N.S. reducing wait times for driver’s tests
From a release HALIFAX: The Minister of Public Works said the province will be reducing wait times Nova Scotians have to get driver’s tests because for many their “quality of…
N.S. NDP: Government must rein in N.S. Power, give families a break on cost increases
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians continue to deal with skyrocketing increases in the cost of living. Groceries cost more, rents are up again, and power rates have increased 13.6…
Enfield’s Borden Colley to be awarded honorary doctorate at Black Cultural Centre
Information from a University of Kings release. ENFIELD: An Enfield journalist with a long-history of reporting on news in the province through print and online will be honoured with a…
HRCE, CCRCE, CSAP announce school closures for Feb. 5
HRM/EAST HANTS: The snowy weekend weather that has lingered into the start of the week has forced schools to close for the day, Feb. 5. On Sunday afternoon, Halifax Regional…
Chender: NDP would prioritize housing for Nova Scotians if they formed government
FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP are ready to go to battle for Nova Scotians. That’s the messaging Leader Claudia Chender brought to the caucus retreat the party had for…
N.S. marks Red Tape awareness week
HALIFAX: According to a provincial release, Nova Scotia continues to reduce red tape in healthcare, housing and to support businesses as it marks the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Red…
Pilot program for YourHealthNS announced
From a press release HALIFAX: About 12,000 patients at four clinics across the province will have access to their medical records through the YourHealthNS app in a new pilot project.…
Province announces new approach for grief, bereavement, emotional wellness services
HALIFAX: A not-for-profit organization with a three-decade history in Nova Scotia will co-ordinate a new approach to grief, bereavement and emotional wellness support. The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association…
Halfway there: Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund reaches halfway mark to $100,000 goal
HALIFAX: The Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) is in the second phase of the “Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Campaign“, an ambitious endeavour to address and eradicate food insecurity…
IWK getting more local food, province says
HALIFAX: Patients and staff at IWK Health in Halifax can expect more local healthy vegetables, fruit, meat and fish on the menu as the hospital joins a provincial pilot program…