Iain Rankin
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Nova Scotia election: Public backlash over people’s pasts sparks candidate vetting debateAll three Nova Scotia party leaders say candidates are thoroughly vetted ahead of being nominated.CanadaJul 21
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Rent control is now a Nova Scotia election issue but its effectiveness remains questionedFrom rent control to incentivizing developers to build more housing stock, here's where each of Nova Scotia's party leader stands on making rent affordable in the province.PoliticsJul 20
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It could be a while before Nova Scotia’s next COVID-19 briefingIn a statement, chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang said the province 'will be reducing the frequency of our updates' in light of low COVID-19 numbers.CanadaJul 19
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What you need to know with Nova Scotia’s 41st election campaign now hereNova Scotia now has 55 electorial district boundaries, while in the last election there were only 51.PoliticsJul 19
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Nova Scotia election kicks off, NDP releases political ‘vision document’The upcoming election marks only the third time an August general election has been called in Nova Scotia since it joined the Canadian confederation in 1867.PoliticsJul 18
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COVID-19 and Nova Scotia’s first summer election since 2003: What does it all meanElections are typically held in the spring and fall, when voter engagement tends to be higher. Experts say a summer election could both help and hurt the incumbent N.S. premier.PoliticsJul 18
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ANALYSIS: Federal cash fuels launch of Nova Scotia Liberal campaignThe Trudeau Liberals in Ottawa had plenty of cash for the Rankin Liberals in Halifax in the days and hours leading up to the drop of the Nova Scotia writ.PoliticsJul 17
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Quick facts about the three Nova Scotia party leaders ahead of Aug. 17 electionAt dissolution, the Liberals had 24 seats in the legislature while the Progressive Conservatives had 17 seats and the NDP five.PoliticsJul 17
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No new COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia for 3rd day in a rowAs of Thursday, there have been 1,193,508 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered and 470,591 people have received their second dose.HealthJul 16
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Trudeau government, N.S. announce $10-per-day childcare for province by 2026The combined funding of $605 million will focus on reducing child care fees.CanadaJul 13
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