House Of Assembly

• Moment of quiet reflection replaces daily prayer at Nova Scotia legislature

  Premier Tim Houston's suggestion to change the rule was adopted Thursday at the House of Assembly.

  Politics

  Oct 14, 2021
  
• N.S. government prorogues legislature after 17 minutes, drawing ire of opposition

  The House of Assembly was immediately closed until Feb. 16 following a short speech by Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc.

  Politics

  Dec 18, 2020
  
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• Members of Newfoundland and Labrador legislature can now bring babies to work

  Members of the legislature are now allowed to bring their infants to the House of Assembly when it's in session.

  Health

  Sep 16, 2020
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• N.L. representatives hold session to pass pandemic-related legislation

  Last week, the provincial government announced legislation that would allow restaurants and other licensed businesses to sell alcohol for takeout, curbside pickup and delivery.

  Health

  May 5, 2020
• Winter weather delays opening of Newfoundland and Labrador legislature

  The House of Assembly was set to sit this afternoon but government offices have been closed for the day as snow and wind gusts affect visibility across St. John's

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2020
• Public invited to pay respects to John Crosbie at House of Assembly visitation

  An urn containing John Crosbie's ashes will be displayed at the House of Assembly, open to the public between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2020
• N.L. Tory leader says two-week suspension of Mitchelmore not enough 

  Members of the house debated a motion to strip Mitchelmore of his ministerial salary for a year, but that was defeated by a vote of 20-19.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2019
• Nova Scotia auditor general releases financial audit report

  Auditor General Michael Pickup released his report on a financial audit of the provincial government and its organizations on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2019
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• N.S. House of Assembly to televise all standing committees for increased transparency

  "The work of the legislature affects all Nova Scotians, and televising committee meetings will make it easier for them to stay informed," Speaker of the House Kevin Murphy said.

  Politics

  Sep 25, 2019
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• Tim Houston boots MLA Alana Paon from N.S. PC caucus after driveway dispute

  Tim Hosuton says the spat over the accessibility of her constituency office was the "final straw" in a series of issues and concerns that he had attempted to resolve with MLA Alana Paon. 

  Politics

  Jun 24, 2019