Former N.S. Liberal cabinet minister Gerry O’Malley dies at age of 90
Family members say Gerald (Gerry) O’Malley was 90 when he died at home on Friday. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Politics
Strengthening exports, recruitment priorities for Nova Scotia government in trips to Asia and France
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Nova Scotia’s premier and immigration minister are heading overseas on missions to strengthen seafood exports and recruit international students and immigrants to the province. Continue reading
‘Stop it at all costs’: The blockade of Northern Pulp Mill continues
For the second day in a row, fishermen have successfully rebuffed a survey ship from leaving Boat Harbour in an attempt to chart a route for the planned effluent pipe, which would carry waste away from the Northern Pulp mill into the Northumberland Strait. Continue reading
Nova Scotia woman says medical coverage abruptly stopped by community services
“I really can’t survive without medical coverage. I get probably about $3,000 worth of medication each month covered through them,” April Hubbards said. Continue reading
Tim Houston styles himself as a ‘progressive’ who will listen
Houston, a self-described “progressive,” said he’s confident the Progressive Conservatives can form government in three years time if they successfully connect with the public. Continue reading
Tim Houston to face challenges as he forges ahead as new Nova Scotia PC leader
Tim Houston claimed the position of PC leader with overwhelming support on Saturday. But the hard work is far from over. Continue reading
Nova Scotia accepts some of ombudsman’s recommendations over minister’s use of private email
In response to the report, the province’s health department has revealed a new policy regarding the use of personal email for government business. Continue reading
Bar Harbor, Maine council votes unanimously for 5-year CAT lease
Nova Scotia taxpayers are likely to shoulder the burden of any potential move of the CAT with preliminary estimates pegging the cost to be at least US$4 million. Continue reading
Nova Scotia legislature wraps up after routine 25-day fall sitting
Exactly 25 bills were passed during the sitting, which also saw committee changes that drew opposition ire. Continue reading
Nova Scotia aims to decrease lengthy mental-health wait times
Mental-health advocates say access to supports in the province are limited unless somebody is experiencing a mental-health emergency. Continue reading
