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Groups condemn Ottawa for slashing programs N.S. uses to bring newcomers to province
Industries that have relied on newcomers to take hard-to-fill jobs say Ottawa's drastic cuts to immigration programs are "short-sighted" and "irresponsible," and suggest they will have a devastating effect on Nova Scotia's construction and hospitality sectors.
N.S. premier warns U.S. tariffs could affect thousands of jobs in the province
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said his administration will introduce a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming into the United States from Canada.
Glitches force N.S. Health to put text message reminders on hold
Nova Scotia Health won't be sending out any more text messages to remind people of their medical appointments until it can be sure glitches in the system launched Monday are fixed.
Text messages, notifications now available for most N.S. Health appointments
Nova Scotia Health is hoping to reduce the number of people who miss appointments simply because they forgot they had one. Clinics will now send text messages to phones and reminders to those who use the YourHealthNS app.
Nova Scotia to complete almost all wildfire report recommendations by March
A senior official in the Department of Natural Resources says nearly all the recommendations put forward in a report on the 2023 wildfires will be completed by this spring.
SINs compromised in cybersecurity breach of PowerSchool in Cape Breton-Victoria region
The Nova Scotia government says an investigation into a cybersecurity breach of PowerSchool, a widely used student information system, revealed that social insurance numbers of about 250 staff in the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education have been compromised.
School support staff union accuses Houston government of stalling contract talks
The union that represents 5,000 school support workers who have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike is accusing the Houston government of delaying contract talks.
N.S. Liberals commend Trudeau for announcing departure, say PM made 'right decision'
Nova Scotia Liberals praised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday for announcing his intention to step down as Liberal leader and prime minister, calling it the right move for the embattled governing party.
HST holiday little to cheer about for Nova Scotia distillers
Nova Scotia distillers are worried the temporary tax cut on some alcohol but not bottles of liquor will cut into sales during their normally best sales month.
Good Samaritans to complete delivery of rescued packages
An Annapolis Valley woman is grateful for honest people and an online Facebook page created to post images of wayward packages.