Province announces bridge tolls to be removed two weeks early
HALIFAX: The tolls will be removed on the two Halifax Harbour bridges earlier then expected. The province announced on Thursday March 6 that the tolls will be removed on the…
Organizers pushing forward with Judicial Review of Ingram Drive development
FALL RIVER: Approximately 90 people came out on Monday night (Feb. 24) for a community meeting about the Ingram Drive development (Site C). The meeting was held by residents who…
Premier Houston statement on U.S. tariffs going into effect
From a release HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston issued the following statement on March 4 on the U.S. Tariffs. “Donald Trump is a short-sighted man who wields his power just for…
N.S. advancing critical mineral opportunities
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston attended a major international mining conference to tell developers and investors that Nova Scotia is open for business and eager to advance critical minerals opportunities. The…
Recruiting starts for Nova Scotia’s first internal travel nurse program
HALIFAX: Registered nurses can now apply to participate in the province’s first internal travel nurse program. The pilot program will create a Nova Scotia Health travel nurse team to be…
Province introducing legislation to remove barriers to trade
HALIFAX: Legislation introduced February 25, will help remove barriers to trade and investment between Nova Scotia and other Canadian provinces and territories that reciprocate. The Free Trade and Mobility within…
Premier agrees with Auditor General, will amend legislation; N.S. AG issues statement
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston and N.S. AG Kim Adair (down below the premier’s statement). “I understand that the original proposed changes to the Auditor…
Houston to return to Washington in fight against tariffs
From a release HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will return to Washington, D.C., this week on another important mission to exchange information with business and government representatives in the United States.…
Tax relief in N.S. budget gets praise from Canadian Taxpayers Federation
HALIFAX: In a release after the N.S. budget was released on Feb. 18, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is praising the Nova Scotia government for its commitment to tax relief in…
N.S. creates Tariff response survey, hotline
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has created channels for business owners in the province dealing with the United States to get quick access to the latest information related to…