From the Cruiser – Nov. 21, 2023
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, members East Hants RCMP responded to 122 calls for service. The following is a look at a couple of the calls…
N.S. to invest in building four new student housing projects
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Minister for Advanced Education said with more student housing options available to them, community college students will be able to study and build a life in communities…
CCC: Plastics court ruling a win for consumers, environment
OTTAWA, ONT.: Last week a federal court ruled that Ottawa overstepped in designating all “manufactured plastic items” as toxic under CEPA, which puts Ottawa’s single-use plastics ban in question. David…
Minister names new HRM Housing Task Force chairperson
From a release HRM: Vicki Elliott-Lopez has been named the new Chair of the Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Ms. Elliott-Lopez, Senior Executive Director of…
PHOTOS: Bake and Tea sale fun for all at St. Thomas Anglican Church
FALL RIVER: There was something for everyone at the annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale on the weekend. The St. Thomas Anglican Church in Fall River hosted their tea and…
CFIB: Fall sitting leaves N.S. small businesses in rearview mirror
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The 2023 fall sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature has resulted in very little for small businesses in Nova Scotia, the CFIB said in a release. Eight out…
COLUMN: MPs News and Views with Darrell Samson
This column is brought to you by: The following is the monthly column submitted by Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson: CHANGES TO THE CARBON PRICE IN ATLANTIC CANADA More heat pumps…
N.S. supporting entrepreneurs through startup hub Volta
From a release HALIFAX: The province is supporting Nova Scotia entrepreneurs through new funding for startup hub Volta. Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development, announced an investment of nearly $3.8…
Paramedics contract ratified, province announces
HALIFAX: A three-year agreement was ratified by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 727 on November 17. The agreement covers the areas of compensation, health benefits…
Bulldogs use three-goal third to skate to win over Jr B Pens
ANTIGONISH: The Antigonish Jr B Bulldogs used a three-goal third period to their advantage on Friday night, skating to a NSJHL win over the East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins. The…