N.S. increases minimum wage to $16.50
HALIFAX: Starting October 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increases to $16.50 per hour from $15.70. This is the second increase this year, bringing the total increase for 2025 to $1.30.…
N.S. minimum wage policy adding to ongoing economic uncertainty, CFIB says
HALIFAX: Oct. 1 marked the second increase to the minimum wage in one year, which is disconnected from the formula currently set out by the minimum wage regulations of CPI…
Heating assistance rebate program opens Oct. 1 for Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians living on a low income can soon apply for help to pay their heating bills this winter. Applications for the annual Heating Assistance Rebate Program open Wednesday,…
Nova Scotia Health excited for the future based on past year’s outcomes
HALIFAX: Several exciting milestone benchmarks highlight the 2024-25 Annual Report, released Sept. 26 by Nova Scotia Health Administrator Chris Power and Interim President and CEO Karen Oldfield. “The people and…
Province-wide burn ban lifted for most of N.S., except Annapolis County
NOVA SCOTIA: With conditions improving, the ban on open fires was lifted in all counties except Annapolis, as of 8 p.m. September 26. The ban will remain in place in…
Nova Scotia releases new tourism sector strategy
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: The Nova Scotia Tourism Sector Strategic Plan, released September 24, creates a five-year vision for sustainable, year-round tourism growth in the province. “Tourism is a vital part…
Province introduces new Traffic Safety Act
HALIFAX: A new Traffic Safety Act was introduced September 23, to make it easier and faster to implement changes that will modernize the rules of the road and improve safety…
Province forecasting record budget deficit of $1.2 billion, up from forecasted $697 million
From a press release HALIFAX: In its first public update for Budget 2025-26, issued September 22, Nova Scotia is forecasting an increase in its deficit from what was projected at…
COLUMN: Wind West: Canada’s First Offshore Wind Development
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston’s office. I was thrilled to see the federal government recognize Wind West and the Eastern Energy Partnership as a…
It’s open! Aerotech Connector opens for public use
WELLINGTON: The much anticipated opening of the Aerotech Connector happened early Thursday afternoon. After delays from an earlier planned opening due to material supplies not arriving on time (poles and…