Province House

• Nova Scotia’s legislature closed to public after singing protesters interrupt budget vote

  Nova Scotia's legislature building is closing its doors to the public one day after singing protesters stalled the government's attempts to pass its controversial budget bill. 

  Politics

  Mar 25
  
• ‘It is shameful’: Large crowd demands more housing legislation in Nova Scotia

  Protestors rallied in front of Province House Wednesday, voicing their demands for housing legislation changes by the Nova Scotia government.

  Politics

  Apr 5, 2023
  
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• Nova Scotia Province House temporarily closed to visitors due to threats

  The temporary closure is slated to begin Friday and will last "until the risks abate," said James Charlton, Chief Clerk of the House in Nova scotia.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2022
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• Houston government pass several key bills but can’t escape controversy during fall session

  The fall legislative sitting wrapped up at Nova Scotia Province House on Friday morning. It was the first sitting for the newly elected Tim Houston government.

  News

  Nov 5, 2021
• N.S. government prorogues legislature after 17 minutes, drawing ire of opposition

  The House of Assembly was immediately closed until Feb. 16 following a short speech by Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc.

  Politics

  Dec 18, 2020
• Opposition parties want return of reporter scrums, committee meetings in Nova Scotia

  Since the COVID-19 pandemic began the Nova Scotia government has limited discussion with the media and opposition. Those on the other side of the floor say enough is enough.

  Politics

  Jul 15, 2020
• Rally outside Nova Scotia legislature calls for extension to coronavirus eviction ban

  A rally at the Province House in Nova Scotia was calling on the government to extend the COVID-19 eviction ban as it’s set to expire at midnight.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2020
• Red ribbon flag raised at Province House in Halifax to honour people living with HIV/AIDS

  In 2018, 31 Nova Scotians tested positive for HIV, up from 15 the previous year. So far this year, HIV diagnoses have decreased by 44 per cent over the same period last year.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2019
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• 5 people to receive Order of Nova Scotia in 2019

  The five recipients will be recognized at a ceremony on Nov. 26 at Province House in Halifax.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2019
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• Nova Scotia investing $54K to assist low-income brain injury survivors

  The province is investing $54,720 over the next three years to help people who have been diagnosed with an acquired brain injury access personal alert devices.

  Health

  Oct 30, 2019