by Jacob MooreThe province is hoping to cut more red tape in the housing sector with a new bill tabled at the legislature. The bill, introduced Friday, has a particular focus on housing in Halifax, and will grant the Housing Minister “new authority to ensure housing project aren’t delayed,” according to a...
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Yarmouth’s MLA says there’s a positive outlook for the ‘CAT’ ferry. The province released an economic impact study on the Nova Scotia-to-Maine service last week. It said passengers travelling to the province on the ‘CAT’ stay longer, and spend more money, and there’s support for the service...
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It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for SHYFT Youth Services. It’s called the ‘Coldest Night of the Year,’ and it’s happening Saturday starting at the Rodd Grand Hotel in Yarmouth. The SHYFT house is for youth aged 16-24 that experience homelessness and hardships. Youth outreach worker...
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by NewsAn NSLC location is closing due to a major rise in thefts. The Scotia Square store in downtown Halifax will close on Friday, February 27. The company says the store had a 160 percent increase in thefts from April 1, 2025 to January 31 of this year. That’s compared to a 15 percent increase across...
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The Yarmouth Mariners kept it close against one of the league’s best. They fell 5-3 to the Summerside Western Capitals on the road Thursday night. Nic Mcisaac, Jared Pitman and Grayson Pardy all had powerplay goals, Keegan Warren took the loss in goal. The Mariners have four games left in the...
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by NewsThe price of gas is up this morning. Regular increased 2.6 cents a litre overnight, it’s now averaging $1.39. Diesel went down 3.5 cents, after an interrupter clause increased the price earlier in the week. The price is over $1.84 in most areas.
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by Tim DavidsonThe federal government is committing $1.55 billion towards Jordan’s Principal Funding over the next year. Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty made the announcement Thursday afternoon in Ottawa. “The demand has gone up…I’m going to say (funding) it’s about on par,” Gull-Masty said...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia is moving toward digital delivery of property assessment notices, a change the province says could save more than $1.3 million once fully implemented. The shift is part of amendments to the Assessment Act included in the 2026 Financial Measures Act, which would allow property owners...
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by NewsA ‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. Mike Smith, who plays ‘Bubbles’ on the popular TV show is scheduled for trial this fall. Defence counsel entered the plea on Smith’s behalf in Dartmouth Provincial Court Thursday. Smith was charged in November in relation to...
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Provincial budget cuts are being felt in a southwestern Nova Scotia community. The Barrington Woolen Mill museum is one of 12 that will close, two other local sites had funding slashed by 20 percent. They include the Old Meeting House and the Seal Island Light Museum. The Barrington Museum...
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