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First upgrades to N.S. cellular infrastructure to be complete this month
The first upgraded towers intended to expand cellular service in Nova Scotia will become operational this month, MLAs on the legislature’s standing committee on community services heard on Tuesday.
Interim N.S. Liberal leader unsure if he wants job permanently as party releases leadership rules
The new leader will be selected at a convention on Nov. 28, 2026. Candidates have until July 28, 2026, to submit their nomination package, but whether that shortlist will include interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette remains to be seen.
NDP chastises N.S. government over environmental racism recommendations
The leader of Nova Scotia’s Official Opposition says the government’s refusal to release the recommendations from a panel on environmental racism is the latest example of the Progressive Conservatives ducking transparency.
N.S. government looks to compensate rent supplement recipients who were underpaid
Nova Scotia’s minister responsible for housing has asked officials in his department to look at compensating rent supplement recipients who were underpaid for the last two years.
N.S. government refuses to release recommendations of environmental racism report
Opposition leaders say it's disgraceful that the Nova Scotia government is refusing to release the recommendations of a report it received on environmental racism. Justice Minister Becky Druhan is also refusing to say if she’s even read those recommendations.
Health advocates express concern about potential alcohol sales changes in N.S.
As the Nova Scotia government prepares to uncork consultation on whether to expand retail options for alcohol in the province, a coalition of health groups is calling for those talks to be transparent and for consideration of potential risks to play a factor in any decision.
Nova Scotia travel nurse program starts slowly
Nova Scotia’s internal travel nurse program is off to a slow start, but officials say that’s by design.
Advocates call for increased efforts to curb youth vaping
Health advocates say there must be enhanced efforts by the provincial government to help lower youth vaping rates and prevent young people from trying the products in the first place.
Amid Alberta referendum questions, Houston says Canada is better united
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he’s not given much thought to whether legislation advanced by his counterpart in Alberta would make it easier for that province to leave Canada, but he believes the country is stronger if it remains united.
Free shingles vaccines for N.S. seniors begin next week
Nova Scotians 65 and older can now book an appointment for a free shingles vaccine, with appointments beginning May 28. The vaccine, which comes in two doses, costs about $400.