction that…
Province announces modernized policing standards in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will have more effective and accountable policing as the Province modernizes standards and implements an audit system for policing agencies. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Barbara…
Community grants to help keep seniors active now open
HALIFAX: Community groups can now apply for funding to support new projects that help older Nova Scotians stay active and engaged in their communities. The Age-Friendly Communities Grant program opened…
Four local players help N.S. capture U14 girls Atlantic silver medal
FALL RIVER: Team Nova Scotia returned home with a silver medal from the Under-14 Atlantic girl baseball championships. The squad had been perfect in the round-robin, and the only loss…
Province supports Halifax Rapid Housing Project
From a release HALIFAX: A new supportive housing development for people experiencing chronic homelessness will soon be available in Halifax with funding from the provincial and federal governments. Ozanam Place,…
Songs & celebration of Gordon Lightfoot coming to Middle Musquodoboit
MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT: Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot lands in Middle Musquodoboit at the Bicentennial Theatre next month. The performance is scheduled for Friday, October 4 at 7:30pm.…
Law firm Burchell MacDougall to celebrate 80 years
ELMSDALE/TRURO: Burchell MacDougall LLP, one of the oldest and most established law firms in Nova Scotia, is pleased to mark their 80th anniversary in 2024. Founded in 1944 by R.…
Lovelace to prioritize light rail if elected Mayor
HRM; In a release, HRM Mayoral candidate Pam Lovelace said she will make light rail a priority. The message comes in an email sent out to media on Sept. 13,…
N.S. NDP support survivors of intimate partner violence
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia NDP leader Claudia Chender tabled legislation Sept. 12 to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. The bill would legislate the accepted recommendation of the…
N.S. Liberals say PC’s refuse to act on tenancies enforcement report
From a release HALIFAX: According to the N.S. Liberal Party, the Minister of Service Nova Scotia denied that a report from Davis Pierrecommended a residential tenancies enforcement unit in Nova…