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OP-ED: Tax reform needs to be center-piece of COVID19 economic recovery strategy
By Keith Brown Business leaders across the country believe Canada’s post-COVID economic recovery will be driven by business and as government considers how best to address this unprecedented challenge, significant…
From the Cruiser – Sept. 22 to Sept. 29
This column is brought to you by: ENFIELD:Between Sept. 22 and Sept. 29, East Hants RCMP responded to 119 calls for service. Police also conducted seven quarantine compliance checks as…
UPDATED: Two dead after fatal mvc near Walton
WALTON AREA: Two people have been pronounced dead after a single-vehicle collision near Walton. Windsor RCMP responded to a 911 call at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 30 from a…
ELECTION: Blackburn seeking re-election in District 14 Upper/Mid. Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank
The following is submitted by Lisa Blackburn, looking to be re-elected in District 14 Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank. BEAVER BANK: It’s hard to believe four years have passed since you gave…
Province recognizes 69 volunteers at virtual Community Spirit and Volunteer Awards
EAST HANTS/HRM: Volunteers generously give their time, encourage community achievement and act with kindness. It is important to continue recognizing these individuals who help build vibrant communities all year long.…
HERH among sites in N.S. announced to be converted to wood chip heating
MILFORD: Hants East Rural High is one of six sites that will see their fossil fuel heating system to efficient, wood chip heating systems, the province recently announced. Wood4heating Canada,…
HRM issues voter information letters and key dates for upcoming municipal election
MUSQ. VALLEY/FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that voter information letters were recently mailed to all eligible voters on the list of electors. If this letter isn’t…
Paramedics recognized during Medic Monday
EAST HANTS: Every day paramedics work on the front lines of the provincial health-care system, providing care and comfort to Nova Scotians. On this eighth annual Medic Monday, the province…
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
Being Mindful: Understanding How Our Brains Affect Our Investing Human beings are inherently psychological creatures. We get worked up watching our favourite sports teams and cry during sad movies. And…
Premier delivers apology, sets course for fundamental change in public safety
HALIFAX: Every Nova Scotian should feel safe, protected and well served by our public institutions, but many do not. The Black Lives Matter movement in Nova Scotia and around the…