Liberals introduce bills aimed at healthcare in N.S.
From releases issued by the N.S. Liberal Party: HALIFAX: The following are bills introduced by the N.S. Liberal Party during the legislature sitting. They are aimed at improving healthcare in…
Amendments introduced to extend rent cap until 2025
HALIFAX: Amendments to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act introduced today, March 22, extend the cap and respond to concerns from tenants and landlords. The temporary rental increase cap…
NFL star to visit St. F.X. to talk nutrition, wellness
ANTIGONISH: Professional football player and Medical School Graduate Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is visiting St. Francis Xavier University to engage students as part of Sodexo’s The Circuit, Powering Athletic Performance program. The…
Province introduces amendments increasing potential fines to N.S. Power
From a release: HALIFAX: Amendments to the Public Utilities Act introduced March 22, will hold Nova Scotia Power more accountable for service delivery by increasing potential fines related to power…
RCMP arrest two Sackville area youths for uttering threats
LOWER SACKVILLE: Two youths from the Lower Sackville area have been arrested by Halifax District RCMP following an incident where threats were uttered at a business. On March 21 at…
Phosphorus neutral by-law/policy ignored by HRM in Carr Farm development, Dalrymple says
WAVERLEY: A former local councillor in Fall River is taking issue with the municipality’s stance on its phosphorus bylaw and it being trumped by provincial approval of a contentious development…
Dream turns into reality for Cheema Aquatic Club
WAVERLEY: A championship performing canoe/kayak club that has a long-standing history in the community has taken another step towards its goal of “Building Canadian Youth.” In an announcement on March…
COLUMN: MP’s News & Views with Darrell Samson
The following is the monthly column from Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson. EASTER I would like to wish everyone in the riding a very Happy Easter! HEALTHCARE I was delighted to…
COLUMN: Premier Houston on healthcare worker retention
The following column is a new monthly piece that is being submitted by Premier Tim Houston to community news outlets across the province. The last few years have been long…
Oliveira big in net, Hartnell notches lone goal as U-15 Citadels nab title
FALL RIVER: Two Fall River girls were integral parts to the Metro West Force Citadels capturing the Hockey Nova Scotia U-15 AAA female provincial championship over the weekend in Antigonish.…