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HST holiday little to cheer about for Nova Scotia distillers
Nova Scotia distillers are worried the temporary tax cut on some alcohol but not bottles of liquor will cut into sales during their normally best sales month.
Good Samaritans to complete delivery of rescued packages
An Annapolis Valley woman is grateful for honest people and an online Facebook page created to post images of wayward packages.
Houston government wants to change review process for MLA salaries and benefits
Premier Tim Houston wants to scrap the current system that has the three main parties in the House nominate members to determine what MLAs should be paid and what benefits they should enjoy.
New Democrats outspent rivals in Pictou West byelection loss
Nova Scotia's NDP outspent their political rivals in a failed attempt to win the Pictou West seat in last spring's byelection, according to a report released Monday by Elections Nova Scotia.
N.S. Liberals drop court case alleging PCs tried to buy votes with Tim Hortons gift cards
Court papers filed Nov. 12 accused Tory incumbent Susan Corkum-Greek — who was re-elected two weeks later — of trying to buy votes in Lunenburg during the provincial election campaign.
'Roller-coaster' housing market in Halifax may be coming to an end
The Halifax housing market's "roller-coaster" ride may be coming to end, according to Royal LePage. The real estate giant is forecasting more normal price increases and a less volatile sales volume.
Legislation governing fire protection in N.S. in need of overhaul, say longtime firefighters
Will Brooks and Denys Prevost's comments come as the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs meets with elected officials in Ottawa this week to push for stronger fire protection laws and lobby for more money to buy equipment.
N.S. regulator approves Ottawa's $500M bailout for Nova Scotia Power
Nova Scotia's Utility and Review Board has approved a $500-million bailout the federal government offered Nova Scotia Power two months ago.
Days after worst-ever election loss, longtime N.S. Liberals say it's time to rebuild
Nova Scotia Liberals, still coming to grips with the party's election result, don't necessarily agree on what went wrong, but they do see eye to eye about what to do next: rebuild the party, starting now.
Poll suggests PCs hold a commanding lead in Nova Scotia election
Poll results just published by Narrative Research suggest the Progressive Conservatives are headed for another majority win in Nova Scotia but the race for second place is "too close to call."