From the Firehouse – Sept. 2023
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at the September calls for Stewiacke/East Hants volunteer fire departments. Information is provided by fire departments in Stewiacke; Lantz; Mount Uniacke;…
N.S. releases housing plan, highlighting creation of 40,000 new housing units across province
From a press release: HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is continuing to take bold and collaborative action to create more housing, faster, for Nova Scotians, according to its Housing Minister. On Oct.…
N.S. introduces amendments to strengthen action against Opioid companies
HALIFAX: Health Minister Michelle Thompson brought forward legislation on Oct. 12 that will update its legislation that holds opioid companies accountable for their actions. It will also provide the government…
Less paperwork for road construction companies with amendments to Motor Vehicle Act
DARTMOUTH: Construction and traffic control companies that work on Nova Scotia roads and highways will soon have less paperwork to do when they want to use an automated flagger assistance…
Bieber Bank: Local girl working with Justin Bieber’s vocal coach
MAIN PHOTO: Sadie C. Grace (Sadie Conrad) smiles next to Mama Jan who is Justin Bieber’s vocal coach. Sadie has been working with her for a couple year. (Submitted photo)…
Province standardizes regulated bodies for health providers, improves patient protection
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is creating consistency across healthcare professions in Nova Scotia and making it easier to respond to future changes in their fields, the Health Minister said in introducing…
MacFarlane installed as first female Speaker at Province House
HALIFAX: The MLA for Pictou West has made history becoming the first female Speaker of the N.S. House of Assembly. Karla MacFarlane was nominated and elected into the position when…
Inaugural Pumpkin Patch fundraiser attracts good crowd
ELMSDALE: It was an amazing turnout at an inaugural fundraiser in support of the local food bank. Shae Penney, Exit Realtor, and Darren Aiken with Mortgage Intelligence teamed up to…
ADVERTORIAL: Celebrating 30 years as a lawyer, Barb MacLellan looking forward to many more years
FALL RIVER: Barb MacLellan of Fall River Law is about to hit a milestone this month as a lawyer. While she jokingly says she now has grey hair, she said…
Province introduces legislation recognizing first responders
HALIFAX: Professional and volunteer first responders will soon have a day that recognizes their bravery and unwavering commitment to protecting people and their communities in the face of extraordinary circumstances.…