Fundraising campaign begins for Hope for Wildlife’s black bear rehab
SEAFORTH: Hope for Wildlife has started its fundraising for its Black Bear rehab it will be constructing. In a post on their Facebook page, Hope for Wildlife said that the…
Province to explore solutions for Halifax Peninsula traffic congestion
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on the Halifax peninsula more efficient. A request…
Burton named Nova Scotia’s 2027 Canada Winter Games Chef de Mission
FALL RIVER: Cathy Burton has been announced as Nova Scotia’s Chef de Mission for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. Burton is a retired educator and school administrator with an extensive…
Alberta clipper set to hit N.S. on Monday with snow, gusty winds
FALL RIVER/ENFIELD: An Alberta clipper is forecasted to bring snow and gutsy winds to locations across all of Nova Scotia on Dec. 8. There is a potential for five to…
Donation of $2 million from Dr. Margaret Oulton will transform women+ health research at the IWK
HALIFAX: Dr. Margaret Oulton’s innovative research decades ago ensured the safe delivery of thousands of babies. Now, she’s expanding her impact even further with a $2 million gift that will…
Nova Scotia taking action on illegal cannabis sales
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is taking more aggressive steps to address the growing public health and safety risks posed by illegal cannabis. Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, directed…
Premier Houston to meet with Massachusetts Governor, attend Boston tree lighting
HALIFAX/BOSTON, MASS.: Premier Tim Houston will meet with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey December 3, to discuss trade and energy opportunities. They will be joined by Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and…
Immediate need for CVITP volunteers and host organizations
HALIFAX: This past year, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) has helped 39,9801,2,3,4 individuals in Nova Scotia receive $93,489,000 in tax refunds, credits and benefit payments. ] Still, many…
N.S. Health expanding AI-powered detection system after successful pilot
TRURO: Nova Scotia Health is moving forward with a phased provincial rollout of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection system following a successful pilot at Colchester East Hants Health Centre…
Phones for the holidays goes province-wide to connect Nova Scotians in crisis
Annual campaign calls on Nova Scotians to donate used smartphones for peopleexperiencing homelessness and housing instability HALIFAX: Phones for the Holidays, a community-led campaign that puts working smartphones into the…