N.S. Green Party releases platform aimed at five issues facing province
From a release sent to media:
WELLINGTON: The Green Party of Nova Scotia is releasing their full election platform today, outlining solutions to five related crises: Responsible Government, Cost of Living and Housing, Public Health...
VIDEO: Hants East Candidates answer questions during forum
ENFIELD: Residents in East Hants had the opportunity to submit pertinent questions to be asked to candidates running here in the provincial election.
The list of 12 questions was narrowed down to topics that committee...
Election 2024: Sackville-Cobequid candidates answer our questions
LOWER SACKVILLE: The candidates for Sackville-Cobequid were interviewed by The Laker News with questions submitted from the community and those on issues and concerns we're aware of.
Here are the interviews we did:
We begin with...
Election 2024: N.S. NDP rent-to-own starter homes create pathway to homeownership for NSians
HALIFAX: NDP Leader Claudia Chender announced a new rent-to-own starter home program that would increase the number of families able to buy their first home by 10 per cent in the first year.
The programw...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: We speak with N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill
FALL RIVER: N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill was campaigning recently with Candidate Elizabeth Booth in Fall River.
He took a few moments from the campaigning before boarding the bus and heading to his next stop...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: We speak with PC Leader Tim Houston on the campaign trail
BEAVER BANK: PC Leader Tim Houston was campaigning with MLA Candidate Brian Wong in Beaver Bank on Thursday.
He took a few moments from the campaigning before boarding the bus and heading to his next...
Election 2024: N.S. PC’s release “Make it Happen plan for lower taxes; more doctors;...
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston released “Make It Happen,” the Nova Scotia PC Plan for lower taxes, more doctors and higher wages on Friday Nov. 8.
“Our plan is fully-costed and rooted in our unwavering commitment...
Election 2024: Free parking at healthcare properties if Houston government re-elected
From a press release
HALIFAX: Patients, healthcare workers and other visitors to Nova Scotia hospitals and healthcare centres will no longer have to pay for parking.
Premier Tim Houston announced Nov. 7 that a re-elected...
Election 2024: Nova Scotians could save on everyday essentials under N.S. NDP plan
HALIFAX: A New Democrat government will take immediate action to bring down the price of essentials like groceries, cell phone and internet bills and heat pumps to give Nova Scotians more breathing room in...
Election 2024: Churchill, N.S. Liberals announce a better deal for commuters
From a release:
HALIFAX: N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill highlighted his party’s plan to ease traffic congestion, improve commute times, and offer Nova Scotians more transportation options.
“Traffic congestion is a major concern for many Nova...