HALIFAX — Nova Scotians are expected to find out today how much their power rates are going up. The provincial regulator is planning to release its decision on Nova Scotia Power’s request for a pair of rate increases. The privately-owned electric utility is seeking a 3.8 per cent power rate bump retroactive to Jan. 1, […]
OTTAWA — The union representing staff at Global Affairs Canada says the foreign service is laying off dozens of its highest-skilled diplomats, while asking other envoys moving across continents to wait months for their personal items. The cuts come as Global Affairs Canada sets out its plans to meet budget belt tightening requirements laid out […]
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — More than a thousand miles from the Iran war, Muslim residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir are collecting donations for Iranians: gold, cash, even utensils and livestock. Community leaders and elders have set up stalls in this part of the disputed Himalayan region, which is overwhelmingly Muslim and split between India and Pakistan […]
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — More than a thousand kilometers from the Iran war, Muslim residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir are collecting donations for Iranians: gold, cash, even utensils and livestock. Community leaders and elders have set up stalls in this part of the disputed Himalayan region, which is overwhelmingly Muslim and split between India and Pakistan […]
As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta. A jury in New Mexico found on Tuesday that the social media giant’s platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty. […]
Iran received a 15-point proposal from the U.S. to reach a ceasefire in the war, two Pakistani officials said Wednesday. The Pakistani officials described the proposal broadly as touching on sanctions relief, civilian nuclear cooperation, a rollback of Iran’s nuclear program, monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency, missile limits and access for shipping through […]
Nova Scotia’s health department says spring doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now available for people at the highest risk of severe illness from the disease. Bookings to get an additional dose opened on Tuesday. The shot can be booked as long as it’s been three months since the last dose or a known COVID-19 […]
Thousands of long term care workers in Nova Scotia are in strike position. According to a release from the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the sector’s union did not reach a deal with the province on Tuesday during the final round of conciliation talks. CUPE long term care coordinator Tammy Martin says the union was […]
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to own the Toronto Blue Jays, here’s your chance. Rogers has launched the Game Day Owner experience where fans can submit an application for their chance to win one of six once-in-a-lifetime experiences. There will be one winner per month in which the fan will attend […]
It is only just a little over a month before the Halifax Tides launch their sophomore season. In celebration, the Northern Super League franchise held a ceremony on Monday night where Halifax’s professional women’s soccer team unveiled this year’s kit in a ceremony at Pier 21. All 22 players on the roster were also introduced […]