RCMP say Nova Scotians lost $3.6m last year in scams
DARTMOUTH: Residents in N.S. lost a record $3.6 million to scammers, up near $1.1 m from 2021, Noav Scotia RCMP say. “Fraudsters continue to steal heard-earned money from people in…
NDP to introduce wintertime eviction ban legislation
From an NS NDP release HALIFAX – Families continue to struggle with the cost of housing and the number of Nova Scotians who find themselves unhoused continues to grow. That’s…
New social work cohort for Black/African Nova Scotian Students
FALL RIVER: N.S. is investing in training to help address under-representation of Black/African Nova Scotians in the social work field and ease pressures on the healthcare and social service systems.…
N.S. releases highway plan with $450 million investment planned
HALIFAX: The province is investing in provincial highways, bridges and ferry infrastructure to make them safer for Nova Scotians. The Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan released today, January 6, will see…
Fall Legislative session modernizes government, protects NSians, says Premier Houston
From a release HALIFAX: Modernizing government and protecting Nova Scotians from large power rate increases were the focus of the fall legislative session, which ended November 9. The government introduced…
Additional funding support for residents impacted by Hurricane Fiona announced by N.S.
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who have been severely impacted by hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the province. Premier Tim Houston announced Sept. 26 a variety of…
N.S. camp for children with chronic illness receives funding support from HelloFresh Canada
AYLESFORD: HelloFresh Canada is supporting Brigadoon Village, a non-profit pediatric medical camp facility in Nova Scotia. The charity is one of this year’s recipients of the Fresh Food Explorers Program,…
N.S. announces changes to down payment assistance program
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making changes to the Down Payment Assistance Program so that more Nova Scotians have an opportunity to buy their first home. The program…
Report: Global shift to net zero both a threat and opportunity to Nova Scotia
From a release OTTAWA: A new research report from the Canadian Climate Institute shows that with the global economy transforming rapidly in response to climate change, green shoots of low-carbon…
Spring legislative session comes to a close; advances solutions for Nova Scotians, says Premier Houston
HALIFAX: The government passed a budget that makes historic investments in healthcare and passed legislation to support Nova Scotians and help them start families, dismantle racism and hate and enshrine…