Stephen McNeil

• Court orders province to reconsider rejected pay raise for Nova Scotia judges

  The tribunal recommended a pay raise of about 9.5 per cent over three years for the period covering April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2020.

  Canada

  Apr 6
  
• ‘Who’s next?’ N.S. Liberals can build and rebrand, political scientists say

  The N.S. Liberal Party has 30 days from Wednesday to announce a leadership convention to select Iain Rankin's successor, but an expert suggests the party takes their time.

  Politics

  Jan 6
  
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• Former N.S. Premier Stephen McNeil takes on new job with law firm

  Cox & Palmer has named McNeil as their strategic business advisor in the firm's Halifax office.

  Politics

  Jun 10, 2021
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• Veteran member of N.S. Liberal government resigns, ending party’s majority rule

  In a post to Facebook, Margaret Miller said her resignation from the legislature will take effect June 1.

  Politics

  May 7, 2021
• Nova Scotia’s 29th premier faces challenges as he prepares to be sworn in Tuesday

  At 37 years old, Rankin will be one of the youngest Premiers for the province and has already designated himself as someone representing generational change.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2021
• Nova Scotia reports 1 new case of COVID-19 on Monday

  In the second wave, beginning Oct. 1 in Nova Scotia, the province has confirmed 521 cases of COVID-19 and no deaths related to the virus.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2021
• Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 4 new cases Saturday

  There are now 18 active cases of the novel coronavirus in Nova Scotia.

  Health

  Feb 20, 2021
• N.S. Justice Minister Mark Furey announces he will not be re-offering

  Mark Furey announced his decision on Friday and was thanked by Premier Stephen McNeil for his years in provincial politics.

  Politics

  Feb 19, 2021
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• Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, announces 1st vaccine clinic for Mi’kmaq

  As of Thursday, there have been 1,602 cases of the coronavirus confirmed in the province, of which 1,524 are considered to be resolved.

  Health

  Feb 19, 2021
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• Nova Scotia premier-designate Iain Rankin to be sworn into office

  Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc will preside over the ceremony at the Halifax Convention Centre.

  Politics

  Feb 17, 2021