Nova Scotia is introducing sweeping changes to how fire services are overseen and supported across the province through new legislation aimed at improving safety, training, and accountability. The Support for Fire Protection Services Act, unveiled Tuesday, creates formal provincial oversight for...
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The province has introduced new laws that outline how offshore wind projects will be charged and regulated. The Powering the Economy Act, along with the Offshore Renewable Energy Revenue Act, will set a fixed annual fee of $7,000 per megawatt of installed capacity for the first 10 years of...
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by Evan TaylorIndependent MLA Becky Druhan is voicing sharp concerns about the provincial budget released Monday, saying the Houston government is moving in the wrong direction at a time when families are overwhelmed by rising costs and strained public services. Druhan, who left the PC caucus last fall after...
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Improved water infrastructure is coming to some Richmond County residents. $250,000 is being invested to replace 400 metres of a water main in Louisdale along Bennies Lane. “Louisdale depends on water infrastructure that works, and this investment makes sure it will,” said Richmond MLA Trevor...
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The province says the new budget includes a lot for the Tri-Counties. There’s money for continued work on the Yarmouth Regional Hospital expansion, and a dialysis unit expansion at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne. MLA Nick Hilton says budgets can be difficult, but Yarmouth is succeeding. “We see...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotians are working through a major cleanup today after a powerful nor’easter brought heavy snow, strong winds and widespread disruptions across the province. Snow clearing operations are underway across the across the province, where crews continue focusing on main routes, priority...
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by Evan TaylorForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the federal government is closely watching the situation in Mexico after violence erupted in the wake of a security operation that killed a major cartel leader. Mexican authorities confirmed the death of the cartel figure on Sunday near Puerto Vallarta,...
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A $1.19 billion deficit in Nova Scotia. The budget for upcoming fiscal year has been released, and it includes job losses. There’s a four-year plan to contain expense growth, including five percent annual cuts to civil service jobs. Finance minister John Lohr says they had to make some tough...
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The Best Buy located on Washmill Lake Drive in Halifax was robbed on Saturday, February 21 shortly after 11 a.m. Halifax Regional Police say a man entered the store, took over $1,000 worth of merchandise, threatened an employee with a knife, and fled the store on foot. The employee was not...
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A significant investment will help pedestrian connectivity, safety and accessibility in Antigonish County. Through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development (GRID) Program, the Houston Government is giving $1,356,970 to construct new sidewalks with supporting infrastructure....
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