Some Nova Scotia university and college students will see an increase in how much funding they receive from the province this fall. Going forward, the province will consider rental market data as it calculates living allowance through its student loan program.
Some Nova Scotia organizations working with vulnerable communities are urging members of the public to donate their old cellphones so they can be put to good use helping others.
It's been more than three months since historic rainfall flooded parts of Nova Scotia. Some businesses devastated by the water have yet to reopen their doors. Many were uninsured for flooding, and they say a big hurdle is waiting for financial help from the province. Carolyn Ray has the story.