Premier McNeil announces two new staff appointments
EAST HANTS: A former East Hants resident is one of two new appointments announced by Premier Stephen McNeil on Oct. 21. Premier McNeil announced the appointments of David Jackson as…
Last Post Fund program seeks help locating unmarked veterans graves
HALIFAX: The following was issued by Steve St-Amant VP – Nova Scotia Chapter – Last Post Fund. “As we approach Remembrance Day, I am hoping that perhaps your readership can…
MS Canada asks Canadians to #TakeActionforMS
Campaign urges Members of Parliament to extend Canada’s Employment Insurance sicknessbenefit period from 15 to at least 26 weeks and support health charities with direct funding NS: Starting October 7…
Province announces third mass shooting inquiry commissioner
ENFIELD: The joint public inquiry in response to the April tragedy in Nova Scotia has been established and the commissioners will now begin their work. The Governments of Canada and…
Second wave plan for long-term care short on details: NDP’s Burrill
HALIFAX: NDP Leader Gary Burrill and NDP Health spokesperson Susan Leblanc have written to the Minister of Health and Wellness to get answers on how a potential second wave of…
Province renews Treaty Education partnership
MILLBROOK: Nova Scotia, Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, and Millbrook First Nation have renewed a memorandum of understanding creating a partnership to teach treaty education to children in all Nova Scotia schools. The…
Community food literacy and access receives provincial support
HALIFAX: Access to nutritious food has never been more important. One way government is helping Nova Scotians is through the Community Food Literacy and Access Fund. With an investment of…
COVID19: Province announces three new cases
HALIFAX: The province announced three new cases of COVID19 were identified on Oct. 23, bringing its total active cases to six. The three new cases are all related to travel…
Using cellphones while driving lands two men with charges
MILFORD: Two drivers were charged Oct. 16 with the use of their cellphones while driving after being spotted driving erratically and racing on Highway 104 near the Cobequid Toll Plaza.…
New trail Suspension Bridge opened to much fanfare in Waverely
WAVERLEY: The opening of the Lake William trail suspension bridge means the dream of connecting Waverley to Dartmouth through active transportation is one step closer to reality. It will allow…