Nova Scotia government to extend benefits to volunteer firefighters
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Nova Scotia government to extend benefits to volunteer firefighters
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Nova Scotia government to extend benefits to volunteer firefighters
01:24 | October 17, 2019
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09:51 | August 6, 2026
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New report shows N.S government held federal funds intended for land protection
02:11 | August 6, 2026
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Road safety groups call for regulations on large SUV’s and pickup trucks
02:15 | August 6, 2026
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Environmental advocates call on Nova Scotia government to better protect provincial parks
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Nova Scotia rolls out new RCMP billing model
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New townhouses for health-care workers open in Bridgewater
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Maritime premiers to explore a more coordinated approach to power in the region.
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Halifax Water applies for 650% increase in water hook up fees for new developments
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Municipal politicians call for basic income supports
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Houston government leaves out Mi’kmaw voices from upcoming natural resources meetings
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11:21 | July 22, 2026
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02:08 | July 22, 2026
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Maritime provinces facing health-care strain, looking to feds for financing
02:13 | July 22, 2026
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13:37 | July 21, 2026
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02:19 | July 21, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 20
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 17
10:03 | July 17, 2026
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Upper Hammonds Plains community hopeful as egress and connectivity marked as high concern
02:06 | July 17, 2026
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Policing strict new federal and bail sentencing rules may not be so simple
02:45 | July 17, 2026
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Community reacts to Tim Houston protest
01:51 | July 17, 2026
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Upwards of 12-hour waits for ER departments in Nova Scotia
02:19 | July 16, 2026
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N.S. businesses dealing with labour shortages due to immigration cuts
02:15 | July 16, 2026
Nova Scotia government to extend benefits to volunteer firefighters
Description
October 17, 2019
The province is extending the benefits full and part-time firefighters get to their volunteer counterparts in response to calls to increase the protection for firefighters. Jeremy Keefe has more.
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Nova Scotia government to extend benefits to volunteer firefighters01:24 | October 17, 2019 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 609:51 | August 6, 2026 -
New report shows N.S government held federal funds intended for land protection02:11 | August 6, 2026 -
Road safety groups call for regulations on large SUV’s and pickup trucks02:15 | August 6, 2026 -
Environmental advocates call on Nova Scotia government to better protect provincial parks02:23 | August 5, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 411:21 | August 4, 2026 -
Funding cuts threaten foster family supports02:09 | August 2, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 111:44 | August 1, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 111:44 | August 1, 2026 -
2 candidates in the running to become N.S. Liberal’s next leader01:55 | July 31, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: July 3025:33 | July 30, 2026 -
Nova Scotia rolls out new RCMP billing model02:13 | July 29, 2026 -
New townhouses for health-care workers open in Bridgewater01:54 | July 28, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2412:41 | July 24, 2026 -
Maritime premiers to explore a more coordinated approach to power in the region.02:34 | July 24, 2026 -
Halifax Water applies for 650% increase in water hook up fees for new developments02:07 | July 24, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2311:24 | July 23, 2026 -
Municipal politicians call for basic income supports02:22 | July 23, 2026 -
Houston government leaves out Mi’kmaw voices from upcoming natural resources meetings02:12 | July 23, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2211:21 | July 22, 2026 -
New U.S. tariffs cause concern for business groups in the Maritimes02:08 | July 22, 2026 -
Maritime provinces facing health-care strain, looking to feds for financing02:13 | July 22, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2113:37 | July 21, 2026 -
Maritime alcohol producers could benefit from removal of interprovincial trade barriers02:19 | July 21, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2011:35 | July 20, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2011:35 | July 20, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1710:03 | July 17, 2026 -
Upper Hammonds Plains community hopeful as egress and connectivity marked as high concern02:06 | July 17, 2026 -
Policing strict new federal and bail sentencing rules may not be so simple02:45 | July 17, 2026 -
Community reacts to Tim Houston protest01:51 | July 17, 2026 -
Upwards of 12-hour waits for ER departments in Nova Scotia02:19 | July 16, 2026 -
N.S. businesses dealing with labour shortages due to immigration cuts02:15 | July 16, 2026
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Nova Scotia government to extend benefits to volunteer firefighters01:24 | October 17, 2019
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 609:51 | August 6, 2026
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New report shows N.S government held federal funds intended for land protection02:11 | August 6, 2026
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Road safety groups call for regulations on large SUV’s and pickup trucks02:15 | August 6, 2026
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Environmental advocates call on Nova Scotia government to better protect provincial parks02:23 | August 5, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 411:21 | August 4, 2026
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Funding cuts threaten foster family supports02:09 | August 2, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 111:44 | August 1, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 111:44 | August 1, 2026
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2 candidates in the running to become N.S. Liberal’s next leader01:55 | July 31, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 3025:33 | July 30, 2026
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Nova Scotia rolls out new RCMP billing model02:13 | July 29, 2026
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New townhouses for health-care workers open in Bridgewater01:54 | July 28, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2412:41 | July 24, 2026
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Maritime premiers to explore a more coordinated approach to power in the region.02:34 | July 24, 2026
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Halifax Water applies for 650% increase in water hook up fees for new developments02:07 | July 24, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2311:24 | July 23, 2026
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Municipal politicians call for basic income supports02:22 | July 23, 2026
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Houston government leaves out Mi’kmaw voices from upcoming natural resources meetings02:12 | July 23, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2211:21 | July 22, 2026
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New U.S. tariffs cause concern for business groups in the Maritimes02:08 | July 22, 2026
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Maritime provinces facing health-care strain, looking to feds for financing02:13 | July 22, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2113:37 | July 21, 2026
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Maritime alcohol producers could benefit from removal of interprovincial trade barriers02:19 | July 21, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2011:35 | July 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2011:35 | July 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1710:03 | July 17, 2026
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Upper Hammonds Plains community hopeful as egress and connectivity marked as high concern02:06 | July 17, 2026
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Policing strict new federal and bail sentencing rules may not be so simple02:45 | July 17, 2026
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Community reacts to Tim Houston protest01:51 | July 17, 2026
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Upwards of 12-hour waits for ER departments in Nova Scotia02:19 | July 16, 2026
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N.S. businesses dealing with labour shortages due to immigration cuts02:15 | July 16, 2026
Nova Scotia government to extend benefits to volunteer firefighters
Description
October 17, 2019
The province is extending the benefits full and part-time firefighters get to their volunteer counterparts in response to calls to increase the protection for firefighters. Jeremy Keefe has more.
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