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Nova Scotia legislature returns for fall sitting amid early election speculationThe early September return has added to speculation of a possible election call later this fall, but Premier Tim Houston will only say he’s excited about his legislative agenda.PoliticsSep 5
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From school boards to dog adoption, N.S. Tories have pulled back from 2021 promisesCampaign promises to fund mental health care, reinstate public school boards and give tax breaks for dog adoptions are among the pledges that have been tossed aside or delayed.PoliticsAug 5
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N.S. premier says he was told he’d be ‘lightning rod’ if he walked in Pride paradeNova Scotia's Premier is defending his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade, saying he didn't attend because police feared he'd be a "lightning rod" for protesters.PoliticsJul 25
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Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concernsNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he was advised by RCMP not to participate in this year's this year's Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns.CanadaJul 23
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N.S. premier calls some of new Halifax encampment sites ‘completely nuts’Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said Halifax council's decision to designate an area of Point Pleasant Park to serve as a homeless encampment was what shocked him most.PoliticsJul 11
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Nova Scotia premier says election call could come before next summer’s fixed dateHouston told reporters that a call could come before the fixed date depending on circumstances, although he wouldn’t be specific about what he was referring to.PoliticsJun 12
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N.S. premier calls baby ATV crash death ‘heartbreaking,’ won’t talk potential law changesA baby died, with two adults suffering serious injuries, after an ATV crash in Forties, N.S., on Monday. Police said investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.PoliticsMay 31
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N.S. to make people pay big money for burning illegally during wildfire seasonPremier Tim Houston said N.S. is "doubling down" on wildfire prevention measures this spring with fine now reaching tens of thousands of dollars for people burning illegally.FireMay 16
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Nova Scotia premier criticized for travelling to Spain, U.S. without notifying publicTim Houston confirmed to reporters after a cabinet meeting Thursday that he visited the European country last month to attend a seafood expo.PoliticsMay 3
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Nova Scotia teachers strike avoided as province, union reach agreementNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has not released details but says the deal addresses teachers' concerns around such things as pay and classroom conditions.EducationApr 18
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