Lena Metlege Diab

• N.S. cabinet minister stepping down to try and run for federal Liberals in Halifax West

  Minister Lena Metlege Diab has announced that she will be stepping away from provincial politics as she seeks to become the Liberal MP for Halifax West, Geoff Regan's old riding.

  Politics

  Jun 8, 2021
  
• Nova Scotia says new francophone school coming to Halifax peninsula

  The pre-primary to Grade 8 school will be located on the corner of Oxford Street and Bayers Road in Halifax, at the site of the former RCMP headquarters. 

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2021
  
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• Nova Scotia minimum wage increasing to $12.95 an hour in April

  A $12.95 per hour minimum wage means Nova Scotia will have the second-highest minimum wage in Atlantic Canada.

  Economy

  Jan 26, 2021
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• Nova Scotia approved record number of newcomers specialized in essential services in 2020

  The province said many health-care professionals were attracted this year, including continuing care assistants, nurses and 21 physicians.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2020
• N.S. Liberal Party to meet this weekend, decide rules of the race to replace Stephen McNeil

  It's been more than two weeks since the premier announced his resignation, and so far, only two people have indicated interest in replacing him.

  Politics

  Aug 17, 2020
• Nova Scotia saw record-breaking number of immigrants in 2019: data

  According to recently released federal government data, the 7,580 new permanent residents surpass the previous record of 5,970 in 2018.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2020
• N.S. association calls for federal, provincial support of refugee sponsorship program

  Many immigrants and refugees are choosing to settle in Nova Scotia — and it's a trend that's continuing to rise.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2019