N.S. minimum wage rises to $16.75
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increased to $16.75 per hour on April 1. A second increase will bring the minimum wage to $17 per hour on October 1, 2026. The…
N.S. NDP: Nova Scotians losing trust in Houston government spending choices
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on health care spending. “Nova Scotians are losing trust because this government refuses…
N.S. announces funding for food relief programs
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Feeding Communities Fund is providing $5.3 million – more than the $4 million forecast in December – to community organizations across the province to support local food…
From the Firehouse – Feb/March 2026 calls
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at some of the calls in February and March 2026 for local volunteer fire departments. The following calls are the ones…
Streamlined approval process positions Nova Scotia as energy leader
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and the federal government have agreed to streamline the process when both federal and provincial environmental approvals are needed for major infrastructure and resource projects. Premier Tim…
CFIB: Small business confidence loses momentum amid rising energy costs
HALIFAX: The long-term small business confidence index lost 9.5 points, dropping to 55.8 points in March, finds the March Business Barometer® by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “Just…
Column: N.S. Budget invests in healthcare, housing, and education
The following is the monthly column submitted to media by Premier Tim Houston’s office. Nova Scotians don’t need to be told the world is uncertain. They can see it in…
Statement from Premier Houston, Halifax Mayor Fillmore on federal defence investments
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement on defence investments March 26. “When Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his…
PHOTOS: PM Carney tours IMP Aerospace during Nova Scotia visit; announces major defence investments in Atlantic Canada
ENFIELD: The Prime Minister paid a visit to one of the worlds leading Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul service location. Mark Carney, who was joined by Kings Hants MP Kody Blois,…
PC’s vote down Liberal bill to limit N.S. Power’s profits
A release from the N.S. Liberals HALIFAX: On Wednesday, N.S. Liberals forced a recorded vote on Opposition Bill 211, legislation aimed at limiting Nova Scotia Power’s return on equity to…