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Nova Scotia clarifies 50/50 lottery rules after minor hockey fundraising concerns
LOWER SACKVILLE: Families involved in minor hockey and other community sports can continue using individual fundraising credits from charitable 50/50 lotteries to help pay their children’s registration fees, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Service Nova Scotia says. Minister Jill Balser spoke with The Laker News on Thursday afternoon, November 12, following concerns raised by minor hockey […]
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Rural transportation pilot extended until April 2027 as province seeks federal funding
ELMSDALE: Residents who rely on Nova Scotia Health’s Northern Zone transportation pilot will continue to have access to rides to medical appointments until April 1, 2027, as the province looks to secure additional federal funding to keep the program operating beyond that date. The extension comes after concerns were raised about the future of the […]
