Fire School seeking federal funding for facility expansion
WAVERLEY: The N.S. Fire School is looking at expanding it’s training ground, and are counting on the three levels of government for their support in doing so. Recently, MLA Bill…
Copley eager to let residents know the 411 on him
BEAVER BANK: Kevin Copley’s surge to being the Conservative candidate for the upcoming federal election in Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook is not exactly what the Beaver Bank father of three had planned. Copley…
Autism N.S. pilot program gets rave reviews from three MPs
Program being launched at eight locations, including Autism N.S. chapters in the Sotuh Shore and Autism Truro BEDFORD: Three Halifax-area MPs who were among the Atlantic Liberal caucus to advocate…
Feds help Carpentry College obtain more scaffolding equipment for training
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Under overcast skies, Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson provided some sunshine to the Millwright Carpentry College in Middle Sackville on May 22. Samson, the Liberal representative for the riding…
Samson says budget has “a lot of good stuff”
OTTAWA, ONT.: Darrell Samson doesn’t see the recently released federal Budget on March 19 as an “election year” budget, but rather one that continues to help Canadians. The Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook Liberal…
Samson “embarrassed” at Conservative Party’s jeers on Budget Day
OTTAWA, ONT.: The actions of the Conservative Party party during the reading of the federal budget in the House of Commons on March 19 has left one Liberal MP “embarrassed.”…
GP Vanier students provide federal budget feedback
FALL RIVER: Four junior high schools and one high school in Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, including Georges P. Vanier Junior High in Fall River, were among the 31 Nova Scotia schools to participate…
Private sponsorship refugee program celebrates 40 years
FALL RIVER: Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen launched the 40th anniversary of Canada’s private sponsorship refugee program in small-town Canada, with the Baroud family and members of the Riverlake Syrian Refugee…
Samson says Ministers should expect pressure, to be lobbied
FALL RIVER: Darrell Samson didn’t mince words when asked for reaction to the testimony by former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould before the Justice Committee in Ottawa. The Liberal MP for…
Minister Hussen, MP Samson tour Fall River business
FALL RIVER: Tucked along Highway 2 in the brick building next to The Turtleback Tap & Grill is a business with world-renowned brands that generate millions, and one that has…