Halifax’s NATO Connection Deepens as BDC Joins Defence-Tech Investor Network
HALIFAX/CANADA — Canada’s federal development bank is joining a NATO defence-technology investment network — and Halifax has a direct connection to the initiative. The Business Development Bank of Canada has been accepted into the investor network…
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Bank of Canada Governor Speaks in Halifax Today
HALIFAX — Canada’s top central banker is in Halifax today for a closely watched speech on the state of the economy. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem is addressing the Halifax Partnership at the Halifax Convention Centre. The Bank says…
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Nova Scotia Budget Consultation Comes to New Minas Thursday
NEW MINAS — Annapolis Valley residents will get a chance this week to tell the province how they would build Nova Scotia’s next budget. The provincial government’s Building Our Budget Together consultation comes to the Louis Millett Community…
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Acadia Researcher Explores Genetics and Endangered Species in Wolfville Tonight
WOLFVILLE — Genetics, rare species and conservation are the focus of a free public science talk in Wolfville tonight. The Blomidon Naturalists Society is hosting retired Acadia University professor Don Stewart for its monthly Nature Talk beginning at 7…
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Free Community Supper Returns to Wolfville Farmers’ Market Tonight
WOLFVILLE — A weekly program aimed at bringing Annapolis Valley residents together over a free meal returns to the Wolfville Farmers’ Market tonight. Soups and Sides runs from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Monday at the DeWolfe Building on Elm Avenue. The free…
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CBU launches master’s program in healthcare leadership
Cape Breton University’s first class of healthcare leadership students is underway, with 26 students enrolled in a new graduate program. Classes began September 9 for the 16-month Master of Healthcare Leadership and Innovation. The province announced the…
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Nova Scotia seeks applicants for provincial boards and commissions
Nova Scotians interested in helping shape public services can apply for positions on provincial agencies, boards and commissions. The province launched its latest recruitment call Friday, highlighting opportunities in healthcare, agriculture, education,…
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South Bishop Road reduced to one lane for construction
Drivers using South Bishop Road in Coldbrook should expect lane restrictions as crews carry out ditch, culvert and paving work. The province’s September 18 traffic advisory says the section between Trunk 1 and Highway 101 is reduced to one lane until…
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Nova Scotia warns some callers may have trouble reaching 911
Nova Scotia issued an advisory Thursday morning warning that intermittent telecommunications outages may prevent some wireless and internet-phone users from reaching 911. The province said it was still assessing the disruption, which appeared to involve…
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Valley families seek answers after stored cremated remains discovered
Families are seeking answers after the new owners of a Coldbrook funeral home contacted them about cremated remains still held in storage. Amanda Sabean told The Canadian Press her family buried what they believed were her father’s ashes in 2018. She…
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