N.S. residents invited to name four new helicopters
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians have a chance to name the Province’s four new helicopters. “Nova Scotians are proud of the work we do with our helicopters to fight wildfires and support…
Province releases second annual Human Rights remedy progress report
HALIFAX: More Nova Scotians with disabilities are living in community, receiving individualized planning support and funding, and engaging in building the future of disability support after two years of progress…
Province strikes engagement table to address Gender-Based violence
HALIFAX: The government is taking further action to prevent gender-based violence across Nova Scotia and better support those affected with the establishment of an engagement table led by Attorney General…
Province teams up with Horticulture N.S. to extend growing season
HALIFAX: Fruit and vegetable growers are being supported to increase the availability of local produce. The province and Horticulture Nova Scotia are once again offering the Season Extension Enhancement Program…
Road Builders donate more than $130k to Colchester East Hants Mental Health branch
HALIFAX: TRURO/EAST HANTS: Road builders in Nova Scotia showed their true generosity towards the Canadian Mental Health Association Colchester East Hants branch recently, donating almost $140k to the non-profit organization.…
COLUMN: Putting wind to work: Nova Scotia’s plan for energy security and growth
The following is an OP-ED from Premier Tim Houston. It was sent out by the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. BY Premier Tim Houston Nova Scotia is blessed to…
N.S. NDP asks province to ensure rental supplement program working properly
Story by Journalism Intern Paige Dillman HALIFAX: The N.S. NDP is looking for answers after a recent Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) request showed the Houston government…
More interprovincial trade barriers removed by province
HALIFAX: The government is continuing to show leadership by removing more interprovincial trade barriers to grow Nova Scotia’s economy and build a stronger Canada, the premier said on May 30.…
N.S. Health enhancing primary care access to psychiatry
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program (MHAP) is improving access to psychiatric consultations and assessments for patients referred by their primary care providers. The program is optimizing…
Fall River players excited to be named to U-13, U-15 Lacrosse N.S. teams for nationals
Story by NSCC Journalism student Paige Dillman, who is interning with The Laker News WINDSOR JUNCTION: Four Lacrosse players from the Fall River area are excited to represent their province…