WCB N.S. charting new course with commitment to protect more
From a release NOVA SCOTIA: With new leadership, a new vision and improving and much more financial stability than ever before, WCB Nova Scotia is setting out to protect more…
CFIB: Atlantic small businesses owed stalled carbon tax rebate for one partial year by Ottawa
SMEs in Ontario and three western provinces owed over $2,600-$7,00 in rebates for the past five years. MONCTON, N.B.: With the recent confirmation from Ottawa that it owes Canada’s small…
N.S. wineries, grape growers reject government’s trade issue argument
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY: Nova Scotia wineries and grape growers say a $6-12 million handout to commercial wine bottlers will destroy the burgeoning local wine industry and could impact more than 1,100…
Free Tax-Help Clinics: Discover the wealth of benefits by doing your taxes
CVITP Release HALIFAX: As the cost of living continues to rise and the pressing challenges of affordability affects our communities, more than ever it is important that you are not…
N.S. Firefighters 5050 raffle helps Enfield Fire get new gear
ENFIELD: A local fire department is reaping the rewards of support for the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50-50 raffle. Enfield fire recently purchased 20 new sets of bunker gear to replace…
Jr. Pens look to sweep Lumberjacks in Lantz
LANTZ: The East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins will be looking to bring out the brooms on Friday night. The Penguins are a win away from sweeping the South Shore Lumberjacks…
Physician incentive program expanding, N.S. announces
From a release HALIFAX: The government is expanding its physician incentive programs to encourage more doctors to choose to practise in Nova Scotia, said the Minister of Health and Wellness…
East Hants Council briefs: Planning Advisory Committee
ELMSDALE: Three planning and development-related items came to council through the Planning and Advisory committee last month. Councillor Norval Mitchell, who is the chair of the Planning Advisory Committee, informed…
Province, HRM announce more housing for Bedford West
BEDFORD: More housing is coming to Bedford West as Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) work together to issue a development agreement for a project on Kearney Lake Road.…
Mental health services funding announced by N.S.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will now have better access to mental health, wellness and addictions support in their communities, the Minister for Addictions and Mental Health announced this week. The government…