Labi Kousoulis

• Nova Scotia pledges $18.2 million to boost struggling tourism industry

  The new funding will include more money for operators and marketing, as well as free admission to some public attractions.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2021
  
• Large tourism operators in Nova Scotia get $35 million in loan support

  Announced last October, the Tourism Sector Financing Assistance Program provides eligible resort and tour operators access to low-cost debt financing such as lines of credit.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2021
  
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• COVID-19 expenses push Nova Scotia budget into $585-million deficit

  The new deficit estimate in Premier Iain Rankin's first budget breaks a string of four consecutive balanced budgets, though the government has a goal of returning to balance.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2021
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• Nova Scotia legislature opens for spring sitting with speech from the throne

  The speech repeats a leadership campaign pledge by newly sworn-in Premier Iain Rankin, which commits the province to phase out coal for energy use by 2030.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2021
• Iain Rankin sworn-in as 29th premier of Nova Scotia, unveils 16-member cabinet

  The 37-year-old was chosen as Liberal party leader at a virtual convention in Halifax on Feb. 6.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2021
• Liberals choose Iain Rankin as new leader, 29th premier of Nova Scotia

  The 37-year-old was chosen on the second ballot of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party's convention on Saturday. He defeated Labi Kousoulis and Randy Delorey.

  Politics

  Feb 6, 2021
• Stephen McNeil ‘proud’ of legacy as N.S. Liberals prepare to choose new leader

  Stephen McNeil said until his new successor is sworn-in he will continue to assume the premier's responsibilities. A swearing-in date has not been announced.

  Politics

  Feb 5, 2021
• Candidates in race to replace Stephen McNeil as premier to make final address Sunday

  Candidates in the race to replace Stephen McNeil as Nova Scotia's premier will give a final message to delegates in a speech on Sunday evening.

  Politics

  Jan 31, 2021
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• Home stretch for virtual Nova Scotia Liberal leadership race as voting starts Monday

  Political experts say the leadership campaign that went entirely virtual because of COVID-19 restrictions has largely flown under the public's radar because of the pandemic.

  Politics

  Jan 29, 2021
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• N.S. Liberal leadership candidates agree on updating FOIPOP legislation but not specific changes

  The three men who could be the next premier of Nova Scotia say it's time to update the law controlling government transparency. They're unwilling to commit to specific changes.

  Politics

  Dec 7, 2020