Category Archives: News
Federal Budget To Be Tabled April 7
The Liberal government will table it’s first budget since the last federal election on Thursday, April 7th. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement Tue...
Mar 30, 2022
Investigation underway into fatal house fire in Annapolis Valley
An investigation is underway into a fatal house fire in North Kentville on Tuesday. When emergency crews arrived on the scene shortly before 4 a.m. the home was engulfed by flames. Police say human re...
Mar 30, 2022
Town of Yarmouth Approves Accessibility Action Plan
The Town of Yarmouth is on its way to becoming more accessible. At last week's special council meeting the Accessibility Action Plan was approved. The plan is in response to Nova Scotia's Accessibilit...
Mar 29, 2022
N.S. set to open spending taps; $5.7 billion for health care in new budget
Premier Tim Houston is talking the talk, and walking the walk. Major spending on health care as the Tories unveil their first budget since being elected. The provincial government will run at least fo...
Mar 29, 2022
“We tried our best” – Mounties testify at N.S. mass shooting inquiry
The first RCMP officers who arrived in Portapique say they wouldn’t change anything about their actions that night nearly two years ago. Constables Stuart Beselt, Adam Merchant and Aaron Patton ...
Mar 29, 2022
Tusket River Gaspereau Fishers Raise Concerns With NS Power Fish Ladders/DFO Measures
Representatives for gaspereau fishers in Yarmouth County feel they are being ignored by The Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Nova Scotia Power. DFO recently announced measures to protect stocks ...
Mar 29, 2022 submitted.
Premier speaks out against COVID-19 alert for Province House
The premier is speaking out against the move to issue a COVID-19 exposure alert for the Nova Scotia Legislature. Progressive Conservative Premier Tim Houston has issued a statement on Twitter. He says...
Mar 29, 2022
Province To Release Budget Today
The Progressive Conservative government will table their first provincial budget this afternoon in the legislature. Finance Minister Allan MacMaster released a record-high capital budget last week, de...
Mar 29, 2022
Correctional Officers Hold Peaceful Protest
A brief peaceful protest was held today in downtown Moncton for federal correctional officers. A group marched on the steps of their Administrative offices earlier today. National President Jeff Wilki...
Mar 28, 2022
NSLC Announces Price Change, Booze Up 3.5%, Cannabis Down 2.75%
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation revealed their spring price adjustments will increase the cost of alcohol by 3.5 per cent, while cannabis prices are dropping 2.75 per cent. NSLC Spokesperson Beverl...
Mar 28, 2022
