Nova Scotia premier signals openness to boosting politicians' pay
HALIFAX -- After moving to block a recommended pay raise in 2022, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston now appears open...
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Federal fisheries proposal would slash commercial elver quota in 2025
HALIFAX -- The federal Fisheries Department is proposing new elver quotas for the 2025 season that would significantly cut the...
Judge grants recount in riding lost by Nova Scotia Liberal leader
HALIFAX -- There will be judicial recounts in two Nova Scotia ridings after last week's provincial election, including in a...
N.S. election: Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston's combative style of politics
HALIFAX -- Tim Houston gambled that Nova Scotia voters would re-elect the Progressive Conservatives with another majority -- even though...
N.S. election: a look at re-elected Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston
HALIFAX -- Tim Houston gambled that Nova Scotia voters would re-elect the Progressive Conservatives with another majority -- even though...
Nova Scotia Tories appear safe with close battle for second between Liberals and NDP
HALIFAX -- With two days left before Nova Scotians elect their next government, polls suggest Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston's...
Nova Scotia Tory leader Houston strives to balance combative and personable sides
HALIFAX -- Tim Houston was on his way to his big, blue campaign bus outside a Halifax hotel earlier this...
Nova Scotia's main party leaders spar in final televised debate of election campaign
HALIFAX -- Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston asked Nova Scotians on Thursday to be patient, saying his government's plan for...
Nova Scotia Liberals highlight housing plan, NDP talks support for small business
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's Liberal and NDP leaders highlighted platform pledges related to housing and support for small businesses Friday...
N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's incumbent Progressive Conservatives released their election platform today, which includes a promise to cap electricity rate...
Nova Scotia Liberals release four-year, $2.3-billion election platform
HALIFAX -- An ambitious target for housing and a replacement for federal carbon pricing are among the major promises contained...
Nova Scotia Liberals release four-year $2.3-billion election platform
HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia Liberals have presented a four-year $2.3-billion platform for the Nov. 26 provincial election.
N.S. election: NDP promises to end fixed-term leases, impose rent-control system
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's temporary rent cap and a loophole that allows landlords to avoid it were the targets of...
N.S. election: NDP promises to end fixed-term leases, impose rent control
Nova Scotia's New Democrats are proposing measures they say would protect renters from excessive rent hikes and evictions if the...
Nova Scotia premier announces one point cut to HST, to 14 per cent, starting April 1
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced a one percentage point cut to the harmonized sales tax starting...
Nova Scotia Liberal Fred Tilley quits to join governing Progressive Conservatives
HALIFAX -- A member of Nova Scotia's Opposition Liberals is crossing the floor to join the governing Progressive Conservatives.
Foreign doctors' skills will be assessed while they care for Nova Scotia patients
HALIFAX -- A new program to more quickly integrate internationally trained doctors into Nova Scotia's health system is set to...
Nova Scotia government defends funding offer rejected by wine industry
HALIFAX -- An offer of additional financial aid to Nova Scotia's wine industry is still on the table despite being...
Nova Scotia wine growers walk away from government aid negotiations for industry
HALIFAX -- The working group examining support for Nova Scotia's wine industry has lost its co-chair, who resigned this week...
Nova Scotia legislature wraps after quick 10-day sitting, acrimony with Ottawa
HALIFAX -- The fall sitting of the Nova Scotia legislature concluded Friday after just 10 sitting days, but the government...
Nova Scotia adopts bill declaring domestic violence in the province an epidemic
HALIFAX -- Following an extraordinary reversal by Premier Tim Houston, the Nova Scotia legislature on Thursday adopted a bill declaring...
Nova Scotia proposes two-year extension to five-per-cent rent cap until end of 2027
HALIFAX -- The Nova Scotia government wants to extend its five per cent cap on rent increases another two years...
With expansion of phone app, Nova Scotia patients can access a suite of health info
HALIFAX -- Information on hospital visits and other medical records is now available for Nova Scotians through the province's mobile...
Nova Scotia municipalities urged to get creative to find new revenue streams: report
HALIFAX -- The tax base for municipalities across Nova Scotia isn't keeping up with the cost of services and programs...
Nova Scotia premier says election call could come before summer 2025 fixed date
HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's premier is casting doubt on whether he will adhere to the fixed provincial election date his...