Author: Clint Curtis

In 2021, close to 30% of our electricity came from renewable sources. Now, we’re working towards 80% by 2030. What is the main source of electricity in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia Power, a subsidiary of Emera, generates most of Nova Scotia’s electricity, with 2 400 MW of capacity. Nova Scotia Power operates 33 hydroelectric plants […]

The predominant zoning in residential areas of the HRM is R1 Zoning which only permits a single-family dwelling. To convert a basement in an R1 Zone, you’ll need to apply for at least R2 Zoning (which allows two units). What is the R1 zone? PURELY RESIDENTIAL ZONE – R1 R1 zone is residential zone with […]

Nova Scotia Planting Schedule As soon as the snow melts and the ground thaws, you can head outside and sow your cool-season crops. The snow usually melts in late March or early April. When can plants go outside in Nova Scotia? Now, for all the summer vegetables like beans, cowpeas, corn, squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, watermelons, […]

The average family doctor gross salary in Halifax, Nova Scotia is $231,545 or an equivalent hourly rate of $111. How much does a doctor get paid in Nova Scotia? This article will list average physician earnings for family medicine and 17 medical and surgical specialties in 10 provinces. But first, let’s define some terms.By province […]

The majority of physician services are covered by the Master Agreement, a formal funding contract between physicians and the government of Nova Scotia. Clinical/academic physicians are paid according to the terms of the Master Clinical/Academic Funding Plan (C/AFP) Contract. Do Canadian doctors get paid per visit? Most family doctors in B.C. are currently paid about […]

Nurse practitioners have the authority to: Prescribe all medications for which they have developed the competencies to prescribe for their client population; including controlled drugs and substances, methadone and other opiate agonist therapy agents and cannabis. What can a nurse practitioner do in Nova Scotia? A nurse practitioner working in family practice can: Diagnose and […]

Renewing your Health Card Forms are available by downloading (PDF) or calling the MSI office. The MSI Health Card Renewal form that Nova Scotia residents receive in the mail every 4 years has been recently updated. How do I replace my Nova Scotia health card? There is no charge to renew your card. HEvalth Cards […]

HOMELESSNESS Total number of people experiencing homelessness: 586 (2022) Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness: 91 (2022) Individuals identifying as Indigenous: 22% (2022) Percentage of respondents self-identifying as LGBTQ2S+: 15% (2022) Individuals identifying as female: 33% (2022) Are there homeless people in Nova Scotia? Halifax homeless population doubled in a year, according to not-for-profit group. According to […]

Get your favourite wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages delivered directly to you. Order online from shops and off licences near you in Halifax. Can restaurants deliver alcohol in Nova Scotia? starting in May 2021, third-party delivery companies were allowed to deliver alcohol with an order of food while the state of emergency was […]