Nova Scotia Election 2021

• Nova Scotia voter turnout in Tuesday’s election was 55 per cent — near historic low

  'There's definitely important work to be done to raise voter interest and emphasize the importance of civic engagement.'

  Politics

  Aug 20, 2021
  
• Nova Scotia election: PCs take commanding lead early on in the race

  Here's what you need to know as Nova Scotians head to the polls Tuesday for the province's 41st election.

  Politics

  Aug 17, 2021
  
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• Leaders fan out across the province as final weekend of Nova Scotia campaign begins

  The three main party leaders began the last weekend of the election campaign trying to shore up votes in competitive ridings.

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  Aug 14, 2021
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• N.S. election: Last week of campaign ‘has not been going well for the Liberals,’ says expert

  A poor performance by the Liberals this election could have a 'deflating' effect on the party, says political science professor Tom Urbaniak.

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  Aug 12, 2021
• Nova Scotia health-care system under Liberals ‘complete failure’: Tory leader

  The Progressive Conservatives have made health care their main election issue, attacking the Liberals for a shortage of doctors, nurses and long-term care beds across the province.

  Politics

  Aug 12, 2021
• Nova Scotia election candidates need to step up and make province more accessible

  We are the experts on what we need and how to get there, writes Halifax accessibility advocate Paul Vienneau.

  Commentary

  Aug 12, 2021
• N.S. election: NDP says 25 per cent of drug prescriptions not filled because of cost

  The Nova Scotia NDP says it plans to offer free birth control to anyone who doesn't have private coverage.

  Politics

  Aug 11, 2021
• N.S. election: Poll suggests tightening race as Liberal support drops

  Narrative Research says the gap for decided voter support has narrowed between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2021
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• From Preston to Cumberland North: 10 ridings to watch in N.S. election

  During a time when several MLAs are not reoffering and some boundaries have been redrawn, Global News has narrowed down 10 ridings to watch during this election.

  Politics

  Aug 11, 2021
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• Tories pledge tax credit for adopted dogs from shelter, part of health-care platform

  Tim Houston says the tax credit for adopted dogs is a small but important piece of his health-focused platform.

  Politics

  Aug 8, 2021