N.S. contracts water bombers for wildfire season
DEBERT: Nova Scotia will be ready to respond this wildfire season, with four fixed-wing water bombers and a co-ordination plane to provide more protection for Nova Scotians. A contract for…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Feds, province, HRM supporting construction of safe, stable housing for children with Chisholm Services for Children
LOWER SACKVILLE: Eight children who would be under the care of the province will get a chance at a brighter future with two new homes being built by Chisholm Services…
Druhan joins N.S. Liberal Party; aiming for leadership run in future
LUNENBURG: The newest Liberal MLA is already aiming to take a run at the leadership. Becky Druhan, who had been sitting as an Independent MLA for Lunenburg West through the…
Emergency preparedness award nominations now open, province says
HALIFAX: The Department of Emergency Management is launching its first awards program to recognize people who are significantly enhancing emergency preparedness, response and recovery across Nova Scotia. “Nova Scotians never…
N.S. NDP: Houston government must deliver fair deal for long-term care workers
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender with NSNDP Seniors and Long Term Care Critic Rod Wilson urged the Houston government to immediately return to the bargaining table, and support striking…
Most Canadians aren’t ready for a disaster — only 1-in-4 have an emergency kit: survey
Canadians prioritize pets, phones, and cash when evacuating disasters: First Onsite survey MISSISSAUGA, ONT.: As wildfires, floods, and extreme storms intensify across Canada, a new survey from First Onsite Property…
RCMP, CBSA dismantle crime group after nearly 250 kg of cocaine detected in shipping container in Halifax
HALIFAX: Federal law enforcement agencies have successfully disrupted an organized crime group importing 248.7 kilograms of cocaine into Canada from the Dominican Republic. The investigation was initiated on March 3,…
Housing Market Report: More inventory, more cautious buyers shaping spring housing market
ENFIELD: A surge in housing inventory and more cautious buyers are reshaping the spring real estate market across the Halifax Regional Municipality and East Hants, according to local realtor Don…
Gypsum mine in Carroll’s Corner receives industrial approval from province
CARROLL’S CORNER: The Antrim Gypsum Project, a low-carbon gypsum mine planned for Carroll’s Corner, Halifax County, has received its industrial approval. The approval allows mine owner CertainTeed Canada Inc. to…
Overpass project in Enfield pegged for 2027 completion, “triangle” to be removed
ENFIELD: A new overpass at Horne Settlement Road is moving ahead after Dexter Construction was awarded a $15.7 million contract, but there appears to be a discrepancy between provincial timelines…