N.S. boys ready to compete at Jr Golf Nationals in Alberta
WINDSOR JUNCTION:Three golfers and a coach have headed west to compete at the Junior Boys Golf Nationals. Two of the players representing Nova Scotia and their coach are form the…
Premier Houston appoints new Communications Director
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston announced that Stephen Moore has been appointed Communications Director for the Premier’s Office. The announcement was made on Aug. 9. “Stephen has proven experience in communications,…
N.S. NDP: Service industry workers deserve to keep tips
HALIFAX: It’s the middle of patio season and Nova Scotians and tourists are filling restaurants across the province. Summer is a busy time for service industry workers who rely on…
Ingram Drive development gets green light from province
FALL RIVER: The province wanted to see the proposed Ingram Drive development (Opportunity Site C) move forward and that’s why they approved it’s development agreement. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister…
N.S. announces new training requirements aimed at improving safety at bars
HALIFAX: All bar staff serving people at the province’s 2,400 licensed bars and restaurants, as well as some festivals, will soon require training in how to serve alcohol safely, the…
Community concerns leads to Carr Farm development changes, now to have on-site septic
FALL RIVER: The Carr Farm project is getting a redesign—thanks in large part to community concerns that the developer has heard. At a press conference on Tuesday Aug. 6, Municipal…
Premier asked about pause on immigration nominee program
BEAVER BANK: The temporary hold on applications from workers seeking immigration for working in the food and accommodation sector is impacting several local food industry-related businesses. Premier Tim Houston was…
HRM launches anti-black racism grants program
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality has established a new Anti-Black Racism (ABR) Grants program to increase the African descent community’s capacity to address anti-Black racism through grassroots projects and initiatives.…
N.S., PEI sending fire crews to assist in Jasper, Alta.
ENFIELD: Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are sending a joint fire crew to help with out-of-control wildfires in Jasper, Alberta. “Our friends in Alberta are fighting fast-moving, out-of-control wildfires,…
Province issues request for proposals for tourism marketing services
HALIFAX: The province is looking for professional tourism marketing services to support activities promoting Nova Scotia as a vacation destination. A request for proposals for a tourism marketing agency of…