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The Mist, a large, international television production which begins filming in Nova Scotia today, July 18, has been approved for funding through the province’s Film and Television Production Incentive Fund. Based on a Stephen King book, The Mist is one of the highest budgeted productions ever to film in the province. Government authorized $5.9 million […]

Hello friends of Fairview-Clayton Park. I hope the end of summer is treating you well. As we settle back into our regular schedules, I wanted to wish you all a good start to the new school year. I have never felt that summer ends after Labour Day, so we have decided to host a number of […]

Waterfront Development Corporation will host the Colombian Navy sail training vessel ARC Gloria on the Halifax waterfront. The vessel will arrive on Monday, July 18 at 9 a.m. and will dock at The Cable Wharf, 1751 Lower Water St. Through the corporation’s Visiting Ship Program, free deck tours will be available Monday, July 18 from […]

A new 25-bed nursing home will replace the Bethany facility presently used by the Sisters of St. Martha in Antigonish. The current facility has a number of safety concerns including the lack of a sprinkler system. The new building, funded by Shannex, will provide a safe, modern facility and, when the nursing home beds are […]

Plans are in place to distribute provincial government mail and cheques if there is a Canada Post postal service disruption. Nova Scotians will be able to use Access Nova Scotia Centres and some government offices to drop off provincial government mail beginning Tuesday, July 12, if there isn’t a settlement. “We’re prepared to deal with […]

Support from government will mean more Nova Scotia seniors will live independently and safely in their homes and be active in their communities. Fourteen non-profit groups providing direct service to seniors, as well as education and awareness of senior abuse and crime prevention programs, are receiving senior safety grants, totalling almost $280,000. Also, 30 non-profit […]

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission wants to hear from you. Many Nova Scotians rely on advice from their financial advisors. Knowing what advice must be disclosed and what you as an investor need to ask can directly impact your financial future. Most people don’t know the conduct required of financial advisors under the current laws. […]

Administrative changes to the province’s liquor licensing regulations will cut red tape and ensure the regulations better meet the needs of business owners. The changes involve the setting of maximum occupancy numbers and more flexibility in converting restaurant space to lounge space. Previously liquor licences required two maximum occupancy numbers, one set by the Office […]

The Government House Summer Tour Program began Friday, July 1 and will run until Monday, Aug. 29. Every summer, Government House opens its doors to the public. Guided tours will be conducted from Friday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant and Mrs. Joan Grant welcome all Nova Scotians and visitors […]

In 2017, Canadians across the country will mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Nova Scotia has launched the 150 Forward Fund to help communities and groups create programs and events to celebrate Canada’s birthday. The 150 Forward Fund is available to non-profit enterprises and co-operatives that want to create, promote and participate in local and […]