Churchill denies allegations that he’s shown a pattern of inappropriate behaviour and said he intends to work towards restricting political debates to the chamber. Continue reading
After walking out of the legislature in protest the PC party’s next move might not be made public right away as the legislature’s policy has confidentiality clause. Continue reading
Bay Ferries CEO Mark MacDonald told the legislature’s economic development committee that he hopes politicians can “stay calm, rational, and measured” with what they say and do. Continue reading
Tory Leader Tim Houston says correspondence shows Mark Furey reappointed Chief Judge Pamela Williams despite a recommendation from the committee that Judge Alanna Murphy be appointed to the position. Continue reading
Despite an annual subsidy of approximately $10 million, the minister did confirm that taxpayers will cover some of the costs for renovations that Bay Ferries is conducting on the ferry terminal in Bar Harbor. Continue reading
The leader of Canada’s Official Opposition continued his campaign-style tour of Atlantic Canada on Wednesday. Continue reading
Tim Houston says it’s an “extraordinary measure,” adding that Nova Scotians should never have to sue their government to get information. Continue reading
Since 2017, privacy commissioner Catherine Tully has said that Nova Scotia’s access-to-information laws “are not always up to the task” of defending citizens’ democratic rights. Continue reading
Stephen McNeil says any changes to the January 2020 deadline would have to evolve out of a community consensus in Pictou County. Continue reading
Without that information, it’s impossible to tell how much of the ferry’s annual subsidy — it’s projected to receive $10.9 million for 2018 — is paid to Bay Ferries for simply being in charge of the service. Continue reading