Ns Politics
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N.S. Liberal leader calls Brendan Maguire’s floor crossing ‘transactional’Nova Scotia Liberal leader Zach Churchill is raising doubts about a former Liberal MLA's decision to cross the floor and join the Progressive Conservatives last week.PoliticsFeb 27
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N.S. legislature ready to consider changes to avoid sitting until midnight most daysThe legislature is set to wrap up a fall sitting marked by rancorous debate and opposition delay tactics after the government extended work hours to push through its agenda.PoliticsNov 9, 2023
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Nova Scotia premier says key election promise of corporate tax rebate may not proceedGovernment officials have estimated the promise could cost the province around $200 million in revenue.PoliticsOct 27, 2023
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Despite consultation report, N.S. says talks ongoing for Child and Youth CommissionThe N.S. government vowed in 2021 to create a Child and Youth Commission, to protect the rights of young people, but there's still no timeline for when it could be established.CanadaOct 25, 2023
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N.S. premier names African Nova Scotian woman to his cabinet in historic firstTwila Grosse made history today in becoming the first Black woman in Nova Scotia history appointed to the provincial cabinet.PoliticsSep 14, 2023
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Premier announces Nova Scotia byelection to fill vacant Preston seat on Aug. 8The Halifax-area riding has been vacant since April 1 with the resignation of Liberal member Angela Simmonds, who had announced in late January that she would be departing.PoliticsJul 7, 2023
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Former N.S. Liberal politician Hugh MacKay fined for impaired drivingA former Liberal member of the Nova Scotia legislature has received a one-year licence suspension and a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to a charge of impaired driving.PoliticsFeb 22, 2023
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Nova Scotia legislature’s Speaker to resign, opposition says he’s being forced outA visibly upset Keith Bain, who last week said that he didn't want to resign, admitted that he had been blindsided by the release announcing his resignation.PoliticsOct 13, 2022
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N.S. premier refuses to discuss future of Speaker ahead of new legislature sessionKeith Bain's future remains clouded after PC government members and Houston's office confirmed last week that there had been discussions around ``succession planning'.'PoliticsOct 12, 2022
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Some Nova Scotia seniors to get an extra $250 for heating costs from provinceThose who qualify for the Seniors Care Grant will be able to receive up to $250 for heating costs, the Nova Scotia government announced Thursday.CanadaJul 28, 2022
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