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How to Make an Effective Consumer Complaint

Most of us have experienced it — a purchase that didn’t live up to expectations, a service that wasn’t delivered as promised, or a business…

How to Choose the Right Wedding Planner in Halifax — And Why It Changes Everything

The decision most couples underestimate ends up being the one that shapes their entire wedding day

The Price You Pay: What Consumers Need to Know

Between traditional inflation, the use of technology like AI and algorithms for surge (or dynamic) pricing, and the sharp price increases…

Event Planner Nova Scotia: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Amazing Events

Creating an event always starts with the idea. Perhaps it is a wedding planned for many years, a corporate party, or some other special…

Buying Peer-to-Peer : What You Need To Know

Consumer Protection legislation is usually focused on your rights when buying goods and services from a registered business. However, due…

Maritimers Deserve One Strong Province

The question of union among the Maritime provinces is not new, but today it feels more urgent than ever. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and…

Nova Scotia Government Quietly Reshuffles for Spring

Last month, we reported on the biggest government personnel shake-up we’d ever tracked: 580 changes across 28 departments, 312 departures…

Fraud: The Hidden Crime

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) estimates that Canadians lost over $704 million to scams and fraudulent activity in 2025. This…

Self Care and Wellness: Consumer Tips

Health and wellness goals impact many of our day-to-day consumer choices. From the food we eat, to gym and fitness memberships, to vitamins…

Using Two Types of Tree-Growing Lichens to Track Airborne Mercury and Arsenic Around an Old Gold…

Historical gold mine sites in Nova Scotia, Canada, have left behind large areas of contaminated waste called tailings, which contain…

A Resolution: Managing Debt in 2026

A new year is an opportunity to set goals that can guide you throughout the year. If you’ve resolved to improve your financial health or…

Holiday Budgeting: Tips and Tricks

Holiday excitement (and stress) can make it easy to overspend. If you’re trying to save money, sticking to a budget is important even…

Let’s Talk About Money: Why It’s Important to Have Financial Conversations

Money is a big part of our lives. We need it to buy groceries, pay rent, go to school, and do fun things. But even though money is…

How to Protect Your Information Online: Simple Cybersecurity Tips

Today, we use the internet for almost everything — shopping, chatting, banking, and more. But with all this online activity, it’s…

Back to School 2025 in Nova Scotia

September is always a busy month for students, parents, and teachers. The new school year comes with new challenges and expenses, but it…

Top 15 Forwards in NSJHL History

Of all the leagues that feed the passionate hockey culture of Atlantic Canada, few boast the rich history and competitive fire of the Nova…

Disability Pride Month

Did you know July is Disability Pride Month? It’s a time to celebrate people with disabilities in our communities. In Nova Scotia, almost 2…

Day 5: An Education is Vital

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”   ― Confucius

Policy Wonk Stance: Building Economic Prosperity Through Community Economic Development

Drinking Culture and White Identity: Some Thoughts

What is white identity?