Column: Nova Scotia – so many reasons for optimism
The following was submitted to N.S. media by Premier Tim Houston’s office: Even though the world is uncertain, there are so many reasons to be optimistic in Nova Scotia. This…
Funding to help communities prepare for emergencies
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is providing more than $800,000 to regional emergency management organizations to help communities better prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Funding for 12 organizations across…
Multiple copper thefts result in damage to infrastructure around Nova Scotia
NOVA SCOTIA: Several RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia are investigating recent reports of copper wire theft and the resulting damage to infrastructure associated with these property crimes. In Colchester County,…
Community support needed to help Rip Stevens; family launches fundraiser for life-changing therapy
EAST HANTS: The community is being asked to come together to help three-year-old Rip Stevens, a little boy from Nova Scotia whose determination has inspired everyone around him. When Rip…
Federal government announces new funding, stronger protections for human trafficking survivors
SUDBURY, Ont.: The federal government has announced more than $3.35 million in funding for nine organizations across Canada that support victims and survivors of human trafficking, while highlighting new Criminal…
Three Fall River golfers earn Team N.S. berths, set for Canadian Jr. Boys championship
FALL RIVER: Three talented young golfers from the Fall River area are heading to the national stage after sweeping the top three spots at the Nova Scotia Junior Boys Provincial…
Halifax Regional Food Hub set to officially launch operations in Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH: The Halifax Regional Food Hub (the Hub) is slated to officially launch its operations on Monday, July 27. This will mark the opening of a new piece of shared…
Livingstone earns spot on Basketball Nova Scotia U15 team for nationals
NINE MILE RIVER: Blair Livingstone has earned a place on the Basketball Nova Scotia U15 girls provincial team and will represent the province at the Canada Basketball National Championships next…
Column: What the submarine defence contract means for Nova Scotia
The following was submitted to N.S. media by Premier Tim Houston’s office: For a long time, Nova Scotia was told to manage decline and rely on importing what we needed…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fans flock to see Cheverie with PWHL’S Walter Cup
NEW GLASGOW: The pride and joy of New Glasgow brought the PWHL’s Walter Cup championship trophy to her Pictou County hometown on July 17. Kori Cheverie, the head coach of…