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N.S. political parties take differing views on federal government's GST holiday
With the announcement of the federal government’s temporary GST holiday on some consumer items, people in Nova Scotia will have to wait until after next week’s provincial election to know if their new government intends to match it.
Churchill outlines what first 100 days of a N.S. Liberal government would look like
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill says if his party wins the provincial election, their first 100 days in office would be focused on reducing taxes, trying to remove the carbon tax and promoting women’s health.
Hospital closures, highway construction among key issues in Hants West
If the PCs are to hold or even grow their majority this election, Hants West is one of the seats they need to win again. The district is also emblematic of some key markings of the Houston government’s first term.
PC platform takes aim at power rates, expands health services, cuts taxes
Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says his party’s election platform is “a continuation of a plan that is already working,” while also vowing to cap the amount power rates can increase in the province and providing no new money for housing.
N.S. Liberals release platform promising more housing, tax cuts and boosts to health care
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill released his party’s election platform on Monday, describing the document as a contract with voters to build more housing, reduce taxes and potentially remove the impact of the carbon tax on the price of gas.
Elections Nova Scotia warns of email scam
Elections Nova Scotia is warning the public about an email scam intended to obtain people’s personal information.
Analysis
PCs, Liberals try to set themselves apart on tax policy during campaign's first week
Two of Nova Scotia's major political parties are betting big that tax cuts will attract voters, with announcements from the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives during the first week of the campaign.
Analysis
Parties face different challenges, present different narratives as N.S. election kicks off
Nova Scotia's three main political parties will make the case to voters between now and Nov. 26 for why they should form the next government. Each has its challenges to overcome.
Nova Scotia Health gets new administrator
Nova Scotia Health has a new administrator and this time they’re based in Nova Scotia. Opposition leaders say it’s nothing more than an attempt by the provincial government to mute criticism on the eve of a possible election call.
Liberal MLA Fred Tilley crosses floor to Tories
Liberal MLA Fred Tilley says he's crossing the floor to join the governing Progressive Conservative caucus in Nova Scotia because it was becoming increasingly difficult to criticize the government.