 | | | | February 25 , 2026 at 06:51:52 p.m. AST • : | | In less than 72 hours the Progressive Conservative government of Premier Tim Houston has released a budget, a capital plan and six bills affecting more than 30 pieces of legislation. | | Read more | |  | | | | February 25 , 2026 at 06:59:41 p.m. AST • : | | The Office of Addictions and Mental Health is cutting a total of $110,000 from two mass shooting-related programs, both of
which came out of recommendations from the public inquiry that investigated the 2020 tragedy in which a gunman dressed as a Mountie killed 22 people over two days.
| | Read more | |  | | | | February 25 , 2026 at 06:58:45 p.m. AST • : | | The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers said it was 'disappointed' by the Houston goverment's decision and that it will impact its ability to ensure safe delivery of ethical social work and making sure the most vulnerable voices are heard. | | Read more | | |  | | | | February 25 , 2026 at 07:27:59 p.m. AST • : | | Businesses along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton are trying to find the right buyer to take over shop. For some, it's a process that has been ongoing for years. | | Read more | |  | | | | February 25 , 2026 at 07:27:33 p.m. AST • : | | New bill increases fines, allows peace officers to enforce cannabis rules alongside police, and introduces a new offence for landlords who knowingly allow unregulated cannabis dispensaries to operate on their property. | | Read more | | | |
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