N.S. NDP: Government more interested in PR than solutions
From a release: HALIFAX: After almost a year with no dedicated Department or Minister of Housing, the Houston government has finally re-appointed a minister – but has yet to re-establish…
Premier Houston tabs MacDonald for cabinet role as Municipal Affairs minister
ELMSDALE: The MLA for Hants East is one of two new members of Premier Tim Houston’s cabinet after an unexpected shuffle took place Oct. 21. Premier Houston announced the cabinet…
Premier Houston in UK, Italy for trade mission
UNITED KINGDOM: Premier Tim Houston is leading a trade mission in the United Kingdom and Italy this week, promoting Nova Scotia’s energy sector and opportunities for offshore natural gas exploration…
N.S. launches new mine permitting portal
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making it easier to do business in the mining sector with the launch of NovaMINE, a new online permitting portal. NovaMINE is an interactive, one-stop portal…
NDP proposal offers protections for renters and more homes for Nova Scotians
NOVA SCOTIA: On Tuesday, the Leader of the Official Opposition, Claudia Chender, presented New Democrats’ plans to protect renters and increase housing supply. The NDP’s legislation would deliver real rent…
Short session underscores need for focus on Nova Scotians’ priorities: N.S. Liberals
HALIFAX: As the fall legislative session comes to a close, the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus is highlightingthe work they brought forward to address the concerns of families across the province.…
Province reduces red tape, supports development during legislative session
HALIFAX: Making it easier to do business in Nova Scotia and standing up for the men and women in uniform were the focus of the fall session of the House…
Fall sitting wraps with no help to lower Nova Scotians’ bills or housing costs: NS NDP
HALIFAX: The Houston government ended the fall sitting Oct. 3 with no action on lowering people’s bills and a last minute press release which mentioned making housing more affordable, the…
COLUMN: Wind West: Canada’s First Offshore Wind Development
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston’s office. I was thrilled to see the federal government recognize Wind West and the Eastern Energy Partnership as a…
Premier, party leaders voice frustration over N.S. Power’s proposed rate hike increase
HALIFAX: The three political party’s in the province weighed in on Tuesday on Nova Scotia Power’s request for rate increases over the next two years. N.S. Power said in a…