On August 2, Nova Scotia’s Environment and Climate Change minister Tim Halman approved the proposal by Toronto’s Signal Gold for an open pit gold mine in Goldboro, on the province’s Eastern Shore. Signal Gold, which until recently was called Anaconda Mining (an anaconda is a giant snake that strangles its prey), plans to operate the […]
What politicians say they will do about higher power bills stemming from delays at Muskrat Falls
As the Halifax Examiner reported on Monday, Nova Scotia Power anticipates it will spend an extra $174 million this year to buy more fossil fuels and more carbon credits to offset GHG emissions that are higher than permitted under Nova Scotia’s cap-and-trade legislation. “Due to reduced availability of Muskrat Falls energy as compared to what […]
Higher power bills on the way as delays continue at Muskrat Falls
Ongoing delays in the promised flow of hydroelectricity from Labrador’s Muskrat Falls will deliver Nova Scotians at least one thing with certainty: higher power bills. Here’s why: In June, the province received less than half the amount of contracted energy — known as the Nova Scotia Block — because of frustrating problems with General Electric […]
People’s Park, the police, and the solution that isn’t
It's not clear what will happen next at the homeless encampment at Meagher Park. What is clear is that whatever it is won't solve the real problems.
I do not believe further civilian efforts will result in the park being vacated, as such I am asking your help to enforce the relevant provisions of the Municipal Parks By-law and the Protection of Property Act as set out in the notice. Between now, and when you enforce, we will continue to work to […]
Grants for seniors, gold mining, the premier’s ‘friends,’ and more from Question Period
Starting September 1, seniors who live on less than $37,500 a year will be able to apply for a $750 non-taxable grant from the provincial government. Seniors and Long-term Care Minister Barbara Adams says between 60,000 and 70,000 Nova Scotians should be eligible for the grant. Unlike the previous senior care grant introduced last spring, […]
Valley hospital’s Team Lavender supports spiritual, emotional, psychological needs of health care workers
In his 13 years working at Valley Regional Hospital, Nick Swift says this is by far the most challenging time to be in health care. “Things are pretty stressful at the given moment. We’re dealing with a lot of patient volume and acuity, and it coincides with a lot of staff vacancies. So we’re dealing […]
One of Premier Tim Houston’s ‘friends’ tapped to run Crown corp wants to infill Dartmouth Cove
One of the “personal friends” Premier Tim Houston appointed to look after consolidated Crown corporations is also the owner of a company associated with the application to infill Dartmouth Cove. Houston appointed Tom Hickey, CEO of Atlantic Road Construction and Paving Ltd., to run the newly-created Invest Nova Scotia, to be compensated up to $18,000 […]
Chender, Churchill concerned shelving new art gallery may mean cuts, delays for other projects
The decision to postpone the construction of a new home for the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is not opposed by the leaders of the Liberal and New Democratic parties. But Liberal leader Zach Churchill and NDP leader Claudia Chender expressed concerns about what this announcement could signal. On Wednesday, the province announced in a […]
New Art Gallery of Nova Scotia project put on hold
The new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia planned for the Halifax waterfront is now on hold indefinitely. The announcement was made in a news release on Wednesday afternoon. “We value the arts and want to make sure there is a home for art to be shared and displayed in our province,” Premier Tim Houston said […]
Legislators vote to not increase their pay
The Houston government introduced amendments to the House of Assembly Act today that will prevent MLAs from receiving pay raises recommended by an Independent review panel. The amendments, which are expected to be supported by all political parties, would also see Premier Tim Houston take a voluntary pay cut of $11,246.01. The recommendations made by […]
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