N.S. launches new mine permitting portal
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making it easier to do business in the mining sector with the launch of NovaMINE, a new online permitting portal. NovaMINE is an interactive, one-stop portal…
NDP proposal offers protections for renters and more homes for Nova Scotians
NOVA SCOTIA: On Tuesday, the Leader of the Official Opposition, Claudia Chender, presented New Democrats’ plans to protect renters and increase housing supply. The NDP’s legislation would deliver real rent…
Short session underscores need for focus on Nova Scotians’ priorities: N.S. Liberals
HALIFAX: As the fall legislative session comes to a close, the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus is highlightingthe work they brought forward to address the concerns of families across the province.…
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…