Author Archives: Evan Taylor
NS to provide benefits and wage increases for ECEs
Early childhood educators (ECEs) and staff in licensed child-care centres across Nova Scotia are set to receive a boost in their wages and, for the first time, will have access to comprehensive benefi...
Dec 20, 2023
Stats Canada reports record population growth in Q3
Canada's population surged by over 430,000 in the third quarter, the highest quarterly growth since 1957, according to Statistics Canada's latest release. As of October 1, the national population surp...
Dec 19, 2023
Thousands waking up without power as pre-Christmas storm sweeps across N.S.
Restoration efforts continue As of 9 a.m. Nova Scotia Power has got outages under 50,000. There remain around 45,000 without power, with the largest concentration in the Windsor/Wolfville area. "Crews...
Dec 18, 2023
Update: 51-year-old missing in Yarmouth found safe
December 15, 2023, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - Yarmouth RCMP are seeking the community's help in locating 51-year-old Andrew Dresser, who was last seen leaving his Yarmouth residence at around 8 p.m. on D...
Dec 15, 2023
More LTC beds announced for New Germany
Seniors in the New Germany region requiring long-term care are set to benefit from an upgraded Rosedale Home for Special Care, marking a positive stride in the community's healthcare infrastructure. S...
Dec 15, 2023
Date error derails rockweed harvesting plans in Lunenburg County
A recent update on the rockweed harvesting lease application by Scotia Garden Seafood reveals that a date error has necessitated the issuance of a revised public notice. The error was identified in th...
Dec 14, 2023
Nova Scotia tackles gender based violence with $18.3 million in funding
In a historic move to combat gender-based violence, the federal government has committed $18.3 million over the next four years to support Nova Scotia's efforts. The funding agreement, inked on Decemb...
Dec 14, 2023
Barrington contracts Rikjak Construction for new rec centre
The Municipality of Barrington has selected Rikjak Construction Ltd. has been selected to lead the construction of the new recreation facility. Positioned as a hub for well-being and social interactio...
Dec 13, 2023
Update: Truro man wanted under province-wide arrest warrant in custody
Police have arrested Brent Eugene Fox. December 13, 2023, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia -Colchester County District RCMP was asking the public's help to locate Brent Eugene Fox of Truro, against whom a prov...
Dec 13, 2023
NS Liberals call for increased enforcement and fines as lobster catch numbers drop
With lobster fishermen in Nova Scotia reporting catches this season are down the provinces Liberal party is calling for increased enforcement from DFO and for the Houston government to follow through ...
Dec 12, 2023
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