N.S. launches Community Solar Program
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s new Community Solar Program will help community groups and businesses set up solar gardens and sell their renewable electricity to subscribers who can’t install their own solar…
N.S. Budget: Building Nova Scotia, Faster sees supports for Central Nova Scotia
From a press release: EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Income tax fairness, a universal lunch program for children in public schools, more resources for healthcare and more support for Nova Scotians to…
N.S. Liberals: Spring budget boosted by Liberal ideas
From a release: HALIFAX: Several Liberal policies have been adopted by the province with Budget 2024-25, the N.S. Liberal party said in a release on Feb. 29. However, Opposition Leader…
NSFM: “Disappointment” over provinces shift with regards to Coastal Plan
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) is expressing “disappointment” over the provincial government’s announcement to move away from what they called a comprehensive and uniform provincial strategy. NSFM…
Province announces plan for climate-resilient coastal communities, homes
From a release HALIFAX: Climate change is causing rising sea levels and stronger storms which can lead to more storm surge flooding and erosion, which put people and properties at…
Affordability to be focus for N.S. Liberals during Spring Legislature session
From a release HALIFAX: In advance of the 2024 spring legislative session, the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus presented its plan to make life more affordable in Nova Scotia. “Nova Scotia…
N.S. walk-in clinic wait times remains above nat’l average: data
From a release VANCOUVER, B.C.: Patients in Nova Scotia had to wait on average 72 minutes to see a doctor at a walk-in clinic last year, which is 11 minutes…
Release: Will your love last for years to come? Because saving for a home will
Couples need up to 27 years to save enough money to buy a home in Canada’s largest cities. But, for single buyers, a lifetime might not be enough CANADA: Buying…
N.S. makes “significant investment” in communities across province
From a release HALIFAX: The province is investing significant money into communities across the provicne, the Minister for Municipal Affairs and Housing announced on Feb. 23. John Lohr said in…
N.S. signs agreement to support tourism growth in province
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has signed a new agreement with the Government of Canada and the other Atlantic provinces to help grow tourism in the region. The Atlantic…