NSNDP: Nova Scotians need solutions for rising costs
HALIFAX: Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, the elader of the N.S. NDP, made the following statement about media reports on the cost of living in Halifax: “Nova Scotia is the best…
Houston returns to Boston to promote Life Sciences sector
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will be in Boston this weekend to attend the BIO Boston International Convention, the largest biotechnology conference in the world, and meet with northeastern U.S. governors…
Premier Houston supports federal government’s commitment to Canadian armed forces
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston issued a statement on Monday June 9 showing his support for Prime Minister Mark Carney and his commitment to investing in Canada’s armed forces. “This will…
COLUMN: Putting wind to work: Nova Scotia’s plan for energy security and growth
The following is an OP-ED from Premier Tim Houston. It was sent out by the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. BY Premier Tim Houston Nova Scotia is blessed to…
More interprovincial trade barriers removed by province
HALIFAX: The government is continuing to show leadership by removing more interprovincial trade barriers to grow Nova Scotia’s economy and build a stronger Canada, the premier said on May 30.…
N.S. announces free Shingles Vaccine available this month
HALIFAX: Starting May 20, Nova Scotians aged 65 and older can book their free shingles vaccine appointment. The first appointments will be May 28. “Across Canada, nearly one in three…
Trade mission takes Premier Houston to Spain, United Kingdom
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will leave on May 4, for a provincial trade mission in two critical markets – Spain and the United Kingdom. The premier and Kent Smith, Minister…
Free parking at hospitals, healthcare facilities starts May 1
HALIFAX: Patients, healthcare workers and other visitors to Nova Scotia hospitals and healthcare facilities no longer have to pay for on-site parking, effective Thursday, May 1. “We committed to eliminating…
Statement from Premier Houston on the passing of Pope Francis
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. Today (April 21), Roman Catholics around the world are mourning at the news that Pope Francis has died at the…
Remembering April 18-19, 2020: a statement from Premier Houston
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. This week marks five years since the events of April 18-19, 2020. As each day, month and year passes, we…