N.S. RCMP lay 222 impaired-related charges over three month span
BEAVER BANK/LOWER SACKVILLE: The RCMP across Nova Scotia laid 222 impaired-related charges during a span from April to June 2024, the force said in a release on Sept. 25. Nova…
Province encourages residents to be ready for hurricanes, extreme weather
NOVA SCOTIA: It’s still hurricane season in the Atlantic region and Nova Scotians are reminded to be prepared for storms and extreme weather events before they happen. John Lohr, Minister…
N.S. proposes additional support for wine industry
From a release: HALIFAX: The province has proposed new support for Nova Scotia’s wine industry, which will increase funding available to wineries. The new program includes direct funding for farm…
COLUMN: Housing plan shows progress, helps with cost of living
The following is a column from Premier Tim Houston: One way to tackle the cost of living is to make owning a home and renting more affordable. That’s why our…
N.S. NDP say government fails to address housing crisis during fall sitting
From an NDP release sent to media HALIFAX: The fall sitting of the legislature ended Sept. 20 with little to help everyday Nova Scotians afford their homes. Despite the growing…
N.S. Liberals table bill to end Carbon Tax in province
From a press release HALIFAX: The N.S. Liberal Party is working to remove the carbon tax backstop and bring in an Atlantic cap and trade model, the party said in…
Four local players help N.S. capture U14 girls Atlantic silver medal
FALL RIVER: Team Nova Scotia returned home with a silver medal from the Under-14 Atlantic girl baseball championships. The squad had been perfect in the round-robin, and the only loss…
Law firm Burchell MacDougall to celebrate 80 years
ELMSDALE/TRURO: Burchell MacDougall LLP, one of the oldest and most established law firms in Nova Scotia, is pleased to mark their 80th anniversary in 2024. Founded in 1944 by R.…
Legislation aimed at public safety, renewable energy advances N.S. opportunities: Rushton
HALIFAX: Amendments to several pieces of legislation introduced September 10, will advance Nova Scotia opportunities through public safety measures, promoting the renewable energy industry and strengthening regulations for important industries…
N.S. Liberals: Seniors Care Grant should be doubled
From a press release: HALIFAX: To help older Nova Scotians dealing with the affordability crisis, Liberal Leader Zach Churchill will table a bill Sept. 10 to double the Seniors Care…