HST lowered by province, income thresholds raised for Nova Scotians
From a release HALIFAX: Beginning April 1, residents across Nova Scotia will pay less for goods and services, the province announced as they cut its portion of the harmonized sales…
N.S. minimum wage increases 50 cents as of April 1
From a release HALIFAX: Starting Tuesday, April 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase from $15.20 per hour to $15.70. The increase will be one of two this year, with…
Multi-Year funding to support gender-based violence victims, survivors
HALIFAX: New, multi-year funding will help more victims and survivors of gender-based violence access housing, financial and other supports to heal and rebuild their lives. “Gender-based violence has a devastating…
Hartnell, Harnum named top female league award winners
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Two women’s hockey players from the local area who play with the Lindsay Surge have come away with regular season hardware. The Maritime Major Female Hockey League…
Group considering appeal of court decision to dismiss challenge of Ingram Drive development
FALL RIVER: A community group from Fall River who sought a judicial review of the Ingram Drive development is considering an appeal of the recent decision by a judge to…
Five areas proposed for offshore wind farms unveiled
HALIFAX: Identifying suitable areas for offshore wind farms is the next step to safely develop this new clean-energy industry that will create jobs and provide long-term energy security for Nova…
From the Cruiser – March 11, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP officers responded to 95 calls for service this past week. The following info is some of the highlighted calls as provided by…
Province to recoup hundreds of millions from tobacco settlement
NOVA SCOTIA: The province will recoup approximately $809 million from tobacco companies for the impact of smoking on the healthcare system. All provinces and territories joined together to sue for…
NSGEU Civil Service Members reject employer’s offer
DARTMOUTH: NSGEU members of the civil service bargaining unit, voted overwhelmingly to reject the government’s latest offer. The bargaining committee had recommended that members reject the offer and of those…
Community-led clean energy projects get funding boost from N.S.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia communities are making the province a clean energy powerhouse with help from the Low Carbon Communities program. The program is supporting 27 clean energy, low-carbon projects in…