When Budget 2019 was tabled late last month, the
opposition Conservatives used that time to continue rehashing the SNC-Lavalin affair; an opportunity
lost for the party and for Canadians.
On March 19, Finance Minister Bill Morneau...
Nova Scotia Power (NSP) appears to be ignoring one the
major causes of recent power outages; the lack of proper and regular
maintenance of infrastructure serving parts of Richmond County.
Since the summer, the western part...
A former employee of the Municipality of the County of Richmond is correct that the current council needs to conduct a review of her termination so that it doesn’t happen to others.
On Dec....
As Canada Day has come and gone for another year, unfortunately the debate over whether to celebrate the birth of this nation has not.
As of press time, the remains of 1,287 people have...
The provincial government has done Nova Scotians a disservice when it comes to the legalization of cannabis.
Following consultation with Nova Scotians, health experts, law enforcement officials, municipalities, and other stakeholders, the province announced key decisions about the legalization of...
A new contest to help aspiring business owners is a great idea.
The Eastern Regional Enterprise Network (ESREN) recently unveiled its “Start-Up Port Hawkesbury” contest scheduled for September. The project will have entrepreneurs making their pitches in front of a...
The recent passing of two lobster fishermen in waters just off Port Hood was a stark reminder of the inherent dangers in making a living from the sea.
On May 12, at around 6 a.m., the Ocean Star II capsized...
There was been a whirlwind of activity surrounding contract negotiations between the Government of Nova Scotia and the province’s teachers.
On November 28, the Nova Scotia Teacher's Union (NSTU) announced their intention to exercise their work-to-rule option, so that on...
The Nova Scotia election in Nova Scotia is now over, and it appears the voting process went smoothly, although turnout was historically low with 45 per cent of eligible voters not casting ballots.
Elections...
Local mayors, wardens and councillors will be facing some competition in October’s municipal election.
After the deadline for candidates to declare passed on September 8 at 5 p.m., it was confirmed there will be...