Liberals introduce bills aimed at healthcare in N.S.
From releases issued by the N.S. Liberal Party: HALIFAX: The following are bills introduced by the N.S. Liberal Party during the legislature sitting. They are aimed at improving healthcare in…
COLUMN: Premier Houston on healthcare worker retention
The following column is a new monthly piece that is being submitted by Premier Tim Houston to community news outlets across the province. The last few years have been long…
Province introduces legislation to improve patient access to care
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will be able to get healthcare faster with new legislation introduced on March 21. The Patient Access to Care Act includes new measures to reduce administrative burdens…
Province announces retention bonuses for nurses, healthcare workers
From a release DARTMOUTH: As a way of thanking Nova Scotia’s nurses while encouraging more of them to keep working in the province, Premier Tim Houston announced a $10,000 bonus…
N.S. announces more modular housing for healthcare, skilled workers
HALIFAX: There will soon be more modular housing for healthcare workers and skilled tradespeople in communities where housing options are limited. Nova Scotia is investing an additional $12 million to…
Liberals issue statement over growing doctor waitlist record
From a press release: HALIFAX: The following is a statement from N.S. Liberal leader Zach Churchill: “Once again, the number of people without a doctor in Nova Scotia has reached…
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…
N.S. Liberals: Atlantic Doctor registry will strain already overwhelmed healthcare system
The following is a release from the N.S. Liberal Party. HALIFAX:The announcement from Premier Houston and his Atlantic colleagues to create a doctor registry across provinces will have a minimal…
Column: Premier Houston talks long-term care challenges
The following column is a new monthly piece that is being submitted by Premier Tim Houston to community news outlets across the province. Tackling Long-Term Care ChallengesFor too long, too…
Premiers discuss health, immigration, labour, housing at Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting
CHARLOTTETOWN: Atlantic Premiers met Feb. 20 to discuss important regional and national issues, chart a course for regional collaboration in 2023, and celebrate the opening of the Canada Winter Games.…