Churchill: Carbon Tax coming to N.S. due to PC government’s fumble
From an N.S. Liberal Party release HALIFAX: Liberal Leader Zach Churchill said by sitting on its hands for over a year, the Houston government has allowed a carbon tax to…
VIDEO: Interview with Premier Tim Houston
ELMSDALE: The Laker News’ Pat Healey had the opportunity to sit down for a quick interview with Premier Tim Houston as he took a break from touring in East Hants…
PHOTOS: Premier Houston visits East Hants locations
ENFIELD: East Hants had a special visitor come through the community on Friday. Premier Tim Houston was joined by Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald for a tour at Corridor…
N.S. puts Art Gallery project on hold
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston announced July 27, that the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia build is on hold. The project was originally expected to cost about $137 million but…
Premier: Government won’t accept MLA pay raise recommendation
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia premier Tim Houston said a recommendation from an independent panel looking into MLAs pay will not be accepted. In a release, Houston said he has written to…
Premier Houston, Canada’s Premiers press urgency for new healthcare partnership
From a press release: VICTORIA, B.C.: Canada’s Premiers came together in Victoria for their first in-person meeting in over two years, to emphasize the urgent need for a new, sustainable…
Dr. Strang inaugural recipient of award in his name
HALIFAX: The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new award named in his…
Liberal Party calling on province to implement Affordability Rebate
From a press release HALIFAX: With record-breaking gas prices hitting the province today, the Nova Scotia Liberal Party is once again calling on the Houston government to return a portion…
Premier on trade mission to Ireland; U.K.; France
From a release: HALIFAX: The Premier of N.S. left May 6 for a business trip aimed at boosting trade, tourism, investment and partnerships in the U.K., Ireland, and France. The…
N.S. removes non-resident property tax; deed transfer tax to remain
HALIFAX: The government will not be moving forward with the non-resident property tax. Premier Tim Houston announced the change on May 5. “My intentions all along were to improve home…