Provincial heating rebate program set to open Oct. 1
HRM: Eligible Nova Scotians can receive a $600 rebate on their home heating bills by applying to the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP),opening October 1 for the 2024-25 season. “The…
COLUMN: Housing plan shows progress, helps with cost of living
The following is a column from Premier Tim Houston: One way to tackle the cost of living is to make owning a home and renting more affordable. That’s why our…
New ball field, football field gets supportive boost from FRABA
FALL RIVER: A community baseball and football field is getting some extra support from a local group. The new ball fields at Carmel Crescent and High Road, to be used…
N.S. Legal Aid opens office in Sipekne’katik First Nation
SIPEKNE’KATIK: Nova Scotia Legal Aid (NSLA) and Sipekne’katik First Nation are proud to announce the opening of a new legal aid office in Sipekne’katik First Nation. This collaboration marks a…
Province announces investment into community housing repairs
HALIFAX: Investments in community housing infrastructure and repair projects are helping people across the province stay in safe and affordable housing and will be doing so for years to come.…
Legislative session helped workers, promoted economic growth, province says
From a release HALIFAX: The government passed legislation that will help workers and create an environment for improved economic growth during the latest session of the House of Assembly, which…
N.S. NDP say government fails to address housing crisis during fall sitting
From an NDP release sent to media HALIFAX: The fall sitting of the legislature ended Sept. 20 with little to help everyday Nova Scotians afford their homes. Despite the growing…
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…