Small business long-term confidence started the year just shy of its historical average, sitting at 59.5 in January, finds the latest Monthly Business Barometer by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
“We live...
Nova Scotia New Democrats are calling on the Houston government to address the dangerous reality of closed rural emergency rooms and long ER wait times.
NDP MLAs wrote a letter to the Health Minister urging...
Over 80,000 more days spent on the job – the equivalent of more than 300 people back to work full-time
Nova Scotians spent more time on the job in 2025, instead of being sidelined by...
Nova Scotia’s Official Opposition MLAs are calling on the Houston government to take action and ensure Nova Scotians get mental health care when they need it. Despite a promise to provide universal mental health care province-wide, Nova...
Nobody said being a parent would be easy, but some challenges can feel especially daunting. One is the prospect of talking to your kids about the experiences they’re having growing up.
For example, conversations...
Nova Scotia’s Official Opposition MLAs are calling on the Houston government to take action and ensure Nova Scotians get mental health care when they need it. Despite a promise to provide universal mental health care province-wide, Nova...
Household garbage collection comes around once weekly in Richmond County.
Residents need three separate garbage bags, one large size clear bag and two large size blue bags. Using the large clear bag only for...
With a week to go before Parliament resumes, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to make 2026 a year of the entrepreneur and implement policies that will support the growth and success of small businesses.
“2025 was a rollercoaster for small businesses. They had...
Belgium and Italy have already banned advertisements for sports gambling because of their harmful effects
Canada is falling behind in protecting its citizens from the negative effects of advertisements for addictive sports betting and...
Dear Premier Houston, Minister Tilley, MLA MacQuarrie, and Representatives,
I am writing to express my deep concern – and frankly, disbelief – at the ongoing failure of the Province of Nova Scotia to provide...