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…
N.S. NDP: Premier and Finance Minister skip vote for disastrous budget
HALIFAX: NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement Wednesday afternoon after the Houston government pushed through the Appropriations Act with both the Premier and Finance Minister absent: “This is…
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…
Statement from Premier Houston on blackmail, extortion scheme against MLA
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. “I was deeply troubled to learn that Hammonds Plains-Lucasville MLA Rick Burns and his wife have been the victims of…
Wozney: Houston government must pay early childhood educators what they’re owed
LOWER SACKVILLE: On Thursday, N.S. NDP Education and Early Childhood Development Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement about the Houston government’s refusal to give early childhood educators the back…
Lockview High students stage walkout protest over provincial budget cuts
FALL RIVER: Approximately 150 students from Lockview High School took part in a walkout protest on Wednesday, voicing concerns about provincial budget cuts they say will impact arts programs, education…