Author Archives: Evan Taylor

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) is calling on the province to pair new school construction with a plan to ensure enough staff and supports are in place, following criticism of the government's s...

This week as longtime Conservative MP Chris d'Entremont crossed the floor to join the governing Liberals-just hours after Prime Minister Mark Carney tabled his first federal budget. MP d'Entremont, wh...

Commuters on Highway 103 once again have a set of blue and yellow eyes watching over them. The new painting, which is located past Exit 6 on the eastbound side of the highway and has the words "LOVE N...

Nova Scotia's government is offering a largely positive response to Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget, saying it sees the plan as one that prioritizes innovation, growth, and opportuni...

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. His family says he passed away on Tuesday from complications related to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Cheney was a dominant fi...

Prime Minister Mark Carney will table his first federal budget Tuesday, describing it as a plan that will require "sacrifice" while delivering what he's called "generational investments." The budget c...

Part-time instructors at Dalhousie University have voted to ratify a new collective agreement that brings major improvements to wages and job security, while similar strikes continue at Saint Mary's a...

Nova Scotia municipalities are being invited to apply for new funding to help plan for the impacts of climate change along the province's coast. The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) has...

The South Shore Lumberjacks are no longer undefeated, after falling in their Friday matchup against the Capstone Colts 11-3. Prior to the loss the Jacks had rattled off nine wins to start their season...

Nova Scotia musician and producer Joel Plaskett has received the province's top arts honour, the Portia White Prize, at this year's Creative Nova Scotia Awards in Halifax. The award recognizes Plasket...