Premier travels to Calgary to promote energy opportunities
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will be in Calgary from April 7 to April 10, for meetings with major energy companies as well as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and…
CFIB releases statement on Nova Scotia minimum wage increase
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotia’s minimum wage rises to $16.75 per hour today, small business owners unfortunately know a second increase to $17.00 is coming on October 1, 2026. “CFIB continues…
OP-ED: When voices are missing, so is good policy
The following is an opinion piece from the Hon. Dr. Kevin Murphy, ECNS, who served as theformer MLA for Eastern Shore and first person with a disability to be elected…
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…