New legislation strengthens fire protection across Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia has introduced the Support for Fire Protection Services Act on February 23, to strengthen fire services across the province. Under the new act, the Minister of…
Amendments strengthen support, safety for children, families
HALIFAX: Amendments to several acts introduced February 25, will further protect the privacy rights, safety and well-being of children, youth and families in Nova Scotia, according to the Minister of…
Frontline to pay for Premier’s fiscal mismanagement, NSGEU says
HALIFAX: Core public services that people rely on are being threatened as part of Premier Tim Houston’s short-sighted, slash and burn budget that was released on Monday, February 23. “For…
Province introduces legislation to power the economy
HALIFAX: New legislation will help Nova Scotians benefit from the jobs and investments that come with clean energy and natural resource development. Premier Tim Houston introduced the Powering the Economy…
NSCSW responds to provincial budget; urgent need to scale up Office for Children & Youth
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is pleased to see the funding announcement for a new provincial child and youth advocate. However, they’re calling for urgent action…
N.S. releases historic $3.5 billion capital plan for 2026-27
HALIFAX: Communities across the province will benefit from the historic $3.5-billion Capital Plan 2026-27, which funds important projects such as new and improved hospitals, public housing, schools, highways and more.…
Budget 2026-27: Central Nova Scotia investments
HALIFAX: In this year’s budget, Nova Scotia is forging a path toward powering its future, building stronger, healthier communities and ensuring the Province’s fiscal sustainability. Finance and Treasury Board Minister…
Communities, Culture, Tourism, Heritage issues statement on museums, VIC closures
HALIFAX: The provincial Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage issued a statement on the closure of museums and visitor information centres across the province. The spokesperson said that museums…
NSGEU: Premier Houston cutting good paying jobs, closing museums, visitor information centres, ahead of budget
DARTMOUTH: Closures of museums and Visitor Information Centres, including the one at Halifax Stanfield Airport, come as the result impact of layoffs announced Feb. 19 by Premier Tim Houston, the…
N.S. Liberals outline economic priorities, introduce independent Budget Watchdog
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotians brace for what is expected to be another historic deficit from the Houstongovernment, Nova Scotia Liberals are outlining their priorities for the upcoming spring sitting ofthe…