Kelly Regan

• In husband’s memory, N.S. woman calls for better sick-leave job protections

  Currently, Nova Scotians only get three unpaid sick days a year, after that, their employer can let them go. A Liberal bill would see those job protections extended to 26 weeks.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2023
  
• $500 grant needs to be given directly to N.S. seniors, Opposition says

  The Liberal Opposition says the Seniors Care Grant should go directly to seniors' bank accounts, but the minister responsible says that would lead to unintended consequences.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
  
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• Gender diversity will improve at N.S. legislature, but still falls below half of elected officials

  Women or gender-diverse representatives will make up roughly 36 per cent of elected officials at Province House after Tuesday's election in Nova Scotia.

  Politics

  Aug 19, 2021
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• N.S., feds announce $1.46M in funding to upgrade 2 recreational facilities

  The government funds will go toward upgrading the Orenda Canoe Club in Lake Echo and the Cheema Aquatic Club in Waverley.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2021
• Former speaker of the House and long-time Nova Scotian MP Geoff Regan not re-offering

  In a Wednesday morning video, Liberal Member of Parliament Geoff Regan said he’s ending his 24-year streak of representing Halifax West.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2021
• Iain Rankin sworn-in as 29th premier of Nova Scotia, unveils 16-member cabinet

  The 37-year-old was chosen as Liberal party leader at a virtual convention in Halifax on Feb. 6.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2021
• Displaced single mother ends up in another Dartmouth hotel due to a lack of housing options

  Mothers like Rhyno are hoping concrete government actions will be taken to address an affordable housing problem that's forcing her to raise her children in a hotel room.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2020
• Nova Scotia proposes changes to address gender wage gap in the province

  Labour Minister Labi Kousoulis tabled amendments Thursday that would prohibit employers from asking prospective employees about their wage history.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2020
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• Province investing $1.4M in initiatives to address human trafficking, sexual exploitation

  The province is investing money to support programs and services that will raise awareness, prevention and directly help victims and survivors.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2020
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• Nova Scotia schools to offer free menstrual products

  For many, it's a long time coming as these products are a necessity, not a luxury.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2019