The cabinet minister responsible for Nova Scotia’s Residential Tenancies Act is promising to release a consultant’s report that laid out how the province could set up an enforcement unit to ensure landlords and tenants comply with the law. The Houston government hired Davis Pier Consulting in November 2022 to map out how Nova Scotia could set up … Read More “Houston government promises to release tenancy enforcement unit report” »
Despite what the default options on payment terminals might read, Canadians still want to tip around 15 per cent, according to a new survey. While tipping at sit-down restaurants is generally seen as appropriate, the majority of people don’t want to be asked to chip in any extra money when it comes to takeout food. … Read More “Some restaurants have increased their default tip options. Canadians think you should give this much” »
In 1924, two brothers from Lebanon arrived in Amherst, N.S., and launched a store selling work wear. A century later, the family business is still going strong. Mansour’s Menswear is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. Robert Mansour, who took over the business from his father in the 1990s, remembers running through the store as … Read More “‘I’m so proud that we could do 100 years’: Family-owned business marks major milestone in menswear” »
The Nova Scotia RCMP is investigating the suspicious disappearance of a 55-year-old woman. According to an RCMP news release, Esther Jones was last seen in Kingston on Aug. 31 and reported missing on Sept. 2. Police found Jones’ silver 2009 Volkswagen Passat abandoned in Greenwood on Sept. 4. The RCMP has deemed Jones’ disappearance as … Read More “N.S. RCMP investigating disappearance of 55-year-old woman” »
RCMP in southwest Nova Scotia are investigating a possible arson after a building in the community of Belliveaus Cove was partly destroyed by fire last week, but police say they don’t believe it’s linked to the fisheries dispute in the area or organized crime. Police and firefighters were called around 3:55 a.m. Friday to a local … Read More “Building at public grounds in southwest N.S. damaged in suspicious fire” »
The leaders of New Brunswick’s three political parties in the legislature are delivering special presentations in municipal council chambers across the province, in the lead-up to a fall provincial election writ being issued. Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs, Liberal Leader Susan Holt, and Green Party Leader David Coon all delivered presentations at a special council … Read More “N.B. party leaders make campaign pitches to city councillors before fall election” »
HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia government is planning to kick-start its offshore wind industry — with or without federal approval — and launch a first call for project bids next year. Amendments tucked into an omnibus bill introduced Tuesday will help ensure the province meets its offshore wind and climate change goals, Natural Resources Minister … Read More “Nova Scotia bill would kick-start offshore wind industry without approval from Ottawa” »
Nova Scotia is pushing ahead with legislative changes that would allow bids to open for offshore wind projects next year. The amendments announced Tuesday will see the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board become the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator. Its new mandate will include offshore renewable energy projects and power lines. Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia’s minister of natural … Read More “Nova Scotia charges ahead with offshore wind regulator, aims to open bids next year” »
FREDERICTON – A New Brunswick First Nation is calling for a “thorough investigation” after an RCMP officer fatally shot an Indigenous man during a wellness check. The Serious Incident Response Team, which is investigating the Sunday shooting at Elsipogtog First Nation, says that when two officers “were approached by a male carrying weapons,” one of … Read More “N.B. Liberal leader says death of Indigenous man during wellness check ‘inexplicable’” »
A Halifax mother says she was left feeling terrified after her eight-year-old twin daughters were more than 4½ hours late returning home from school on the bus, prompting her to call police amid a lack of communication from school and transportation officials. Chloe Daigle’s children attend École Mer et Monde in Halifax’s south end and are … Read More “Halifax mother demands answers after school bus drops off young kids 4½ hours late” »
