HALIFAX: The provincial government announced funding of more than $1.5 billion in the 2022-2023 capital plan.
During a briefing in Halifax on March 23, Finance and Treasury Board Minister Allan MacMaster said this will...
ARICHAT: Councillors are holding off on approving a mandatory vaccination policy for municipal employees.
Richmond Municipal Councillors unanimously voted to defeat a motion proposing a vaccination policy that would require all municipal employees –...
HALIFAX: The provincial Liberals are claiming that a lack of mental health professionals is forcing residents of eastern Nova Scotia to travel for treatment.
A recent Freedom of Information request from the Nova Scotia...
ANTIGONISH: Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, discussed the most important issues facing the nation in a recent virtual Distinguished Speaker Series through StFX University.
Speaking on the challenges of leadership during turbulent times,...
ARICHAT: After public disputes in two volunteer fire departments, the municipality is trying to find solutions.
During Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, Richmond Municipal Council recommended that the municipal Fire Services Committee discuss governance...
STRAIT AREA: Sean Fraser says he found it moving to witness Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s virtual address to Parliament.
The Immigration Minister and Central Nova MP was referring to Zelensky’s appeal last week for...
GUYSBOROUGH: During an unexpected special council meeting on March 2, senior staff with the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) passed a motion to stand in solidarity with Ukraine, by making a $25,000 donation.
CANSO: The proponent looking to build Canada’s first commercial rocket launch facility in Canso says despite the Russian invasion into the Ukraine. their project partners remain safe.
Maritime Launch Services (MLS) Vice President, Communications...
ST. ANN: The Mabou campus of the Gaelic College is still on schedule to open this September.
Rodney MacDonald, President of the Gaelic College, said the first-year Gaelic Foundations program will be available at...
STRAIT AREA: Provincial government funding was recently announced for a number of projects, programs and organizations in the region.
On March 14, the province confirmed more than $600,000 in funding for 39 projects through...