Canada’s premiers have headed home from their summer meeting of the Council of the Federation.
The premiers of the 10 provinces and three territories were in Halifax for their three-day gathering hosted by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.
A closing statement issued yesterday says key priorities discussed included housing, affordability and emergency preparedness.
Several premiers expressed frustration over what they said was a lack of teamwork from the federal government on important files.
A warning from Police about a recurring scam in Nova Scotia. With this scam, a person pretending to be a family member calls saying that they need bail money. Another person, posing as a person of authority, gives instructions on how the money is to be collected. Police remind you to be suspicious of any emails or calls asking for money and to make sure the person is legitimate before providing any money or information.
Landlords and tenants in Nova Scotia will soon be able to access an online service aimed at making it easier to deal with security deposit claims. Service Minister Colton LeBlanc says the new service will eliminate the need for a hearing and will make it simpler for both tenants and landlords to deal with a security deposit at the end of a tenancy. Landlords and tenants will have their own forms to use starting August 1st. The tailored forms will allow for a resolution without the need for a hearing.
Election speculation in New Brunswick. New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservatives say they’re making an “important announcement” today at 11 a-m. Simultaneous media availabilities are being offered around the province. Premier Blaine Higgs says he’ll be joined by regional candidates for the next provincial election at a window systems factory in Moncton. There are also candidate gatherings planned in Edmundston, Saint John and Fredericton.
The Town of New Glasgow is advising that a number of lane and road closures will be in effect from Friday at 5:30 p.m. to Saturday at 6 p.m. to accommodate the Race on the River-Pictou County Dragon Boat Festival. The closures include:
Eastbound lane – George Street Bridge
Southbound lane – Riverside Parkway from George Street to Dalhousie Street
Full closure – Riverside Parkway from Dalhousie Street to MacLean Street
Dalhousie Street from TD Bank entrance, 156 Riverside Parkway to Riverside Parkway (leaving entrance open)
Glasgow Square Theatre parking lot
