Geoff MacLellan

• Premier Stephen McNeil talks leadership, legacy and appreciation in final cabinet address

  After more than 17 years as an elected official, outgoing Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil made his final post-cabinet address on Thursday.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2021
  
• Nova Scotia Business Minister Geoff MacLellan says he won’t run next election

  MacLellan, who represents the riding of Glace Bay, said Thursday after a cabinet meeting he won't run in the next election.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2021
  
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• N.S. offers one-time grant for businesses ordered closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions

  Nova Scotia officials announced on Thursday a one-time grant, capped at $5,000, for businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
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• Nova Scotia investing $193M to expand internet access for homes and businesses

  'The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the critical importance of access to reliable, high-speed internet for business, education and leisure.'

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2020
• Nova Scotia to launch program offering tax relief to hotel owners

  The province announced the Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program on Thursday.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2020
• Large N.S. tourism operators receive boost from provincial decision to back loans

  The province says the goal is to allow large tourism operators to receive better interest rates and more favourable terms at their bank of choice.

  Politics

  Oct 16, 2020
• N.S. government sells Liscombe Lodge resort to private operator for $450,000

  The province announced Tuesday that it has sold the resort about 170 kilometres east of Halifax to Hearthstone Hospitality Ltd. for $450,000.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2020
• Nova Scotia price markup for local wines to be phased out over 4 years

  The decision comes after an agreement between the governments of Canada and Australia.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2020
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• Eastern Shore campground ‘losing thousands’ due to pandemic cancellations

  A private campground on the Eastern Shore is hopeful public health controls will be put into place to allow their small business to open for some of the 2020 tourism season.

  Economy

  May 14, 2020
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• N.S. announces $4.5 million to move sports facilities in Cape Breton

  Construction on the new athletic facilities is expected to begin next spring.

  Politics

  Sep 30, 2019