More Nova Scotia seniors getting provincial tax refunds
HALIFAX: The province has mailed about 19,000 tax refunds to low-income seniors through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. That is over 2,000 more seniors than last year. The…
N.S. Social Workers advocating province to update guidelines, support 2SLGBTQIA+ students
HALIFAX: As students across Nova Scotia return to school, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth face yet another academic year without updated Guidelines for Supporting Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students. These guidelines, now over…
Woods restrictions lifted in HRM, six other counties; remain in place in East Hants, other areas across Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS/BEAVER BANK: Restrictions on travel and activities in the woods have been lifted for those in the Halifax Regional Municipality and six other counties in Nova Scotia. The restrictions…
N.S. expanding Before, After School child care program across province
HALIFAX : Nova Scotia is working with schools and child-care partners to add the Nova Scotia Before and After Program in 21 schools across the province. The program is also…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Aerotech Connector nearing its opening date; ribbon cutting held
WELLINGTON: The $70 million Aerotech Connector is just days away from officially opening to the public for use, the Minister of Public Works told a crowd gathered at its ribbon…
MP Blois, Saskatchewn Premier Moe make friendly softball wager
SASKATCHEWAN: The MP for Kings-Hants and Parliament Secretary to the Prime Minister and Premier of Saskatchewan made a friendly wager on Thursday. With both provinces teams set to play each…
Three local girls help N.S. earn U13 bronze at Lacrosse nationals
FALL RIVER: Three Fall River-area girls are brimming with smiles after winning bronze with Nova Scotia last week at the Box Lacrosse Nationals. The tournament was held in the Halifax…
Warford, Team N.S. girls baseball teammates set to make HERstory at Canada Games
FALL RIVER: Olivia Warford is set to add a milestone moment to her resume. Warford, a Fall River resident, along with her Team Nova Scotia U16 girls baseball team will…
New workplace harassment regulations begin Sept. 1
HALIFAX: All workplaces in Nova Scotia will soon have a policy to prevent and respond to physical and psychological harassment. The new Harassment in the Workplace Regulations underthe Stronger Workplaces…
N.S. supporting growing municipalities
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia continues to support growing municipalities through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program (GRID). Applications opened today, August 12. The program helps fund projects such as…