Premier announces investment in training more nurses
WOLFVILLE: Anyone interested in becoming a nurse in Nova Scotia will have more options as the Province is increasing the number of nursing seats across the province, with many opening…
Minister says province making progress on improving compensation for ECEs
From a press release: HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has reached another milestone in its commitment to design employee benefits and retirement savings options this year for early childhood educators (ECEs) working…
Funding expanded for farmers with new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia farmers will get more support through a new federal-provincial funding agreement. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will invest $46.25 million over five years in Nova Scotia’s agriculture…
N.S. announces funding to assist communities, homeowners address climate change
DARTMOUTH: N.S. is investing in two new programs that will help Nova Scotians reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and better prepare for climate change. Clean Foundation will receive almost $5.4…
LHS students walkout in support of striking CUPE support workers
FALL RIVER: Droves of Lockview High students totalling approximately 200 walked out of class mid-morning Friday to show their support with striking CUPE Local 5047 workers. The walkout was organized…
RCMP lay assault charge against man following driving complaint
MOUNT UNIACKE: A driving complaint has led East Hants RCMP to lay an assault charge against a 52-year-old man. Cpl. Jared Ryan, with East Hants RCMP, said the driving complaint…
Theft of liquor from Mount Uniacke store under investigation
MOUNT UNIACKE: The theft of liquor from a convenience store on May 1 in Mount Uniacke is under investigation. East Hants RCMP Cpl. Jared Ryan said a complaint was received…
From the Cruiser – May 1-8
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 104 calls for service. The following are a few highlights of the week as…
BC. teen helping others deal with grief through new book
SAANICH, B.C.: A young girl from B.C. is helping others deal with grief from the loss of a loved one to cancer by writing about her own grief. At just…
Union says Halifax area education strike “imminent”
HALIFAX: School support staff in the HRCE (Halifax-Area) including Assistive Technology Support Workers, Child and Youth Care Practitioners, Mi’kmaq and Indigenous Student Support Workers, African Nova Scotian School Support Workers,…