N.S. Opposition calls on province to fix ‘failing’ mental health system
If elected, Lohr said the PCs would create a separate provincial department for addictions and mental health. Continue reading
John Lohr
Canada’s newest minister says high-speed internet is a ‘necessity’ but can she deliver in rural areas?
Will Canada’s first-ever minister of Rural Economic Development bring faster internet to rural areas or is it all just window-dressing ahead of the 2019 federal election? Continue reading
N.S. Tories to choose new party leader from among 5 candidates
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives are poised to choose a new leader today at a party convention in Halifax. Continue reading
Nova Scotia PCs hold convention to select new party leader
The convention begins later today at the Halifax Exhibition Centre with speeches from five candidates. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives to choose new party leader Saturday
Nova Scotia’s Opposition Progressive Conservatives are looking for a fresh start this weekend with a leadership convention they hope will propel them into the government benches after the next provincial election. Continue reading
Tim Houston fined $2.5K for breaking PC leadership rules over Argyle Street party
The campaign of Tim Houston, candidate for the Nova Scotia PC leadership, was fined $2,500 by the party’s Leadership Selection Committee. Continue reading
Official complaint filed against Tim Houston’s PC leadership campaign
An official complaint has been launched by PC leadership candidate John Lohr’s campaign against fellow opponent Tim Houston. Continue reading
Ice cream social invitation turns sour for Nova Scotia PC leadership candidate
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
An invitation to an upcoming ice-cream social arrived on party letterhead, and was the subject of a complaint to the leadership selection committee. Continue reading
Nova Scotians most likely to prefer Cecil Clarke as PC leader: poll
The survey conducted by Corporate Research Associates says 23 per cent of Nova Scotians would likely support the current Cape Breton Regional Municipality mayor. Continue reading
MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin poised to announce run for N.S. PC leadership
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
A news release from a group called Elizabeth for Leader says she’ll be making a major announcement on Tuesday evening at the Amherst Family Health Clinic. Continue reading