Column: Statement on Intimate Partner Violence
The following is a joint statement from Becky Druhan, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and Leah Martin, Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Today…
Province increasing income assistance; to be indexed to inflation
HALIFAX: Beginning this year, the government will increase income assistance payments annually based on a cost-of-living index. More than 37,000 Nova Scotians receiving income assistance will see their payments increase…
N.S. opening new centre to support more international medical graduates
From a press release: HALIFAX: The province is opening an international medical graduate assessment centre in Halifax to help more internationally trained physicians become licensed to practise in the province.…
Review of Le Grand Vide filmed in Quebec, N.B., N.S.
CHETICAMP: The following is a review submitted to The Laker News about the film Le Grand Vide. The film was filmed throughout Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, including in…
Elmsdale fire upgrades wild land firefighting gear
ELMSDALE: The community continues to support a local fire department, and in return its allowed them to upgrade their equipment. Recently, Elmsdale Volunteer Fire Department was able to purchase 24…
N.S. Launches Canadian Adult Education Credential
HALIFAX: The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) has replaced the outdated General Education Development (GED) certificate as the high-quality credential for adult learners. The CAEC assessment tool was developed using…
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…