N.S. announces youth mental health locations
STELLARTON: Young Nova Scotians and their families will soon have easier access to mental health and addictions services and related supports in their communities. Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and…
Groups receive grants supporting equity, anti-racism initiatives
HALIFAX: New community-driven projects that address systemic hate, inequity and racism in the province are receiving support from the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (OEA). Grants to 12 organizations will…
N.S. teachers vote 98 per cent for strike mandate
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s teachers and educational specialists have sent a resounding wake-up call to government that it can no longer continue to ignore the many crises boiling over inside our…
No injuries after cube truck strikes canopy at apartment building
LANTZ: A driver’s misjudgement of clearance space caused a cube truck to hit a canopy at an apartment building on Saturday. Lantz Fire Chief Kory Orchard said firefighters from Lantz…
HRM to hold Accessibility Strategy community engagement sessions
From a release HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting residents to share their feedback on accessibility throughout the Halifax region at a series of in-person and virtual community…
Pro women’s soccer team to hit the pitch in Halifax in 2025
HALIFAX: Young women’s soccer players in the Halifax and Nova Scotia region who aspire to play pro women’s soccer now have an option close to home. The Atlantic Women’s Football…
Spring legislative session saw building up Nova Scotians as focus
From a release: HALIFAX: A $16.5-billion budget that includes a new lunch program for public school students, support for people living with diabetes, income-tax relief and more resources for housing…
Improvements to secondary, backyard suite incentive program announced by N.S.
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now access more money to build a secondary or backyard suite and a wider range of family members are now eligible to live…
Province announces rebates for larger zero-emission vehicles
HALIFAX: New rebates for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, including commercial and industrial vans and trucks, are now available. “Transportation is Nova Scotia’s second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions,” said…
Hines savouring moment to play before home fans at U18 Atlantics
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: Ethan Hines knows what its like to lace up the skates and hit the ice at the Keith Miller Arena in the East Hants Sportsplex. The Dutch Settlement…