Category Archives: News
Province didn't consult Halifax on new city housing and transportation plan
The mayor of Halifax said he’s concerned the province may waste resources doing work the city has already done. The premier announced the province’s housing plan Wednesday. It includes the...
Oct 21, 2021
Buckle up, gas prices set to rise again
You might want to buckle up as gas prices are set to spike again on Friday. The fuel company Wilsons is predicting gas will climb nearly 3 cents per litre in Nova Scotia at midnight. Diesel is set to ...
Oct 21, 2021
NDP calls two-year rent cap extension ‘major victory’
The opposition is calling government’s move to keep the rent cap in place until 2023 a big win. NDP Leader Gary Burrill says this step is a “major victory” as it will allow many Nova...
Oct 21, 2021
How To Keep Growing A $14-Billion Energy Industry In A Net Zero Economy
Addressing climate change is among the most important challenges facing the world today. However, many questions remain about how it can be accomplished. How long will it take? Who will pay for the tr...
Oct 21, 2021
COVID cases dropping, new infection at Valley hospital
Nova Scotia is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 and 27 recoveries. There are three cases in Halifax region, two cases in Western health zone and one case in Northern region. There is community spre...
Oct 20, 2021
Tories to keep rent-cap until 2023
Premier Tim Houston has changed his stance on rent control. Houston had been unequivocal during his campaign, and as recently in a press conference on Oct. 8, he would not extend rent control past the...
Oct 20, 2021
Inflation Rate Climbs 4.4% In September
Canada’s annual inflation rate jumped by 4.4 per cent last month, up from 4.1 per cent in August. Statistics Canada says that is the fastest pace since February 2003. The agency says higher tran...
Oct 20, 2021
Dog owners be aware, kennel cough is sweeping through Halifax
A local animal hospital says you should keep a close watch on your dog as kennel cough is making the rounds in the Halifax area. The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic in Dartmouth has taken to social medi...
Oct 20, 2021
Premier concerned over continued community spread of COVID
The premier says he’s concerned over the continued community spread of COVID-19 in Halifax. Houston says the transmission is mainly among the unvaccinated. “It’s really simple, if CO...
Oct 20, 2021
MPs will need to be double vaxxed to enter House of Commons
Starting next month only people who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to step foot in the House of Commons. The vaccine mandate has been ordered by the Board of Internal Economy and was announced b...
Oct 20, 2021
