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N.S. budget update shows increased revenues, but challenges on the horizon
Favourable financial winds have again led to more revenue for Nova Scotia’s PC government, resulting in a shrinking deficit and more over-budget spending.
Changes announced to senior ranks of Nova Scotia public service
The changes include new roles for some of the province’s most experienced public servants and departures of some long-serving people.
N.S. premier announces ministerial assistant roles
With the province’s largest caucus ever, Premier Tim Houston is bringing back ministerial assistants, a custom previously used by governments such as Stephen McNeil’s Liberals in 2013 and the Darrell Dexter NDP before that when they had a large number of members.
N.S. premier announces Treasury Board members, new House leader
Premier Tim Houston has announced more key appointments as his government settles into its second mandate.
Replacements, upgrades coming for ailing elevators at Halifax hospital
Officials at Nova Scotia Health have started the multimillion-dollar process to replace outdated and out-of-order elevators at the beleaguered Victoria General Hospital in Halifax.
Nova Scotia's new 21-member cabinet sworn in at Halifax ceremony
Premier Tim Houston increased the size of his cabinet on Thursday at a ceremony that saw familiar faces moved, new faces introduced and the restructuring of several government departments.
Reporters blocked from swearing-in ceremony for new Nova Scotia cabinet
Premier Tim Houston’s cabinet swearing-in to kick off his second mandate will be a private event that’s closed to reporters. The provincial government announced on Wednesday the break from the long-standing tradition of the event being open to members of the media.
Premier Tim Houston weighs in on GST holiday, property taxes for wildfire victims, MLA pay
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston met with members of the Province House press gallery on Tuesday for the first time since his party’s decisive election win. He covered a range of topics.
Zach Churchill steps down and N.S. Liberals begin rebuild effort
A day after a judicial recount confirmed the loss of his seat and two weeks after his party was nearly wiped out in the provincial election, Liberal Leader Zach Churchill has stepped down from the helm of the party.
N.S. premier in Boston for trade talks, tree lighting
Premier Tim Houston is spending the bulk of the first full week of his new mandate attending business meetings and the annual Christmas tree lighting in Boston.