Feds announce three initiatives to make child care more affordable and accessible
The Canadian government announced it would spend more than a billion dollars on multiple initiatives for early childhood education. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says this will help more families access affordable child care. "Affordable child care gives moms and dads the opportunity to build their careers, helps ...
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Parole granted to man involved in 1992 McDonald's murders in Cape Breton
In a recent decision by the Parole Board of Canada, Freeman MacNeil, now 55, has been granted full parole. MacNeil was one of three individuals convicted for the murders of three workers at a McDonald's restaurant in Sydney River, Nova Scotia, over three decades ago. This decision comes after he was allowed day parole ...
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Gas prices to drop ahead of carbon tax hike
Gas prices are dropping ahead of the long weekend. The price of regular self-serve is going down over four cents, while diesel will drop by nearly five cents a litre. But a hike is coming with the carbon tax increase on Monday. Gas prices are expected to rise by 3.3 cents a litre and diesel should go up by four cents.
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Pump Prediction for March 28
Pump prediction drama today! We are going with 4 cent drops as our most trusted sources have done the same. Note: some sources are predicting a drop of only 0.3 cents for gas and 0.2 cents for diesel. Either way, there will be an increase Monday with the carbon tax increase.
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Podcast: Dan Kelly, CEO of Canadian Federation of Independant Businesses discusses small business in Canada
CFIB's Dan Kelly Talks about Small Business ChallengesOn this episode of the Insights Podcast our guest is Dan Kelly, the President & CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), an advocacy organization with a hundred th...
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Halifax Stanfield offering non-stop flights to Bermuda
Another tropical location has been added back on Halifax Stanfield's list of non-stop flights. The airport says you can now book a direct flight to Bermuda, through BermudAir, their newest airline partner. Halifax Stanfield says tickets are available to book now with special introductory fares. We're delighted to w...
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N.S. announces plans to create new crisis response team
Nova Scotia is gearing up for enhanced emergency preparedness with the introduction of a new department and volunteer corps. Premier Tim Houston unveiled legislation today, March 28, to establish the Nova Scotia Guard, a volunteer group aimed at aiding communities during and after emergencies. The Nova Scotia Guard wil...
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Mixed curling provincials coming to Shelburne
Shelburne County is hosting another provincial curling championship The mixed event is happening at the Shelburne Curling Club over Easter weekend. Paul Flemming, who just won the provincial seniors title in Barrington will be back in action. Names like Brent MacDougall, Jevon Doane and Owen Purcell will also be taking...
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Nova Scotia caps international study permits at 12,900 for the year
Nova Scotia's international study permit applications will be capped at 12,900 this year, which is about 7000 less than last year. The province will hold back 99 applications for some flexibility with students' circumstances and programs, the provincial government writes in a news release. "We've taken a thoughtfu...
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More heavy rain to end an already soggy week
The wet weather just won't let up in many areas of the province. Western Nova Scotia will see prolonged rain through Saturday morning. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement calling for as much as 70 mm in Queens and Lunenburg counties. A rainfall warning is in effect for Annapolis, Digby, Yarmouth, ...
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