Call for Medal of Bravery nominations
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Nominations for the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery are open until May 1. “When faced with extraordinary circumstances, Nova Scotians step up and take extraordinary actions to keep…
Legislative sitting concludes with budget, powering the economy act passed
HALIFAX: The spring legislative sitting concluded April 9. This session’s highlights included passing a budget with billions of dollars in new investments and the passage of the Powering the Economy…
Premier travels to Calgary to promote energy opportunities
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will be in Calgary from April 7 to April 10, for meetings with major energy companies as well as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and…
N.S. announces funding for food relief programs
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Feeding Communities Fund is providing $5.3 million – more than the $4 million forecast in December – to community organizations across the province to support local food…
Streamlined approval process positions Nova Scotia as energy leader
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and the federal government have agreed to streamline the process when both federal and provincial environmental approvals are needed for major infrastructure and resource projects. Premier Tim…
Column: N.S. Budget invests in healthcare, housing, and education
The following is the monthly column submitted to media by Premier Tim Houston’s office. Nova Scotians don’t need to be told the world is uncertain. They can see it in…
Statement from Premier Houston, Halifax Mayor Fillmore on federal defence investments
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement on defence investments March 26. “When Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his…
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…
Province House closed to the public for remainder of week
HALIFAX: Beginning March 25, Province House and the rest of the legislative precinct, which includes the grounds of Province House and the committee room in One Government Place, will be…
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…