Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative

• Housing crisis dominates discussion at Nova Scotia legislature

  The new Progressive Conservative government came under fire by both opposition parties for their lack of 'solutions' being offered to help fix the ongoing housing crisis.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2021
  
• Nova Scotia Liberals slip, Tories take lead in new poll

  The Greens have also benefitted, seeing an increase of five percentage points to 12 per cent support in the province, according to the poll.

  Politics

  May 27, 2019
  
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• Byelection date set for N.S. riding left vacant by Jamie Baillie resignation

  The riding became vacant when Baillie resigned as both party leader and MLA on January 24th after an independent investigation ordered by his party found he acted inappropriately and breached the legislature's policy on workplace harassment.

  Politics

  May 17, 2018
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• Nova Scotia to unveil balanced budget amid calls for more health spending

  The Liberals seemed to make a pre-emptive move on the health file Monday, announcing family doctors will get a pay boost as a result of nearly $40 million in funding

  Economy

  Mar 19, 2018
• Julie Chaisson joins Nova Scotia Tory leadership race

  Chaisson is the current executive director of the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market and former PC candidate for Chester/St. Margaret's in the 2017 election. 

  Politics

  Feb 8, 2018
• Rookie MLA the first woman since 1940s to run for leader of Nova Scotia Tories

  Smith-McCrossin, who represents the riding of Cumberland North, joins fellow caucus members Tim Houston and John Lohr, along with Cape Breton Municipality Mayor Cecil Clarke, in the contest for the party's top job.

  Politics

  Feb 6, 2018
• Nova Scotia mayor announces he’s gay, says someone threatened to expose him

  Cecil Clarke says he didn't want to announce his intentions for the provincial Tory leadership with people thinking they could shame him or hold something over him.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2018
• Former Nova Scotia PC candidate faces fraud charges

  Paul Edward Beasant, 49, has been charged with one count each of fraud over $5000 and uttering a forged document.

  Crime

  Jan 8, 2018
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• MLA John Lohr announces run for Nova Scotia PC party leader

  John Lohr, MLA for Kings North, announced his candidacy on Monday in a Youtube video, joining MLA Tim Houston in the race to lead Nova Scotia's official opposition.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2018
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• Nova Scotia private member’s bill seeks pregnancy, infant loss awareness day

  The proposed bill has received widespread support across Nova Scotia so far, Houston says, including 28 municipalities in the province that have agreed to proclaim the day.

  Health

  Oct 11, 2017