Inflation Rate Drops to 5.9% In January
by Stats Canada says the country’s inflation rate was 5.9% in January. That’s down from a 6.3% increase in December. The federal agency says prices for …
Gas Up, Diesel Down
As predicted, the price of gas went up, overnight. Gas increased by 4.6 cents a litre and now goes for a minimum of $1.54.5 in …
President’s Choice Cheddar Recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency say President’s Choice brand Canadian Cheddar Cheese is being recalled because of possible Listeria contamination. The affected cheese comes in …
Efficiency Funding Announced For Local Homes
More than 200 public housing units in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality are getting provincial and federal money for energy efficiency improvements. Both levels of …
Liberals Call On Province To Deal With Bracket Creep
The Opposition Liberals are calling on the provincial government to deal with bracket creep. The Grits say Nova Scotia’s income tax brackets aren’t tied to …