Nova Scotia Politics

• ‘A billion things special about libraries’: Nova Scotians rally aiming to save them

  Seven-year-old Alice Arsenault, from Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, says she’s been sad and worried since learning last week five libraries in the area will soon close.

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  Jun 8
  
• Talks with province break down in N.S. long-term care strike, says union

  A union representing striking long-term care workers in Nova Scotia says talks with the government have broken down and there are no other dates scheduled.

  Politics

  May 28
  
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• Byelection called for new N.S. Acadian riding in Cape Breton

  With the new riding, the provincial legislature now has 56 seats, 42 of which are held by the Tories, as well as nine New Democrats, three Liberals and one Independent.

  Politics

  May 24
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• Mounties say there’s no evidence supporting some new N.S. government cannabis claims

  The RCMP are dismissing recent claims made by the Nova Scotia government that unregulated cannabis dispensaries are selling guns and women.

  Politics

  Apr 27
• Hundreds of Nova Scotia long-term care workers expected to strike

  Hundreds of workers from almost two dozen long-term care homes in Nova Scotia are expected to hit picket lines Monday morning after contract negotiations reached an impasse.

  Politics

  Apr 13
• Nova Scotia legislature wraps sitting marked by protests over budget cuts

  The spring session of the Nova Scotia legislature did not work out quite as Premier Tim Houston had hoped, according to opposition parties and a political scientist.

  Politics

  Apr 10
• Nova Scotia legislature reopens with new rules after protesters disrupt vote

  Nova Scotia's legislature has reopened with new rules after being closed to the public since March 25 following a protest that delayed a budget vote.

  Politics

  Apr 2
• N.S. government cuts to arts will hurt economy, Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says

  One of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to cut funding for arts and culture will hurt the economy. 

  Canada

  Mar 18
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• EverWind lands more than $240M in financing for N.S. wind and hydrogen projects

  A wind energy company in Nova Scotia has secured $240 million in financing to construct onshore wind farms and an associated green hydrogen project.

  Canada

  Mar 3
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• Ontario, N.S. sign agreement to sell alcohol across provincial borders

  The new deal flows from a broader framework agreed to by several provinces last year to try to reduce or do away with internal Canadian trade barriers altogether.

  Canada

  Mar 2