The Nova Scotia government won’t say when it will deliver on its promise to create a plan to protect people from homelessness. Some advocates argue the province’s current approach is more reactive than preventative. When the province released its five-year housing plan in 2023, it included a line that stated it would develop its first ever homelessness prevention strategy. A spokesperson for the Nova Scotia government says there’s no timeline for developing the strategy but the province allocated 165 million dollars in the latest budget to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The provincial government has named 10 community-based service providers that will coordinate community living arrangement for people with disabilities. The province says the organizations are a part of a new HomeShare program and they will recruit and screen providers, facilitate matches and provide ongoing support. Premier Tim Houston said the organizations have community knowledge, trusted relationships and experience supporting people with disabilities. The Province is expected to spend just over two-million dollars on the HomeShare program, which is part of the five-year Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy. The remedy is an agreement to address systemic discrimination in how the province supports people with disabilities.
The RCMP says an East Hants man wanted on a province wide arrest warrant may be in the Truro area. 36-year old Ryan Cole of Lantz, is facing numerous charges, including Assault with a Weapon; Break and Enter; Robbery; Theft Under $5,000; and Mischief Under $5,000. Cole is described as approximately 6-foot-2, 165 pounds with dark brown hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ryan Cole is asked to contact RCMP or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.
The Town of New Glasgow is supporting the 2026 Festival of the Tartans with a $2,500 grant, along with in-kind municipal support to assist with hosting the event. Set for August 13 to 16, the Festival of the Tartans celebrates Scottish heritage, traditions, and culture while bringing residents and visitors together in New Glasgow. The festival is expected to include a variety of cultural activities, performances, competitions, workshops, and vendors.
