N.S. supports CUPE education workers deal
From a release HALIFAX: A tentative deal has been struck between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and Nova Scotia’s regional centres for education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial…
Fall River man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant
FALL RIVER: A 33-year-old man from Fall River is being sought on a province-wide arrest warrant, RCMP said Friday in a release. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on…
HIAA discontinuing MACPASS Plus as parking payment option
HALIFAX STANFIELD: MACPASS Plus is being discontinued as a payment option for parking at Halifax Stanfield Airport as of March 3. The news was announced on Friday afternoon Feb. 28…
New temporary emergency shelter opens in Halifax
HALIFAX: A new temporary emergency shelter at St. Patrick’s church in Halifax opened February 28, with 25 beds for people experiencing homelessness. The Brunswick Street shelter will offer a safe,…
Some tips as wild fire season approaches quickly
NINE MILE RIVER: Less than three weeks remain until the start of fire risk season, which begins on March 15, until October 15. During this period, no open fires are…
New visitor pass for hospital
HALIFAX: Effective Feb. 27, QEII’s Halifax Infirmary (HI) emergency department (ED) is implementing a new visitor pass system to enhance security and safety at the site. This is a pilot…
OP-ED: MLA pay hike a slap in face to taxpayers, says CTF
The following is an OP ED column by Devin Drover is the Atlantic director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those…
Truro man charged with attempted murder
SHUBENACADIE/MILLBROOK: A 40-year-old Truro man has been charged with a slew of offences, including attempted murder. At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Feb. 26, RCMP officers responded to a report of…
N.S. makes it easier to identify locally produced products
From a release HALIFAX: It will be easier for Nova Scotians to identify – and buy – even more local products with new provincial support for businesses to label products…
Recruiting starts for Nova Scotia’s first internal travel nurse program
HALIFAX: Registered nurses can now apply to participate in the province’s first internal travel nurse program. The pilot program will create a Nova Scotia Health travel nurse team to be…