Law firm Burchell MacDougall to celebrate 80 years
ELMSDALE/TRURO: Burchell MacDougall LLP, one of the oldest and most established law firms in Nova Scotia, is pleased to mark their 80th anniversary in 2024. Founded in 1944 by R.…
Legislation aimed at public safety, renewable energy advances N.S. opportunities: Rushton
HALIFAX: Amendments to several pieces of legislation introduced September 10, will advance Nova Scotia opportunities through public safety measures, promoting the renewable energy industry and strengthening regulations for important industries…
N.S. Liberals: Seniors Care Grant should be doubled
From a press release: HALIFAX: To help older Nova Scotians dealing with the affordability crisis, Liberal Leader Zach Churchill will table a bill Sept. 10 to double the Seniors Care…
First residents move in at new affordable housing location
DARTMOUTH: The first residents of 32 new affordable homes for women and their children in Dartmouth have moved in, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Residents of these…
Dal Legal Aid: Legislative amendments will increase evictions and homelessness
From a press release HALIFAX: The Progressive Conservative government introduced amendments to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act and the Residential Tenancies Act that prioritize the interests of landlords…
N.S. introduces acts to support regulated health professionals
HALIFAX: The Minister of Health and Wellness said that legislation introduced September 5, will help ensure consistency in the oversight of regulated health professions in Nova Scotia. It establishes the…
N.S. implements changes to rent cap, Residential Tenancies Act
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making changes to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act and the Residential Tenancies Act to help tenants and landlords address the challenges in today’s housing…
Health care unions, province reach tentative agreement
HALIFAX: The province’s two health authorities – Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health – and the Council of Health Care Unions reached a tentative two-year agreement early August 30. The…
COLUMN: Our healthcare commitment
The following is the column submitted by Premier Tim Houston’s office It’s been three years since our government was elected on a promise to fix healthcare. That is a commitment…
N.S. NDP issue statement on provincial changes to rent supplement program
From a press release HALIFAX: NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement today in response to the Houston government’s decision to expand the rent supplement program: “We are relieved…