Margaret Miller

• Allegations of misogyny in premier’s office could impact recruitment of female candidates

  Margaret Miller submitted her resignation effective June 3 on Friday.

  Canada

  May 10
• Veteran member of N.S. Liberal government resigns, ending party’s majority rule

  In a post to Facebook, Margaret Miller said her resignation from the legislature will take effect June 1.

  Politics

  May 7
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• Nova Scotia’s lawyers claim First Nation ‘frustrated’ its own consultation process

  "They're entitled to oppose, what they cannot do is strategically frustrate the consultation process as part of that opposition."

  Politics

  Feb 19, 2020
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• ‘I needed help’: East Hants doctor says he asked government for more support for ‘several’ years

  Recently, Dr. David Sheehy decided to close his clinic doors after 37 years of practice.

  Health

  Jan 8, 2020
• Nova Scotia withholds approval, seeks more information on pulp mill plan

  Gordon Wilson says the province doesn't have enough information to determine if the Northern Pulp project will harm the environment.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2019
• Concerned groups urge N.S. to reject mill’s plan to pump effluent into strait

  "Northern Pulp's conclusion that there will be no significant lasting harm to the environment or human health is not credible or supported by science."

  Environment

  Nov 19, 2019
• Nova Scotia grapples with financial risk of abandoned mines

  An unknown quantity of the aging properties may be contaminated and in need of cleanup.

  Environment

  Nov 13, 2019
• Nova Scotia pulp mill submits focus report to province on effluent proposal

  Company officials have said that if their plan to pipe 85 million litres of treated wastewater into the Northumberland Strait is not approved, the mill will close.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2019
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• Gordon Wilson replaces Margaret Miller as Nova Scotia environment minister

  The government says Miller is leaving cabinet now to focus on constituency work as she recovers from recent arm surgery.

  Politics

  Apr 24, 2019
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• Alton Gas fortifies fences following removal of Mi’kmaw grandmothers

  A few RCMP officers remained on scene, but their presence did not deter Mi'kmaw women from returning to the site to observe the company's actions.

  Environment

  Apr 11, 2019