Premier McNeil announces two new staff appointments
EAST HANTS: A former East Hants resident is one of two new appointments announced by Premier Stephen McNeil on Oct. 21. Premier McNeil announced the appointments of David Jackson as…
Premier delivers apology, sets course for fundamental change in public safety
HALIFAX: Every Nova Scotian should feel safe, protected and well served by our public institutions, but many do not. The Black Lives Matter movement in Nova Scotia and around the…
Premier McNeil issues statement on Southwest N.S. fishery
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil. “The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Peace and Friendship Treaties provide the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq the right…
N.S. to receive $289 million as part of federal-provincial Safe Restart agreement
FALL RIVER: Nova Scotia will receive about $289 million through the federal-provincial-territorial $19 billion Safe Restart Agreement. The funding will be used to protect Nova Scotians from COVID-19 while safely…
Premier McNeil encourages NSians to fact check what they read online
MOUNT UNIACKE: Nova Scotians should fact check any information they’re seeing posted online whether it’s regarding COVID19 or any other newsworthy item, the Premier said. Stephen McNeil was answering a…
Communities in East Hants, Musquodoboit Valley among projects named for Phase 2 high-speed internet
MAIN PHOTO: Premier Stephen McNeil announced the communities that would be part of Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative. Thirty-six communities in East Hants and the Musquodoboit Valley…
Enhanced testing strategy for post-secondary students entering N.S., border requirements enhanced
FALL RIVER: The provincial government announced Aug. 20 that post-secondary students entering the province from outside Atlantic Canada will require testing for COVID-19 along with 14 days of self-isolation. Premier…
Province ensures equal pay for all public sector LPNs
EAST HANTS: Government will fund public sector employers in health authorities, long-term care, disability support programs and home care to pay all their licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at the same…
Province assisting with funding of new Ronald McDonald house
HALIFAX: Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for children being treated at the IWK Health Centre and their families, would be able to serve even more families in…
Premier McNeil announces he’s stepping down as N.S. Liberal Leader
HALIFAX: Premier Stephen McNeil issued this statement upon the announcement that he would be stepping down as leader of the N.S. Liberal Party. “Yesterday, I celebrated my 17th year in…