Column: Turning the Tide in Nova Scotia
The following is the column submitted to media by Premier Tim Houston’s office In 2014, a columnist at the Halifax Chronicle Herald noted the following: “A Montreal shipyard produced a…
Houston government’s education cuts will hurt students, families: NDP’s Wozney
(We are reposting this story due to the website issues this week) LOWER SACKVILLE: NSNDP Education Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement about the Houston government’s cuts to education…
N.S. contracts water bombers for wildfire season
DEBERT: Nova Scotia will be ready to respond this wildfire season, with four fixed-wing water bombers and a co-ordination plane to provide more protection for Nova Scotians. A contract for…
N.S. NDP: Houston government must deliver fair deal for long-term care workers
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender with NSNDP Seniors and Long Term Care Critic Rod Wilson urged the Houston government to immediately return to the bargaining table, and support striking…
Little Lorraine sells out in Sydney, plays at theatres across Canada
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s film industry has another success story, with Cape Breton-shot Little Lorraine filling local theatres and now playing across the country. The feature-length crime drama sold out all…
Nova Scotians encouraged to be prepared for emergencies
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3-9, and Nova Scotians are encouraged to prepare themselves and their household for emergencies. “Emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe, which makes…
Budget cuts mean job loses, program cuts for African Nova Scotian communities: NS NDP
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender urged the Houston government to meet with communities affected by their budget and reconsider the cuts made this spring that disproportionately affect already underserved…
New opportunities to participate in medical research
NOVA SCOTIA: More Nova Scotians could be part of groundbreaking discoveries in cancer care, women’s health, chronic disease management, vaccine research and more, as the Province introduces new ways for…
Province welcomes Agropur’s major expansion in Nova Scotia
BEDFORD: Nova Scotia is welcoming Agropur dairy co-operative’s major expansion at its Bedford facility. This investment will support dairy farmers in Nova Scotia and the other Maritime provinces and provide…
Call for Medal of Bravery nominations
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Nominations for the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery are open until May 1. “When faced with extraordinary circumstances, Nova Scotians step up and take extraordinary actions to keep…