Province reduces red tape, supports development during legislative session
HALIFAX: Making it easier to do business in Nova Scotia and standing up for the men and women in uniform were the focus of the fall session of the House…
Fall sitting wraps with no help to lower Nova Scotians’ bills or housing costs: NS NDP
HALIFAX: The Houston government ended the fall sitting Oct. 3 with no action on lowering people’s bills and a last minute press release which mentioned making housing more affordable, the…
COLUMN: Wind West: Canada’s First Offshore Wind Development
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston’s office. I was thrilled to see the federal government recognize Wind West and the Eastern Energy Partnership as a…
Premier, party leaders voice frustration over N.S. Power’s proposed rate hike increase
HALIFAX: The three political party’s in the province weighed in on Tuesday on Nova Scotia Power’s request for rate increases over the next two years. N.S. Power said in a…
Woods restrictions lifted in HRM, six other counties; remain in place in East Hants, other areas across Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS/BEAVER BANK: Restrictions on travel and activities in the woods have been lifted for those in the Halifax Regional Municipality and six other counties in Nova Scotia. The restrictions…
Province confirms 20 homes lost in wildfires at Long Lake
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Wildfires in the Long Lake area of Annapolis County destroyed 20 homes on Sunday, August 24. The lost residences were on West Dalhousie, Thorne and Morse roads. Not…
Province confirms homes damaged by Long Lake wildfires
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Wildfires in the Long Lake area of Annapolis County damaged a number of homes Sunday, August 24. That damage came after the wildfires intensified in the afternoon and…
COLUMN: Help keep our firefighters safe
The following is an Op-Ed from Premier Tim Houston sent out to media across N.S. Fires can start in so many ways. An accidental spark. A dropped cigarette butt. A…
HRM’s regional plan rejected by province despite weeks of collaboration
HALIFAX: On Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, the Halifax Regional Municipality received a letter from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, John Lohr, in response to the municipality’s…
Gas taxes fueling high pump prices across Nova Scotia: Report
HALIFAX, NS: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for gas tax relief after releasing the 27th annual Gas Tax Honesty Report that shines a light on hidden taxes drivers pay…