HST lowered by province, income thresholds raised for Nova Scotians
From a release HALIFAX: Beginning April 1, residents across Nova Scotia will pay less for goods and services, the province announced as they cut its portion of the harmonized sales…
Maggie Andrew to perform at Nova Scotia Stampede
WAVERLEY: A musician from Waverley is among the artists announced for the Nova Scotia Stampede from Sept. 18-21. The four performers for the Sept. 18 LIBCAN Stage at the Stampede,…
Province announces more funding for disability support, summer respite
TRURO: More than 2,800 Nova Scotians with disabilities and their families will receive more support through individualized funding programs starting Tuesday, April 1. Opportunities and Social Development Minister Scott Armstrong…
N.S. minimum wage increases 50 cents as of April 1
From a release HALIFAX: Starting Tuesday, April 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase from $15.20 per hour to $15.70. The increase will be one of two this year, with…
Sackville-area community supporting Ukrainian family whose son has been diagnosed with leukemia
LOWER SACKVILLE: Tragedy has struck a second time for one Ukrainian refugee family who are trying to rebuild their lives in Canada and Lower Sackville. This time the tragedy is…
East Hants gathering community feedback with survey
EAST HANTS: The Municipality of East Hants is asking for public participation in a survey they are doing. The municipality is growing and so are the recreation needs of our…
Enfield RFC holding Junior “Try it” sessions
ENFIELD: A junior “try-it” session for rugby players is being held beginning March 31. Enfield RFC will be holding the sessions for players who are born between 2007-2011. There will…
Canadian Arts Coalition launches ArtsVote 2025
CANNING: The Canadian Arts Coalition urges all Canadians to recognise the importance of the arts when they go to vote. To support this, the Coalition is launching ArtsVote 2025 with…
Child approached while waiting for school bus: HRP
CLAYTON PARK: Officers with Halifax Regional Police (HRP) are investigating after a child was approached by a stranger while waiting at a school bus stop yesterday (March 27) morning in…
NS U16AAA Provincials: Kings win, fall in overtime on Day 1
TRURO: It was a slow start to the N.S. U-16 AAAA Hockey League provincials for the Kings Hockey Club. However, in the end they pulled through day 1 with a…