Author Archives: Evan Taylor
NS Power takes over as title sponsor for Halifax's Parade of Lights
Nova Scotia Power has taken over as the title sponsor for Halifax's 29th annual Holiday Parade of Lights, ensuring the event's return this December. The sponsorship change, announced Tuesday by the Ho...
Oct 30, 2024
N.S. Campaigns: PCs target bridge tolls, Liberals and NDP focus on affordability
Nova Scotia Election Campaign Highlights As the provincial election campaign continued, the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals, and NDP announced more plans to improve Nova Scotia, including cutting ...
Oct 29, 2024
N.S. leaders open campaign with focus on minimum wage, accountability, and healthcare
Nova Scotia's three main parties marked the first full day of the election campaign by outlining plans on affordability, accountability, and healthcare as well as with criticisms of each other. ...
Oct 28, 2024
N.S. campaigns underway, opposition critical of timing
The Nova Scotia election campaign has officially begun, but the timing of Premier Tim Houston's snap election call has sparked criticism from opposition parties. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill condemne...
Oct 28, 2024 Gwen / CC
Bridgewater teen charged for threating school in Ontario
A 14-year-old from Bridgewater has been charged with multiple offences linked to threats made against St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville, Ontario. Between September and October, these thre...
Oct 28, 2024
Timothy Halman appointed Nova Scotia's new Deputy Premier
Premier Tim Houston has announced who will be taking over following Allan MacMaster's decision to leave provincial politics for a federal seat in Cape Breton. Timothy Halman, the current Environment M...
Oct 25, 2024
N.S. Liberals accuse MLA Tilley of data breach prior to crossing floor
The Nova Scotia Liberal Party has accused former MLA Fred Tilley of improperly accessing party files a day before he crossed the floor to join the Progressive Conservatives. Liberal president Margaret...
Oct 25, 2024
CIHI report highlights gaps in access to health care across Canada
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has released a new report outlining the current challenges in Canada's health care system, focusing on four key areas: primary health care access, ...
Oct 25, 2024
ALC releases annual report, profits up as are losses to offshore gambling
Atlantic Lottery's (ALC) latest annual report reveals $487 million in profits returned to the four Atlantic provinces in 2023-24. The organization saw growth across its online gambling platforms, with...
Oct 24, 2024
GoFundMe set up for family of 19 year old woman killed at Mumford Walmart
Editor's note: The following story contains disturbing information related to a tragic death at a Walmart in Halifax. Please be advised. A GoFundMe page has been launched to support the family of a 19...
Oct 24, 2024
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