Becky Druhan

• MLA Becky Druhan joins Nova Scotia Liberal Party, intends to run for leadership

  Independent MLA Becky Druhan, who was previously part of the PC caucus, has joined the Liberals and says she intends to run for leader of the party.

  Politics

  May 11
  
• Dropped last week in Nova Scotia cabinet shuffle, Becky Druhan to sit as Independent

  Becky Druhan announced her decision to leave today in a news release after being dropped from cabinet in a surprise shuffle only six days ago.

  Politics

  Oct 27, 2025
  
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• Public awareness being increased in N.S. after killings linked to intimate partner violence

  Nova Scotia's justice minister says the provincial government is working to increase awareness about support for those experiencing intimate partner violence. 

  Health

  Jan 9, 2025
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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.

  Politics

  May 30, 2024
• N.S. NDP calls on province to submit child-care plan to access millions in funding

  Money for child-care in Nova Scotia would surpass $120 million, but the NSNDP says the province missed the deadline to receive the payment.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
• N.S. announces sites for new schools with 5-year, $948-million plan

  The 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.

  Education

  Jun 16, 2023
• Nova Scotia fees for licensed daycare to see further 25 per cent reduction Dec. 31

  Fees 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.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2022
• Deadline for ECE wage increase puts pressure on Nova Scotia childcare operators

  The 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.

  Education

  Nov 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.

  Education

  Oct 28, 2022
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• Nova Scotia ECEs stage protest outside education minister’s office, call for living wage

  The 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.

  Education

  Sep 8, 2022