Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Province expands program that helps seniors stay home longer
A program that helps seniors stay at home longer is expanding in the HRM. The province says their CAPABLE pilot will now be available in places like Highfield Park, downtown Dartmouth, Burnside, south...
Oct 02, 2024
N.S. home heating rebate now open
A chance for you to save on heating your home. Applications are set to open for the province's Heating Assistance Rebate program. Those who qualify can receive a $600 rebate. It's for families who ear...
Oct 01, 2024
Halifax Mooseheads 50/50 sales move to online only
A big change if you buy 50/50 tickets at Halifax Mooseheads games. Ticket sales are now online only. The team says it's due to changes in the province's alcohol and gaming rules. You can play from any...
Sep 27, 2024 (SOURCE: Souls Harbour Rescue Mission)
Housing starts up in first half of 2024: CMHC
Housing starts are up in Canada's largest cities. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the numbers rose by four percent in the first half of this year. That's compared to the same...
Sep 26, 2024
New dialysis units coming to Shelburne, Richmond, Springhill
The province says more people will have access to dialysis treatments, closer to home. Health Minister Michelle Thompson announced three new units will be constructed at hospitals in Shelburne, Richmo...
Sep 25, 2024
Halifax to host 4 U SPORTS national championships
Halifax is getting four national university championships. U SPORTS says it marks a new chapter for university sports in Canada. Scotiabank Centre will be backdrop for all the tournaments. First up, t...
Sep 25, 2024
Lobster industry reps walk out of meeting with DFO
Fishing industry reps walked out of a meeting with DFO in Halifax. It happened Tuesday morning after the Maritimes Lobster Advisory Committee requested a discussion on illegal fishing in the Maritimes...
Sep 25, 2024
Man charged with assault, break-and-enter in Halifax
A 42-year-old man is facing charges after incidents in Halifax. Late Saturday night, Regional Police say the man entered a bus at the Lacewood terminal. The man threatened the driver, caused damage to...
Sep 24, 2024
Communities chosen for 4 new schools in HRCE
New schools are coming to the HRM. The province says they're building four new schools in Timberlea, Middle Sackville, Port Wallace and Bedford. Education minister Becky Druhan says they're in additio...
Sep 24, 2024
Lebouthillier says N.S. also responsible for deterring illegal fishing
The federal fisheries minister says Nova Scotia plays a big role in ending illegal lobster fishing. In a letter to provincial fisheries minister Kent Smith, Diane Lebouthillier says any serious effort...
Sep 24, 2024
