Improvements to secondary, backyard suite incentive program announced by N.S.
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now access more money to build a secondary or backyard suite and a wider range of family members are now eligible to live…
N.S. submits Still Better Than A Carbon Tax Plan to federal government
From a release HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston has submitted a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the Government of Canada. In the submission, Premier Houston made it clear…
From the Cruiser – March 21
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, members of the East Hants RCMP responded to 91 calls for service. Here’s a look at a couple of the calls…
N.S. NDP: AG should investigate “YourHealthNS” procurement deal
From an N.S. NDP release: HALIFAX: The Premier’s “more, faster” approach to health care has led to a record 156,000 Nova Scotians on the family practice waitlist, long waits for…
PHOTOS: Rising Tide dancers wow crowd at St. Patrick’s Day celebration
WAVERLEY: It was an Irish good time on Sunday afternoon at the Waverley Legion. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Legion hosted a Saint Patrick’s Day Drop In that…
COLUMN: Building Nova Scotia, Faster
The following is the monthly column submitted to The Laker News and other media by Premier Tim Houston. Our government is building Nova Scotia, faster. Nova Scotia is a different…
What is community solar?
The Nova Scotia government has announced a community solar program. But how is it different from the solar panels you already see on homes? By Sean Kelly, Climate Story Network…
N.S. provides comprehensive policing review update
From a release HALIFAX: A comprehensive review of the policing structure in Nova Scotia continues to move forward. Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns announced the successful consultant, engagement…
Dutch Settlement resident part of inaugural emergency medical responders class
HALIFAX: A Dutch Settlement resident is part of the province’s inaugural class of emergency medical responders. The students began their studies earlier this month in Dartmouth. Lynda Ransome and her…
WCB N.S. charting new course with commitment to protect more
From a release NOVA SCOTIA: With new leadership, a new vision and improving and much more financial stability than ever before, WCB Nova Scotia is setting out to protect more…