N.S. AG requests proposed changes to be withdrawn; Minister responds
HALIFAX: The following are the speaking notes from Auditor General Kim Adair at a news conference on Thursday morning Feb. 20. “Good morning and thank you for coming on such…
Police charge four in home repair scam
HALIFAX: Four men have been charged by Halifax Regional Police in relation to a travelling home repair scam in HRM. On January 6, officers responded to a report of a…
Halifax Transit announces schedule, route change starting Feb. 24
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following Halifax Transit service changes taking effect on Monday, Feb. 24: ADVERTISEMENT: All Halifax Transit maps and schedules for routes…
PHAC secures Avian Flu vaccine for Canadians
OTTAWA, ONT.: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is being proactive in protecting the health of people in Canada by authorizing and securing the supply of a human vaccine…
Houston to return to Washington in fight against tariffs
From a release HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will return to Washington, D.C., this week on another important mission to exchange information with business and government representatives in the United States.…
Discover Halifax holding community input sessions in Lwr. Sackville, Musq. Valley, Hfx. Airport region
LOWER SACKVILLE: Discover Halifax is hosting eight regional engagement sessions across the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) in the coming weeks to collect community input and help shape the future of…
Tigers announce signing of Dragons QB MacDonald
FALL RIVER: A Fall River football player will be heading to the city to continue to play the sport he loves come September. The Dalhousie Tigers Football team announced soon…
N.S. Liberals: Budget raises concerns over spending, economic growth
HALIFAX: The Houston government’s latest budget continues a troubling trend: more spending, a slowing economy, and less accountability. With potential U.S. tariffs on the horizon, Nova Scotia needs a strong…
Samson announces he won’t seek re-election
FALL RIVER: Darrell Samson will not be seeking re-election when the federal election is called. The Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP made the announcement on his social media channels on Tuesday afternoon. In…
N.S. BUDGET: $500m in tax cuts, bridge tolls removed as of April 1 among highlights in provincial budget
From a release HALIFAX: More than $500m in tax cuts and the removal of the bridge tolls for the MacDonald and MacKay bridges as of April 1 are among the…