Houston to promote N.S. in New York, Boston
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will promote Nova Scotia in New York and Boston this week and next. In New York, he will host two roundtables with existing and potential investors…
Province to recoup hundreds of millions from tobacco settlement
NOVA SCOTIA: The province will recoup approximately $809 million from tobacco companies for the impact of smoking on the healthcare system. All provinces and territories joined together to sue for…
N.S. announces funding for transition houses, addressing IPV
From a release HALIFAX: The government is taking action to address the epidemic of intimate partner violence with a new $23.7-million funding commitment to transition houses. “An epidemic-level response means…
Province announces bridge tolls to be removed two weeks early
HALIFAX: The tolls will be removed on the two Halifax Harbour bridges earlier then expected. The province announced on Thursday March 6 that the tolls will be removed on the…
Organizers pushing forward with Judicial Review of Ingram Drive development
FALL RIVER: Approximately 90 people came out on Monday night (Feb. 24) for a community meeting about the Ingram Drive development (Site C). The meeting was held by residents who…
Premier Houston statement on U.S. tariffs going into effect
From a release HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston issued the following statement on March 4 on the U.S. Tariffs. “Donald Trump is a short-sighted man who wields his power just for…
N.S. advancing critical mineral opportunities
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston attended a major international mining conference to tell developers and investors that Nova Scotia is open for business and eager to advance critical minerals opportunities. The…
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…
Province introducing legislation to remove barriers to trade
HALIFAX: Legislation introduced February 25, will help remove barriers to trade and investment between Nova Scotia and other Canadian provinces and territories that reciprocate. The Free Trade and Mobility within…
Premier agrees with Auditor General, will amend legislation; N.S. AG issues statement
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston and N.S. AG Kim Adair (down below the premier’s statement). “I understand that the original proposed changes to the Auditor…