Alberta clipper set to hit N.S. on Monday with snow, gusty winds
FALL RIVER/ENFIELD: An Alberta clipper is forecasted to bring snow and gutsy winds to locations across all of Nova Scotia on Dec. 8. There is a potential for five to…
Donation of $2 million from Dr. Margaret Oulton will transform women+ health research at the IWK
HALIFAX: Dr. Margaret Oulton’s innovative research decades ago ensured the safe delivery of thousands of babies. Now, she’s expanding her impact even further with a $2 million gift that will…
Nova Scotia taking action on illegal cannabis sales
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is taking more aggressive steps to address the growing public health and safety risks posed by illegal cannabis. Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, directed…
Premier Houston to meet with Massachusetts Governor, attend Boston tree lighting
HALIFAX/BOSTON, MASS.: Premier Tim Houston will meet with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey December 3, to discuss trade and energy opportunities. They will be joined by Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and…
Immediate need for CVITP volunteers and host organizations
HALIFAX: This past year, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) has helped 39,9801,2,3,4 individuals in Nova Scotia receive $93,489,000 in tax refunds, credits and benefit payments. ] Still, many…
N.S. Health expanding AI-powered detection system after successful pilot
TRURO: Nova Scotia Health is moving forward with a phased provincial rollout of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection system following a successful pilot at Colchester East Hants Health Centre…
Phones for the holidays goes province-wide to connect Nova Scotians in crisis
Annual campaign calls on Nova Scotians to donate used smartphones for peopleexperiencing homelessness and housing instability HALIFAX: Phones for the Holidays, a community-led campaign that puts working smartphones into the…
Giving Tuesday celebrates generosity in Nova Scotia for a decade
HALIFAX: Tuesday, December 2 is a day to celebrate and encourage, generosity in Nova Scotia, and around the world. It also marks 10 years of Nova Scotia Gives More –…
Province to sell remaining U.S. alcohol, Premier Houston announces
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will sell its remaining alcohol from the United States, with the net profit going to Feed Nova Scotia and other community food organizations. “We remain committed to…
MacDonald approves HRM’s planning changes for Dartmouth Cove with amendments
DARTMOUTH: Municipal Affairs Minister John A. MacDonald approved with amendments the Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM’s) proposed changes to regional planning documents and bylaws related to Dartmouth Cove water lots. HRM…