Disputes with teachers and health-care workers, as well as the film and forestry industries will all play a role in defining McNeil's time as premier.

After two terms as premier and 17 years as an elected official, Stephen McNeil has announced that he’s stepping down as leader of the province.

To date, there have been 65,159 negative test results in province, and 1,071 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

After 17 years as an elected official, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says "it's time" to step down and let someone else lead.

Premier Stephen McNeil initially hoped to allow isolation-free travel in Nova Scotia for all Canadians by mid-July.

On Friday, the province announced two new cases of the virus, both of which are related to Nova Scotians who travelled outside Canada. 

Dr. Robert Strang said he believes the mandatory order will convince Nova Scotians that it is important for their health as well as the health of their friends, families and loved ones.

The Parents for Pandemic Education group has penned an open letter to the province, with hopes of keeping the Atlantic bubble intact a little while longer.

The premier says he believes "everyone can stay working" but it will have to be under a growth plan the province can afford.

There remain no active cases of COVID-19 in the province.