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…
RONA Elmsdale among three in HRM-area acquired by Adam Barrett group of companies
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale RONA store is one of three that has been purchased by a Halifax-based investment company owned and operated by Adam Barrett. In a release, Barrett and his…
Police issue Fraud Prevention Month tips
HALIFAX: March is Fraud Prevention Month and the Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about the top ten scams in Nova Scotia, based on dollar losses. Every year, thousands…
N.S. launches Community Solar Program
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s new Community Solar Program will help community groups and businesses set up solar gardens and sell their renewable electricity to subscribers who can’t install their own solar…
N.S. Liberals: Spring budget boosted by Liberal ideas
From a release: HALIFAX: Several Liberal policies have been adopted by the province with Budget 2024-25, the N.S. Liberal party said in a release on Feb. 29. However, Opposition Leader…
EAC: N.S. government’s coastal plan “failure of leadership”
From a release HALIFAX: The Ecology Action Centre is calling the province’s coastal plan a “failure of leadership.” In a release, the EAC explained why they are deeming the government’s…
Province announces plan for climate-resilient coastal communities, homes
From a release HALIFAX: Climate change is causing rising sea levels and stronger storms which can lead to more storm surge flooding and erosion, which put people and properties at…