Hugh MacKay

• Two N.S. Independent MLAs on time in office as election speculation heats up

  Chester-St. Margaret's MLA Hugh MacKay won't reoffer, but Cape Breton-Richmond's Alana Paon isn't prepared to reveal her political future just yet.

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  Jul 2, 2021
  
• Chester-St. Margaret’s MLA Hugh MacKay not re-offering in next Nova Scotia election

  "As I enter the next chapter of my life, I am grateful to be in good health and I will continue to stay focused on my wellbeing."

  Politics

  Jun 28, 2021
  
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• Chester MLA Hugh MacKay subject to emergency protection order due to threatening actions

  The order has been issued due to MacKay threatening to self-harm and for sending a series of emails to the victim.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2020
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• Nova Scotia byelection losses make little difference to operations, premier says

  The outcomes leave the Liberals with 26 of the House of Assembly's 51-seats, while the Progressive Conservatives now have 18, the NDP five, and there are two Independents.

  Politics

  Mar 11, 2020
• Former Liberal MLA Hugh MacKay pleads not guilty to second impaired driving charge

  The former Liberal and now independent MLA was charged with impaired driving last month in connection with an incident in Upper Tantallon in November 2018.

  Crime

  Mar 5, 2020
• N.S. MLA Hugh MacKay releases statement amid impaired driving allegations

  MacKay is scheduled to face the impaired driving charge in Halifax provincial court on March 16.

  Crime

  Mar 2, 2020
• Nova Scotia Liberal riding association members resign, Hugh MacKay to make statement next week

  Two members of the Chester-St. Margaret's Liberal Riding Association have quit over the party's handling of impaired driving allegations against MLA Hugh MacKay.

  Politics

  Feb 28, 2020
• McNeil doubles down on support for chief of staff accused of covering up MacKay allegations

  “I continue to have all the confidence in her and I support the judgement she made on this one."

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  Feb 27, 2020
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• N.S. premier says chief of staff knew of allegations against former Liberal MLA for months

  Stephen McNeil said his chief of staff, Laurie Graham, learned of impaired driving accusations against Chester-St. Margaret’s MLA Hugh MacKay while on a trade mission in Europe.

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  Feb 26, 2020
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• Nova Scotia Tories say email shows coverup of alleged drunk driving incident

  Hugh MacKay is now sitting as an Independent after being charged with impaired driving in relation to an incident in 2018.

  Politics

  Feb 26, 2020