Becky Druhan
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Dropped last week in Nova Scotia cabinet shuffle, Becky Druhan to sit as IndependentBecky Druhan announced her decision to leave today in a news release after being dropped from cabinet in a surprise shuffle only six days ago.PoliticsOct 27
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Public awareness being increased in N.S. after killings linked to intimate partner violenceNova Scotia's justice minister says the provincial government is working to increase awareness about support for those experiencing intimate partner violence.HealthJan 9
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Nova Scotia’s education minister says school lunch program to be ‘pay what you can’Becky Druhan, the province's education minister, said that program details are still being worked out and will be released over the coming weeks.PoliticsMay 30, 2024
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N.S. NDP calls on province to submit child-care plan to access millions in fundingMoney for child-care in Nova Scotia would surpass $120 million, but the NSNDP says the province missed the deadline to receive the payment.CanadaAug 17, 2023
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N.S. announces sites for new schools with 5-year, $948-million planThe province shared plans for its five-year school capital plan on Friday, which totals nearly $1 billion in funding. The project will see the construction of several new schools.EducationJun 16, 2023
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Nova Scotia fees for licensed daycare to see further 25 per cent reduction Dec. 31Fees for Nova Scotia parents with children in regulated daycares will drop by a further 25 per cent beginning Dec. 31, the provincial and federal governments announced Monday.CanadaNov 28, 2022
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Deadline for ECE wage increase puts pressure on Nova Scotia childcare operatorsThe funding for the wage increase isn't expected until the end of the month which is too late for some operators, depending on their payroll schedule.EducationNov 14, 2022
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N.S. private childcare centres battle ‘staffing crisis’ as wage deal deadline looms"We're flooded with hundreds of calls weekly from families that do not have care," says Lisa Beddow, who owns six daycares offering 423 spaces.EducationOct 28, 2022
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Nova Scotia ECEs stage protest outside education minister’s office, call for living wageThe group began their day of action at Grand Parade, then marched through downtown Halifax to Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan's office.EducationSep 8, 2022
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Calls grow for universal lunch program as N.S. school year resumesThe Nova Scotia Liberals and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union are calling on the provincial government to implement a universal school lunch program.EducationSep 7, 2022
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