Frontline to pay for Premier’s fiscal mismanagement, NSGEU says
HALIFAX: Core public services that people rely on are being threatened as part of Premier Tim Houston’s short-sighted, slash and burn budget that was released on Monday, February 23. “For…
Music Nova Scotia announces full Wavemakers: Music Futures schedule
HALIFAX: Music Nova Scotia (MNS) is thrilled to release the full conference schedule for Wavemakers: Music Futures Conference & Showcase, taking place at the Halifax Convention Centre from March 19-20,…
Xidos scores twice, Jr B Pens earn shutout road win over Elks in game three
BROOKFIELD: Nik Xidos scored twice and the East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins used a three goal second period en route to a shutout win over the Brookfield Elks on Tuesday…
Wiring of new in-ground traffic sensors causing issues in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: Additional issues have been detected with recently installed in-ground sensors, the councillor for Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank said. In a update posted on his Councillor Facebook page on Feb.…
Province introduces legislation to power the economy
HALIFAX: New legislation will help Nova Scotians benefit from the jobs and investments that come with clean energy and natural resource development. Premier Tim Houston introduced the Powering the Economy…
NSCSW responds to provincial budget; urgent need to scale up Office for Children & Youth
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is pleased to see the funding announcement for a new provincial child and youth advocate. However, they’re calling for urgent action…
Winter workplace injuries accumulating, WCB data shows
HALIFAX: Snow and ice-related workplace injuries are running roughly 40 per cent above last winter’s pace, according to new data from WCB Nova Scotia. While overall the rate of injuries…
N.S. releases historic $3.5 billion capital plan for 2026-27
HALIFAX: Communities across the province will benefit from the historic $3.5-billion Capital Plan 2026-27, which funds important projects such as new and improved hospitals, public housing, schools, highways and more.…
Major cuts amongst $1.2B deficit budget released by N.S.
HALIFAX: In this year’s budget, Nova Scotia is forging a path toward powering its future, building stronger, healthier communities and ensuring the province’s fiscal sustainability. Finance and Treasury Board Minister…
Care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired is illegal, RCMP said
LOWER SACKVILLE: Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding drivers that being in care and control of a vehicle while impaired is a criminal offence, after responding to people consuming alcohol inside…