Category Archives: News
Province moves to get more registered nurses working in Nova Scotia
The province is making changes to get more registered nurses working in Nova Scotia. It has announced eligibility criteria is being expanded to allow more Licensed Practical Nurses to qualify for bach...
Jun 07, 2022
Dairy Farmers Requesting Second Milk Price Increase For 2022
Got milk? It could cost you even more in 2022, if a request from the Dairy Farmers of Canada is approved. They're looking for increases for the second time this year due to rising inflation costs. Dai...
Jun 07, 2022 (SOURCE: PIXABAY)
Water Safety Tips From Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service
Nova Scotians are already taking advantage of the warm weather by hitting the water. However lifeguard coverage doesn’t start at provincial beaches and parks until July 1st. Nova Scotia Lifeguar...
Jun 06, 2022
Arrest warrant issued for Nova Scotia man
A province-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old Nova Scotia man wanted for aggravated assault. Police say Patrick John Viviers from Dartmouth has also been charged with assault causin...
Jun 06, 2022
N.S. man charged with murder after pedestrian struck by pickup truck
A Nova Scotia man has been charged with murder after a 56-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Pictou on Friday night. The Mounties were called to the collision on Denoon Str...
Jun 06, 2022
DFO undertaking major recruting effort, looking to hire 200 officers in next three years
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is trying to be proactive as they look to deal with a large portion of their enforcement staff approaching retirement. Last week, they issued a hiring notice ind...
Jun 06, 2022
Doctors Nova Scotia welcomes new president
A Halifax-based family physician is the new head of Doctors Nova Scotia. Dr. Leisha Hawker has taken on the role of president. She works primarily out of the North End Community Health Centre on Gotti...
Jun 06, 2022
Millions Of Canadians Going Hungry Due To Rising Costs
New research has found around seven million Canadians are going hungry due to rising inflation and housing costs. The newly released data from Food Banks Canada shows one in five Canadians reported go...
Jun 06, 2022
Frost advisory issued for parts of Nova Scotia
You may want to cover your plants with cold temperatures set to descend on Nova Scotia. Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for the eastern mainland to Cape Breton. The national weather for...
Jun 06, 2022
Instagram Rolling Out Amber Alerts
Across the social media platform, Instagram will start rolling out Amber Alerts. The alerts will take over the screen while users are in the app and feature as much information as available from the A...
Jun 06, 2022
