Nova Scotia premier announces one point cut to HST, to 14 per cent, starting April 1
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced a one percentage point cut to the harmonized sales tax starting...
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Nova Scotia Liberal Fred Tilley quits to join governing Progressive Conservatives
HALIFAX -- A member of Nova Scotia's Opposition Liberals is crossing the floor to join the governing Progressive Conservatives.
Foreign doctors' skills will be assessed while they care for Nova Scotia patients
HALIFAX -- A new program to more quickly integrate internationally trained doctors into Nova Scotia's health system is set to...
Nova Scotia government defends funding offer rejected by wine industry
HALIFAX -- An offer of additional financial aid to Nova Scotia's wine industry is still on the table despite being...
Nova Scotia wine growers walk away from government aid negotiations for industry
HALIFAX -- The working group examining support for Nova Scotia's wine industry has lost its co-chair, who resigned this week...
Nova Scotia legislature wraps after quick 10-day sitting, acrimony with Ottawa
HALIFAX -- The fall sitting of the Nova Scotia legislature concluded Friday after just 10 sitting days, but the government...
Nova Scotia adopts bill declaring domestic violence in the province an epidemic
HALIFAX -- Following an extraordinary reversal by Premier Tim Houston, the Nova Scotia legislature on Thursday adopted a bill declaring...
Nova Scotia proposes two-year extension to five-per-cent rent cap until end of 2027
HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia government wants to extend its five per cent cap on rent increases another two years...
With expansion of phone app, Nova Scotia patients can access a suite of health info
HALIFAX -- Information on hospital visits and other medical records is now available for Nova Scotians through the province's mobile...
Nova Scotia municipalities urged to get creative to find new revenue streams: report
HALIFAX -- The tax base for municipalities across Nova Scotia isn't keeping up with the cost of services and programs...
Nova Scotia premier says election call could come before summer 2025 fixed date
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's premier is casting doubt on whether he will adhere to the fixed provincial election date his...