haligonia.ca Latest Halifax News, Traffic, Weather And Information
A new electronic system will enhance quality of care in long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia.
The International Resident Assessment Instrument for Long Term Care Facilities, commonly called interRAI, will allow health...
Read More »Support for Data Runway, Businesses
The Invest Nova Scotia Fund is helping businesses across the province use data to innovate and solve problems.
The fund's independent board of directors announced today, Oct. 19, it has approved an investment of nearly $500,000...
Read More »First Responders Receive Grants for Safety Equipment
Volunteer first responder organizations will be able to purchase necessary safety equipment with help from the Emergency Services Provider Fund.
Municipal Affairs Minister Chuck Porter announced more than $900,000 in grants for...
Read More »Changes to Legislation Strengthen Apprenticeship System, Make Workplaces Safer
Amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act, proclaimed on Oct. 18, make for a stronger trades system in the province.
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has additional tools and authority to enforce...
Read More »Deer Hunting Season Begins Oct. 26
General deer hunting season in Nova Scotia begins Friday, Oct. 26, and continues to Saturday, Dec. 1. Hunters are required to carry a compass and waterproof matches. Anyone going into the woods should also carry a map or GPS unit, a first-aid...
Read More »Grants Help Businesses Improve Accessibility
More businesses across the province are investing in improvements to their establishments, making them more accessible to persons with disabilities.
Kevin Murphy, MLA for Eastern Shore, on behalf of Communities, Culture and...
Read More »NSBI Approves Innovation Rebate
Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for B.R. Printing Plates Company Limited, also known as Maritime Labels and Packaging.
Founded in 1970, the company has...
Read More »More Clean Energy Coming to Mi’kmaw Communities
Mi’kmaw communities are once again showing leadership in Nova Scotia’s energy sector by adding more clean, renewable solar energy to the electricity grid.
Kings South MLA Keith Irving, on behalf of Energy and Mines...
Read More »Grants Support Municipal Infrastructure Projects
The province announced today, Oct. 15, support for 10 communities for water and wastewater projects through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program.
“Access to safe drinking water and wastewater treatment are... Read More »
Heating Assistance Rebate Program Launched
Nova Scotians can apply for the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) using a fast and easy online application process.
The program, launched today, Oct. 15, offers a rebate up to $200 to help people heat their homes. ...
Read More »