NDP: Premier ignoring rising costs of food, cuts Farmers’ Market coupon program
HALIFAX: The N.S. NDP say the number of families that can’t afford healthy food in Nova Scotia is now at 22 per cent, up from 17 per cent last year.…
NDP “disappointed” in lack of primary care, affordable housing investment in Budget 2023
From a press release: HALIFAX: In the middle of twin primary care and affordable housing crises, Tim Houston’s second budget lacks real investment in either. “Nova Scotians are deeply aware…
VIDEO STORY: We speak with N.S. NDP Leader Claudia Chender
ELMSDALE: NS NDP Leader Claudia Chender Visited the Elmsdale region on March 7. After chatting with some supporters over lunch, including former Hants East NDP MLA John MacDonell, at the…
NDP say power rate hike unaffordable for NS families
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians already pay some of the highest power rates in the country. The decision on Feb. 2 means families will face a further 14…
NDP: NSians left without phone, internet during storms
From a news release HALIFAX: While Hurricane Fiona ripped across much of the province over the weekend people could not connect with family, friends, and neighbours because vital cell service…
NDP: Premier Houston must ensure safe return to school in two weeks
From a press release: HALIFAX: With two weeks before students and teachers return to the classroom, parents are worried about the low vaccine uptake and lack of boosters for children…
N.S. NDP: Private health care not the solution for everyday families
From a press release HALIFAX: The N.S. NDP say people are worried that the health care they or their loved ones need won’t be there for them when they need…
NDP: Families struggle with rising costs as government ignores cost of living crisis
From a release HALIFAX: Families can’t keep up with the rising costs of food, gas, housing, and basic necessities and the Houston government continues to offer no support during this…
NDP welcomes legislature return, but focus should be on health care crisis, cost of living
From an NDP release HALIFAX:The NDP welcomes a return to the legislature but believes it should be used to address the real needs of Nova Scotians who can’t get the…
NDP: More support needed for community-based corrections, non-profit providers
From a release HALIFAX: The NDP said that a report from the Auditor General on the Department of Justice’s oversight and management of people serving community-based sentences. shows greater investment…