N.S. AG requests proposed changes to be withdrawn; Minister responds
HALIFAX: The following are the speaking notes from Auditor General Kim Adair at a news conference on Thursday morning Feb. 20. “Good morning and thank you for coming on such…
N.S. BUDGET: $500m in tax cuts, bridge tolls removed as of April 1 among highlights in provincial budget
From a release HALIFAX: More than $500m in tax cuts and the removal of the bridge tolls for the MacDonald and MacKay bridges as of April 1 are among the…
NDP says united, Team N.S. approach needed during Spring sitting
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender: “As the spring sitting of the legislature begins, New Democrats know that we need to be united, not divided.…
N.S. plans largest-ever new public housing investment
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is building more public housing to provide safe, affordable homes for about 600 more Nova Scotians. Growth and Development Minister Colton LeBlanc announced today, February 13, that…
Workplace fatalities: Strong safety measures are crucial to protecting lives, WCB says
From a release HALIFAX: Twenty Nova Scotians died at work or because of their work in 2024 – an increase from 18 fatalities the year prior, the Workers Compensation Board…
HSIA’s passenger volume soars in 2024
HALIFAX STANFIELD: The passenger numbers at Halifax Stanfield Airport have yet again proven why it’s a vital role as Atlantic Canada’s gateway to the world. The airport’s bustling corridors and…
Premier Houston’s statement on U.S. Tariff delay
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. “For now, we can all take a breath. “We are relieved there will be a pause on tariffs imposed on…
Veterans wellness centre officially opens to much excitement
ELMSDALE: A first-of-its-kind wellness centre in Nova Scotia aimed at helping Veterans, including first responders, opened its doors to much fanfare on Monday morning in Elmsdale. The Veteran Farmer, a…
Truro area man charged with multiple offences by provincial Human Trafficking Unit
TRURO: A 52-year-old man from Truro has been charged with multiple human trafficking related fofences after an investigation by the RCMP’s N.S, Human Trafficking Unit. As part of an ongoing…
QEII Foundation gets funding boost to support internationally educated healthcare providers and their families
HALIFAX: Scotiabank’s ScotiaRISE initiative has made a transformative $500,000 gift to the QEII Foundation in support of the Nova Scotia International Community of Health Care Workers Engagement (NICHE) program, led…