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Province Writes Off $11.6 Million in Unpaid Debts
The province is writing off $11.6 million in unpaid debts. Government officials says it is mainly...
More Options for Voters to Cast Ballots Expected for next Federal Election
It's expected there will be more ways for voters to cast their ballot the next time a federal...
Nova Scotia Health begins Voluntary Home Visiting Program in Eastern Zone; Linking a Nurse with Parents Expecting their First Child
Nova Scotia Health recently launched the Nurse-Family Partnership, a voluntary home visiting...
Nova Scotia Legislature Calls on Local MP’s to Vote Against the Carbon Tax
On March 19, the Nova Scotia Legislature unanimously passed a motion calling on all local members...
Nova Scotia Teachers Union to Hold a Strike Vote in April
The Nova Scotia Teachers Union plans to hold a strike vote next month. NSTU president Ryan Lutes...
Gasoline and Diesel Prices Rise at Weekly UARB Setting
You will be paying more at the pump today. The Utility and Review Board set its weekly gasoline...
NSCC and Atlantic Academic Union Reach Tentative Agreement
A strike by more than 1,000 faculty and professional support workers at the Nova Scotia Community...
The Province Addresses Recommendations on First Independent Review of the Accessibility Act.
The Province says it is taking action to address the recommendations for the first independent...
Gasoline Price Rises, Diesel Falls slightly in Latest UARB Weekly Setting
Gasoline and diesel prices are headed in opposite directions. The Utility and Review Board set...
Finance Minister and Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster says Budget includes Help for Those Living with Diabetes
Finance Minister and Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster says his latest budget includes signficantly...
Gasoline falls less than a cent a litre, diesel drops 1.7 cents in Weekly UARB Setting
For most motorists, you won't notice much change in the price at the pump today. The Utility and...
Province announces New Public Housing Units for HRM and Modular Housing units in Eight Communities including Port Hawkesbury, Antigonish and Westville
The federal and provincial governments have announced new public housing units in Halifax Regional...
Province announces $9.2 million in support for Farmers and Producers for losses and damages from Extreme Weather or Wildfires
New provincial funding is available for Nova Scotia farmers and other agricultural producers...
Gasoline and Diesel Prices Fall in Latest UARB Weekly Setting
You will be paying less at the pump today. The Utility and Review Board set its weekly gasoline...
Environment Canada Issues Special Statement, warning of Rain and Strong Winds this Weekend in the Eastern Mainland and Cape Breton
Environment Canada is monitoring a system that is expected to bring rain to the eastern mainland...
Courts of Nova Scotia announce Three Judicial Appointments with Ties to Northeastern Nova Scotia
Two people with ties to the local area have been appointed as judges to the Supreme Court of Nova...
Federal Government Finalizing Agreements with Small and Rural Communities to Fast-Track Home Construction
Last week, the federal government announced it is finalizing agreements with more than 60 small...
RCMP make another Arrest in the Homicide of Natacha Leroy
The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit has charged a third person in relation to the homicide of...
Federal Government announces an Increase in Student Loan Forgiveness for Doctors and Nurses working in Under-Served Rural and Remote Communities
Last week, the federal government announced the policy to increase loan forgiveness by 50 per cent...