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Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products
The Nova Scotia government has announced a $300,000 pilot program to help people buy local. Development Minister Colton LeBlanc says that with the looming trade war with the United States, it's important to make it easier for the public to identify and buy products from Nova Scotia.
N.S. tables bill aimed at eliminating interprovincial trade barriers
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has tabled a bill aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers, and he is looking for other provinces and territories to do the same.
Halifax business community says city deserves three more seats in N.S. Legislature
Chéticamp is one step closer to becoming the fourth Acadian community to get its own protected electoral riding. But the Halifax Chamber of Commerce says there needs to be a wider look at voter representation in the province.
New 14-storey tower at Halifax hospital ready for patients by 2031
Provincial health minister says the project is the largest piece of health-care infrastructure ever undertaken in Atlantic Canada.
N.S. government says U.S. tariff threat 'wakeup call' as legislature opens
Friday's throne speech focused on expanding natural resource exploitation, including hydrogen, offshore wind and critical minerals.
N.S. to build 242 new public housing units
Nova Scotia's capital plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year nearly doubles the number of new public housing units planned in the province.
N.S. auditor general calls out billions in spending outside budget process
Kim Adair says spending outside the official budget process has hit $7 billion over the last decade. Her report says the government spent $1.38 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year that wasn't first authorized by a majority vote in the legislature.
Nova Scotia's main party leaders spar in final TV debate of election campaign
Issues of health care, cost of living dominate roundtable discussion.
Nova Scotia Liberals highlight housing plan, NDP talks support for small business
Nova Scotia's Liberal and NDP leaders highlighted platform pledges related to housing and support for small businesses Friday, as Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston campaigned outside of Halifax.
N.S. Liberals pledge to help renters, while NDP promises to open more health clinics if elected
The Liberals and New Democrats spent Wednesday on the campaign trail appealing to renters struggling to make ends meet and people in need of a primary care provider.