The Nova Scotia government is providing 6.3-million dollars over four years for what it says are two innovative new programs aimed at addressing the growing shortage of family doctors.

One program will cover the cost of office space for some newly graduated physicians or for doctors who have recently moved to the province.

Premier Tim Houston says that will help doctors establish their practices before they transition to a permanent clinic where they will maintain their roster of patients.

The second project involves establishing a team of physiotherapists, pharmacists, nurses and occupational therapists to care for patients with chronic diseases in order to free up doctors and nurse practitioners to see more patients.

 

 

Tourism Nova Scotia is rolling out new pilot programs and activities to help more Nova Scotia communities grow tourism.

The Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative will help local leaders across Nova Scotia further understand what inspires people to visit and spend time and money in their communities.

Programming will include market research, advertising, support for community visitor information centres, website development and digital marketing training.

 

 

The Nova Scotia legislature is to reconvene today for its fall sitting with questions hanging over the future of Speaker Keith Bain.

Premier Tim Houston refused to say yesterday whether his government will attempt to replace Bain after confirming last week that succession planning has been discussed.

A majority vote would be needed in the legislature to remove the Speaker.

Both the Opposition Liberals and the N-D-P have voiced support for Bain, describing him as fair and highly respected.

 

 

Halifax City Council says it will go ahead with hosting the I-I-H-F World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton later this year.

Mayor Mike Savage told a special council meeting late Tuesday that the city will do a great job’ on the hockey competition.

But he also added a note of caution that “last minute problems are always possible.”

Hockey Canada has been rocked by allegations of sexual assault.

which led to its leadership stepping down amid blistering criticism.

 

 

This is Fire Prevention Week and the annual parade of fire trucks is set to take place Saturday.

The parade will start at 7 p.m. and follow a route of Town of Pictou to Abercrombie Road; Trenton Connector to Trenton; Trenton to New Glasgow ( on George Street, crossing the bridge onto Stellarton Road; Stellarton Road, to Westville Road; North Main Street, Westville to South Main Street, Westville; South Main Street to Drummond Road, Westville; Drummond Road to Acadia Avenue, Stellarton which turns left onto Foord Street, Stellarton; Foord Street to Bridge Avenue to East River Road, New Glasgow.

The parade ends in the parking lot of the former Central Supplies Building.