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…
Gillis, Deagle Gammon vote to rescind Morris Street bike lane
HALIFAX/BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: Councillors with HRM have rescinded their approval of a contentious bike lane in downtown Halifax. At council on Tuesday after further discussion, council voted 11-5 in favour…
N.S. restricting travel, activities in woods to prevent wildfires
HALIFAX: The province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires. The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m.…
Deagle Gammon disappointed, but not surprised at Premier Houston’s letter over HRM decision on Morris Street
FALL RIVER: Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon was disappointed in the letter Premier Tim Houston sent the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding its Morris Street bike lane decision. She wasn’t surprised, though…
Premier Houston issues statement on U.S. Tariff increase
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston on the increase of U.S. tariffs as of Aug. 1 on Canadian goods. “As much as we all hoped Canada…
N.S. announces offshore wind energy area designations, a first in Canada
HALIFAX: Canada’s first four offshore wind energy areas have been designated on Nova Scotia’s offshore. The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada jointly designated the areas –…
Councillor Gillis reacts to Premier Houston’s letter to council; talk of strong Mayor powers
BEAVER BANK: Councillor Billy Gillis still has concerns with the idea of turning Morris Street into a one-way street for cycling infrastructure. The representative for Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank reiterates he…
Premiers discuss building a more prosperous and safer Canada
From a news release HUNTSVILLE, ONT.: Canada’s Premiers concluded their annual summer meeting with a focus on building a stronger Canada by reducing barriers to internal trade and labour mobility,…