N.S. Liberals: Seniors Care Grant should be doubled
From a press release: HALIFAX: To help older Nova Scotians dealing with the affordability crisis, Liberal Leader Zach Churchill will table a bill Sept. 10 to double the Seniors Care…
Blois asking Nova Scotians, East Hants residents to “send the signal” over cell coverage
Province responds on twitter, saying they’re investing to improve cell coverage ELMSDALE: The MP for Kings-Hants is calling on residents to help him voice their concerns over the inadequate cell…
First residents move in at new affordable housing location
DARTMOUTH: The first residents of 32 new affordable homes for women and their children in Dartmouth have moved in, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Residents of these…
Dal Legal Aid: Legislative amendments will increase evictions and homelessness
From a press release HALIFAX: The Progressive Conservative government introduced amendments to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act and the Residential Tenancies Act that prioritize the interests of landlords…
Province introduces Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act
HALIFAX: The government is strengthening workplaces in Nova Scotia with transformative changes that will help support the health and well-being of workers and offer job security when they are sick,…
N.S. Liberals: Job protected leave becomes reality in province
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Liberals tabled a bill in 2023 that would bring job-protected leave to our province, ensuring Nova Scotians facing serious illness such as cancer will no longer…
N.S. NDP call for school boards to be reinstated
HALIFAX: As a new school year gets underway in Nova Scotia, the NSNDP will introduce legislation today to reinstate school boards in the province. “When the Liberals eliminated school boards…
Quick response by firefighters keeps residence safe from garage fire
MILFORD: Seven fire departments responded to a structure fire in Milford late on Tuesday afternoon Sept. 3. Milford Fire Deputy Chief Ken Moxsom said that crews were paged out at…
N.S. implements changes to rent cap, Residential Tenancies Act
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making changes to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act and the Residential Tenancies Act to help tenants and landlords address the challenges in today’s housing…
Atlantic Mining making rapid progress on Touquoy reclamation
From a press release MOOSE RIVER: Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia Inc. (Atlantic Mining), a subsidiary of St Barbara Limited, is making rapid progress with reclamation activities at the now-closed Touquoy…