Halifax Examiner

Nova Scotia sees dramatic drop in number of children in ‘temporary emergency arrangements,’ but there’s still no child and youth advocate

Craig Beaton, deputy minister with the Department of Opportunities and Social Development said the department has "full intention to have the office stood up within the remainder of this fiscal year." ...
Halifax Examiner

Nova Scotia has a new Traffic Safety Act. Here’s what some road safety advocates and elected officials have to say

Advocates talks about concerns around clarity of language in the new act, as well as no photo radar.
Halifax Examiner

Emera plans on buying Canadian Utilities for $14.3 billion

Canadian Utilities operates in Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Puerto Rico.
Halifax Examiner

Halifax regional council votes in favour of sending report, letter on assessment cap to municipal affairs minister

Janet Steele said the CAP creates barriers that affect people’s housing choices.
Halifax Examiner

‘Everywhere Mayor’ Dave Corkum on going from leading a small town to a big municipality

Corkum served as mayor of Kentville for 11 years. He was elected as mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings in ...
Halifax Examiner

Older, white, rural residents support Halifax cops; 85% of people in marginalized groups want alternative policing models, surveys find

Survey will be presented to the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners meeting on Wednesday.