Today’s announcement marks a major win for Canada’s security and an enormous opportunity for Nova Scotia. The federal government has selected ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the winning bidder for Canada’s new fleet of patrol submarines. Under the leadership of Premier Tim Houston, our PC government has been working for months to ensure Nova Scotia is […]
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The Wind West plan reached another major milestone today as the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator released the list of companies pre-qualified to participate in Nova Scotia’s first offshore wind Call for Bids, expected to open later this year. The full list of pre-qualified companies is available on the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator’s website. […]
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Safe, affordable housing is on the way for families and seniors in Tusket, with design work now underway for up to 16 new public housing units in the Municipality of Argyle. The project will help provide secure housing for about 50 residents and is part of our Nova Scotia PC Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening […]
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Our PC government is ready to respond this wildfire season with a new contract for four Air Tractor AT-802 fixed-wing water bombers and one Cessna Caravan Bird Dog co-ordination plane, strengthening Nova Scotia’s wildfire-fighting capacity and providing greater protection for communities as wildfire seasons become increasingly intense and unpredictable. These aircraft can drop water, foam […]
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CHÉTICAMP, N.S. – Claude Bourgeois has been nominated as the PC Candidate in Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay for the upcoming by-election. More than 400 people signed up with the PC Party, representing more than 10 per cent of the 3,889 eligible voters in the constituency. “With decades of experience in business, I need Claude Bourgeois at the […]
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CHÉTICAMP (N.-É.) – Claude Bourgeois a été choisi comme candidat du Parti progressiste-conservateur (PC) pour la circonscription de Chéticamp–Margarees–Pleasant Bay en vue de la prochaine élection partielle. Plus de 400 personnes se sont inscrites au Parti PC, ce qui représente plus de 10 pour cent des 3 889 électeurs admissibles de la circonscription. « Fort […]
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Nova Scotia is back in the offshore oil and gas business. And this is not just talk. It is real investment in Nova Scotia’s offshore. Inceptio Oil and Gas, led by Nova Scotian James Edens, has stepped forward with bids on two parcels in the latest call for bids. They believe in Nova Scotia. And […]
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Nova Scotia’s dairy sector is getting a major boost with a significant expansion planned at Agropur’s Bedford facility, an investment that signals confidence in our province’s agricultural future and its skilled workforce. Our PC government has welcomed the co-operative’s decision, highlighting the benefits it will bring not only to dairy farmers across Nova Scotia, but […]
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A major step forward in Nova Scotia’s housing strategy is taking shape in Shannon Park, where 100 new public housing apartments will soon provide safe, affordable homes for more than 300 people. This development marks the first phase of a much larger vision announced last December by our PC government. Why Shannon Park? Originally, these […]
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Our PC Government continues to make steady progress connecting Nova Scotians with primary care. As of April 1, 2026, there are 61,947 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry, down from 63,221 on March 1, a decrease of 1,274 people in one month. This means more Nova Scotians are getting connected to the […]
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Our newly opened Antigonish Community Health Clinic is set to significantly enhance access to primary healthcare in the region, bringing together providers, services, and modern facilities under one roof. The clinic will accommodate more than 30 healthcare professionals and support more than 10,000 patients, marking a major step forward in strengthening healthcare delivery for Antigonish […]
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Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia has received industrial approval to process previously stockpiled ore at the Touquoy gold mine in Moose River, Halifax County—marking a significant step forward for the site’s transition. Roughly three million tonnes of gold-bearing ore have remained unprocessed since operations ceased in 2023. Under the approval granted on April 10, the company […]
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The Eigg Mountain wind energy project in Antigonish County has officially cleared a major milestone, receiving environmental assessment approval on April 9. The project will see the construction of 22 wind turbines, with work expected to begin later this year. During the build phase, the development is projected to create between 200 and 250 jobs, […]
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Nova Scotia’s minimum wage has increased to $16.75 per hour as of April 1, marking another step forward by our PC government in supporting workers and strengthening the province’s economy. This change is part of a continued, predictable approach to wage growth. A second increase will take effect on October 1, 2026, bringing the minimum […]
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This weekend, NDP leader Claudia Chender was quick to congratulate the newly elected national NDP leader, Avi Lewis. In choosing Avi Lewis, the NDP firmly closed the door on the era of Jack Layton’s more moderate approach to New Democrats and away from being a party that supports blue collar workers to being one that […]
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Lunenburg West MLA Becky Druhan has avoided using Question Period to raise issues directly affecting her constituents during the spring sitting of the Legislature. A review of Hansard transcripts shows 87% of Druhan’s questions were on issues unrelated to Lunenburg West—neglecting local concerns. Druhan’s record this spring shows a consistent focus away from the needs […]
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The following is a statement from Argyle MLA Colton LeBlanc, who worked as an Advanced Care Paramedic: Today in the Legislature, NDP Leader Claudia Chender referred to paramedics as “angry ambulance drivers” in reference to when they marched against the NDP government in 2013, because the NDP treated them like ambulance drivers. Paramedics are far […]
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HALIFAX, N.S.– Nova Scotia’s NDP are criticizing the PC plan to make big banks pay more, while opposing tax cuts for hard-working Nova Scotians. Last week in the Legislature, NDP MLA Suzy Hansen responded to the provincial budget raising capital tax on large financial institutions from 4% to 6% by stating “I’m confused as to […]
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Our PC Government continues to make progress connecting Nova Scotians with primary care. As of March 1, 2026, there are 63,221 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry, down from 65,790 on Feb. 1 — a drop of 2,569 people in just one month. This means 94 per cent of Nova Scotians are […]
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A message from Premier Tim Houston: Two weeks ago, our government introduced Nova Scotia’s annual budget. It was a plan that tried to be honest about the financial pressures facing our province and what we believed we could responsibly afford. Since then, Nova Scotians have spoken clearly. Many people reached out to share concerns about […]
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