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NS Government: First 2019-20 Budget Update
The first update on Budget 2019-20 shows Nova Scotia remains on track for another balanced budget. Minister of Finance and Treasury Board Karen Casey presented the update today, Sept. 19. The projected surplus is $30.8 million, down $2.8 million from budget day. “Managing our finances and having balanced budgets has provided a strong fiscal foundation […]
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Read MoreAnaconda Mining Provides Goldboro Bulk Sample Update
TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2019 – Anaconda Mining Inc. (“Anaconda” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANX) (OTCQX: ANXGF) is pleased to announce it has engaged Atlantic Towing Limited, a member of the J.D. Irving Group of Companies, to ship the remaining approximately 6,100 tonnes of the 10,000-tonne underground bulk sample (the “Bulk Sample”) at its Goldboro Gold Project […]
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Read MoreNEC Open House – Hopedale
Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lands Claims Agreement are welcome to attend an Open House to meet with the President and Ministers of the Nunatsiavut Executive Council. The Open House will take place in Hopedale, Nunatsiavut on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nunatsiavut Assembly’s Court Room. For more information, please contact: […]
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Read MoreN.L. cabinet minister apologizes after describing Innu as playing ‘race card’ in leaked voicemail recording – CBC
September 12, 2019 A Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister apologized Thursday evening after accidentally leaving comments on a voicemail, which the Innu Nation staffer who received them called “very racist.” The call was placed on Wednesday evening to Dominic Rich, executive assistant to the Indigenous organization, in relation to questions surrounding a translator for motor vehicle registration. After Trimper […]
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Read MoreEmera Reports 2019 Second Quarter Financial Results
Company Release – 08/12/2019 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia– Today Emera (TSX: EMA) announced financial results for the second quarter of 2019. Q2 2019 and Year-to-Date Highlights: Reported Net Income Q2 2019 reported net income was $103 million, or $0.43 per common share, compared with net income of $90 million, or $0.38 per common share, in Q2 […]
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Read MoreDr. Rachel Hurst to deliver StFX’s Hive for Feminist Research Annual Lecture Series
The Hive for Feminist Research Annual Lecture Series at StFX will hold its fourth annual lecture on Wednesday, September 25, 7 p.m. in Schwartz 205. The annual lecture is an initiative of the Hive for Feminist Research, an interdisciplinary research group formed in 2013 to increase the visibility and understanding of feminist research at StFX […]
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Read MoreUpdate – Public Consultations – Independent Child and Youth Advocate Office
September 10, 2019 New dates will be announced for the three public consultations postponed this week. Due to clean up after the weekend storm, the following consultations on the creation of an independent Child and Youth Advocate Office are cancelled and will be rescheduled: Monday, September 9th- Hernewood Intermediate School, O’Leary Tuesday, September 10th- Athena […]
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Read MoreUpdate from PEI EMO on effects of Hurricane Dorian
September 09, 2019 Islanders are beginning to see the recovery efforts from government, community partners and Maritime Electric. Restoration efforts following Hurricane Dorian are well underway and will be ongoing for several days and weeks. There have been no known fatalities due to Hurricane Dorian. The safety and wellbeing of Islanders remains a top priority. […]
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Read MoreIslanders invited to share their thoughts on independent Child and Youth Advocate Office
September 06, 2019 Hearing from Islanders is the next step to establishing an independent Child and Youth Advocate Office that will assure the promotion and protection of the rights and views of Island children and youth. In July, a draft of the Child and Youth Advocate Act was prepared with intent to establish the Office of the […]
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Read MorePremier Ball Announces Changes to Cabinet
September 06, 2019 The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced changes to his Cabinet. The changes include the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Member for St. Barbe – L’Anse aux Meadows, who has been appointed Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs; the Honourable Perry Trimper, Member […]
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