Municipal elections are upon us again.
On October 15, Nova Scotians have an opportunity to choose who will sit on municipal councils and lead their communities.
Municipalities deal with an increasingly complex set of issues from economic development and aging populations...
By: Garth Paul Ukrainetz
Poet Laureate of the Blackmud Creek
From the collection of Albert Sayer, courtesy Karen Pelton
Roll on...
Nova Scotians are fair people.
We don’t mind don’t mind paying our
fair share. But when we pay our taxes we have certain expectations, which is
also fair.
After paying your taxes, do...
The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to congratulate those joining or returning to our region’s municipal councils. We also thank the many strong candidates who put their names forward to serve.
This election has brought significant change to municipal...
Efficiency One’s recent energy poverty report shows tens of thousands of Nova Scotia families are struggling to cover the cost to keep the lights on and heat their homes.
“Nova Scotians are dealing with...
People in rural Nova Scotia continue to express frustration with the speed of their Internet connection. What is the broadband industry and government doing to fix this?
A recent announcement by Eastlink holds promise for Inverness County, provided you live...
As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.
On returning from the First World War, they came together to help each other...
After 18 convocations – in communities from Cumberland to Yarmouth to Sydney – I have had the honour of congratulating our 2017 graduates as they complete one chapter and enter another.
This year more than 4,500 individuals, each with their...
The Capt'n Kenny's Fresh fish and chips truck parks in a church parking lot in Port Hawkesbury for a couple of months each year.
Recently, his vendor fee skyrocketed from $300 per year to between $1,500$ to $2,000 per year...
October 1-5 is Seniors Week.
As Minister of Seniors, and an older adult myself, I’m asking everyone to celebrate and recognize older Nova Scotians in their communities.
Older adults continue to show leadership in Nova Scotia. Whether they are running their...