COLUMN: Federal Carbon tax unacceptable: Premier Houston
The following is a column sent out by Premier Tim Houston to media. On July 1, Nova Scotians will wake up to increases in the cost of gasoline, diesel and…
New signs a reminder for drivers to slow down, move over for emergency vehicles
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: N.S. is reminding drivers of the importance of taking extra precautions when they see emergency vehicles working on provincial highways. Eight new signs are being installed at…
N.S. lifts woods restrictions, province-wide burn ban
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s burn ban and the remaining restrictions on travel and activities in the woods were lifted as of 3 p.m. on June 13. “Now that all wildfires in…
N.S. RCMP welcomes 11 new officers to force
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP has welcomed 11 experienced police officers to the force. At a ceremony Friday, June 2, nine of the experienced police officers were sworn in, in…
Nova Scotians may be impacted by MOVEit privacy breach
HALIFAX: Some Nova Scotians’ personal information has been breached as part of a global security issue with a file transfer service called MOVEit, the province said on June 4. Staff…
COLUMN: Improving Access to Primary Care
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston to media. Nova Scotians deserve access to healthcare when and where they need it. Whether you’re attached to a…
COLUMN: New Legislation to help fix healthcare
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston to media. Nova Scotians want and deserve to get the care they need, faster. We need to use every…
Amendments introduced to extend rent cap until 2025
HALIFAX: Amendments to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act introduced today, March 22, extend the cap and respond to concerns from tenants and landlords. The temporary rental increase cap…
Province introduces legislation to improve patient access to care
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will be able to get healthcare faster with new legislation introduced on March 21. The Patient Access to Care Act includes new measures to reduce administrative burdens…
Family Feud Canada seeking N.S. families to be contestants
HALIFAX: Are you a family of five that has personality, energy, enthusiasm, a competitive spirit? Then Family Feud Canada wants you to apply for their Nova Scotia tapings, expected to…