PC’s vote down Liberal bill to limit N.S. Power’s profits
A release from the N.S. Liberals HALIFAX: On Wednesday, N.S. Liberals forced a recorded vote on Opposition Bill 211, legislation aimed at limiting Nova Scotia Power’s return on equity to…
N.S. Power, Premier Houston comment on rate decision by N.S. Energy Board
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to the decision by the Nova Scotia Energy Board regarding Nova Scotia Power’s rate-hike request. “Today, we learned…
Premier Houston’s Statement on Hydro Québec’s offshore wind move
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to Hydro Québec issuing a request for information from offshore wind developers on March 25. “Hydro Québec sees…
Hydro-Québec launches Request for Information to inform potential development of offshore wind farms off Nova Scotia
MONTREAL, QUE.: Hydro-Québec is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to assess options for the supply and transmission of electricity generated by offshore wind farms located off the coast of…
Premier Houston to meet with energy leaders in Texas
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will meet with global energy leaders next week to promote energy and natural resource opportunities in Nova Scotia. The meetings will be held as the Premier…
Feds invest more than $3.2 million into Dartmouth-area defence businesses
DARTMOUTH: Three companies in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour are getting an investment totalling more than $3.2 million in federal defence funding. The announcement of the support was made by Dartmouth-Cole Hrabour MP…
Liberals table Trade Infrastructure Act to unlock economic growth
HALIFAX: Recognizing that infrastructure is the foundation of a strong economy, House Leader Derek Mombourquette will introduce the Nova Scotia Trade Infrastructure Act to ensure our province has the tools…
Autism Nova Scotia addresses provincial budget impact on programs and staffing
HALIFAX: Provincial budget cuts will result in Autism Nova Scotia needing to eliminate or scale back programs supporting Autistic Nova Scotians. While the full scope of changes is being finalized,…
NS NDP: Houston government cuts harm Nova Scotia families
HALIFAX: On Wednesday, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, caregivers and advocates called on the Houston government to reverse their harmful cuts to Nova Scotians who look after their loved ones.…
Nova Scotia, Ontario sign direct-to-consumer alcohol sales deal
TORONTO, ONT.: N.S. Premier Tim Houston and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed a direct-to-consumer agreement that will allow Nova Scotia producers to sell their wine, beer and spirits directly…