First residents move in at new affordable housing location
DARTMOUTH: The first residents of 32 new affordable homes for women and their children in Dartmouth have moved in, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Residents of these…
Dal Legal Aid: Legislative amendments will increase evictions and homelessness
From a press release HALIFAX: The Progressive Conservative government introduced amendments to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act and the Residential Tenancies Act that prioritize the interests of landlords…
N.S. introduces acts to support regulated health professionals
HALIFAX: The Minister of Health and Wellness said that legislation introduced September 5, will help ensure consistency in the oversight of regulated health professions in Nova Scotia. It establishes the…
N.S. implements changes to rent cap, Residential Tenancies Act
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making changes to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act and the Residential Tenancies Act to help tenants and landlords address the challenges in today’s housing…
Health care unions, province reach tentative agreement
HALIFAX: The province’s two health authorities – Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health – and the Council of Health Care Unions reached a tentative two-year agreement early August 30. The…
COLUMN: Our healthcare commitment
The following is the column submitted by Premier Tim Houston’s office It’s been three years since our government was elected on a promise to fix healthcare. That is a commitment…
N.S. NDP issue statement on provincial changes to rent supplement program
From a press release HALIFAX: NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement today in response to the Houston government’s decision to expand the rent supplement program: “We are relieved…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Air Show Atlantic hits the skies this weekend
GREENWOOD: It’s Air Show Atlantic weekend at 14-Wing Greenwood. The Laker News was invited down to check out the sights and sounds of the airshow at the military base in…
Swiss airliner landing in Halifax in Summer 2025
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: Switzerland’s stunning landscapes, charming cities and cultural richness will be closer than ever next summer with the arrival of Edelweiss’ new non-stop Halifax – Zurich route. A…
Province announces funding for industries to move towards cleaner fuels
From a release HALIFAX: The province is now taking applications for the Clean Fuels Fund, which helps industries, businesses and communities switch to low-carbon and renewable fuels. “We’re moving toward…