by Caitlin SnowLong-term care workers at more than 30 nursing homes across the province are preparing to go on strike after talks with the province failed. In a statement, Tuesday, CUPE said no deal was reached during their final day of conciliation. “This does not mean we are going on strike , it does however...
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by Jacob MooreThe province tried to vote on their budget in the legislature, but they were stopped by some protesters singing in the gallery near midnight on Tuesday. House speaker Danielle Barkhouse tried calling for order several times as they sang. The protesters repeated the phrase, “It’s okay to change...
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by Jacob MooreYour power bill is still going up, but the final approved rate from Nova Scotia Power will be lower than they initially requested. The Energy Board approved the company’s application for a rate hike, but they say the company needs to cut more spending to keep things affordable for customers,...
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A vote on the provincial budget has passed in the legislature. The Appropriations Act passed Wednesday afternoon, after Speaker Danielle Barkhouse announced Province House would be closed to the public for the rest of the week. The ban comes after singing protestors interrupted the vote late...
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A Quebec company is interested in offshore wind from Nova Scotia. Hydro-Quebec is looking into timelines and costs associated with projects here. They’ve issued a request for information on transmission of electricity from potential offshore wind farms. Premier Tim Houston says he’s delighted by...
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by Evan TaylorThe Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is expanding access with a new program aimed at getting more people through its doors. Starting April 1, Nova Scotians under the age of 25 will be able to visit the gallery for free through a new access pass. The initiative is supported by the Spatz Foundation and...
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A review of congested streets on the Halifax Peninsula. The province and the HRM look at core streets and access points to help improve traffic flow. They’re working with consultant company CIMA Canada on the review. Public Works minister Fred Tilley says the system is facing real challenges....
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Moose conservationists believe the proposed Eigg Mountain Wind Farm in Antigonish County is the worst possible place. The Moose Conservation Association of Nova Scotia President said wind turbines create flickering and light and noise issues that could drive moose to leave their ideal...
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by NewsThe Nova Scotia Power cyber attack affected more than 900,000 customer profiles. That’s according to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, who investigated last spring’s breach. The personal information of 340,000 current and 540,000 former customers was compromised. The breach...
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An Antigonish community member is taking the recovery of a stolen church bell into her own hands. Kate MacEachern is offering a reward of over $1,200 to find the bell that was discovered missing on Friday afternoon from St. David’s United Church in Cape George. She shared with our newsroom how...
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