N.S. NDP: AG should investigate “YourHealthNS” procurement deal
From an N.S. NDP release: HALIFAX: The Premier’s “more, faster” approach to health care has led to a record 156,000 Nova Scotians on the family practice waitlist, long waits for…
PHOTOS: Rising Tide dancers wow crowd at St. Patrick’s Day celebration
WAVERLEY: It was an Irish good time on Sunday afternoon at the Waverley Legion. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Legion hosted a Saint Patrick’s Day Drop In that…
COLUMN: Building Nova Scotia, Faster
The following is the monthly column submitted to The Laker News and other media by Premier Tim Houston. Our government is building Nova Scotia, faster. Nova Scotia is a different…
What is community solar?
The Nova Scotia government has announced a community solar program. But how is it different from the solar panels you already see on homes? By Sean Kelly, Climate Story Network…
N.S. provides comprehensive policing review update
From a release HALIFAX: A comprehensive review of the policing structure in Nova Scotia continues to move forward. Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns announced the successful consultant, engagement…
Dutch Settlement resident part of inaugural emergency medical responders class
HALIFAX: A Dutch Settlement resident is part of the province’s inaugural class of emergency medical responders. The students began their studies earlier this month in Dartmouth. Lynda Ransome and her…
WCB N.S. charting new course with commitment to protect more
From a release NOVA SCOTIA: With new leadership, a new vision and improving and much more financial stability than ever before, WCB Nova Scotia is setting out to protect more…
CFIB: Atlantic small businesses owed stalled carbon tax rebate for one partial year by Ottawa
SMEs in Ontario and three western provinces owed over $2,600-$7,00 in rebates for the past five years. MONCTON, N.B.: With the recent confirmation from Ottawa that it owes Canada’s small…
N.S. wineries, grape growers reject government’s trade issue argument
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY: Nova Scotia wineries and grape growers say a $6-12 million handout to commercial wine bottlers will destroy the burgeoning local wine industry and could impact more than 1,100…
N.S. Firefighters 5050 raffle helps Enfield Fire get new gear
ENFIELD: A local fire department is reaping the rewards of support for the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50-50 raffle. Enfield fire recently purchased 20 new sets of bunker gear to replace…