Liberal Platform Under-Budgets for Heating Assistance By $87.5M

November 5, 2024

Liberal Platform Under-Budgets for Heating Assistance By $87.5M

SPRYFIELD, N.S. – PC candidate Brendan Maguire says the Nova Scotia Liberal Party platform doesn’t accurately cost their promise to expand the Heating Assistance Rebate Program. The Liberal platform claims, “We will expand the Heating Assistance Rebate Program to help low-income Nova Scotians with their energy bills, saving them $1,000 a year.” Maguire says the promise won’t come to fruition because the Churchill Liberals are […]

November 5, 2024

Tim Houston PC Government Will Make Shingles Vaccine Free for Nova Scotia Seniors

HALIFAX, N.S. – Premier Tim Houston today announced the latest step in his government’s plan to improve health care services for Nova Scotia seniors. Houston announced that a re-elected PC Government will introduce a Universal Shingles Program that provides free access to the shingles vaccine for those aged 65 and older. “Today across Canada, nearly one […]

November 4, 2024

Liberal Platform Promises Sneaky New Carbon Tax, Requires Nearly $1 Billion in Cuts

Zach Churchill revealed his sneaky new carbon tax and nearly $1 billion in government spending today during the release of the Liberal election platform. “We know Zach is a Trudeau megadonor,” said Shelburne PC candidate Nolan Young. “Now, we see a platform centred on bringing a sneaky carbon tax to Nova Scotia – purely to […]

November 3, 2024

MacQuarrie nominated PC candidate in Inverness

INVERNESS, N.S. – A longtime teacher from Mabou is the new PC candidate for the constituency Inverness in the upcoming provincial general election. Kyle MacQuarrie was nominated as the party’s candidate by Inverness PC Party members earlier this week. “Inverness has always done best when we have strong, effective voices in our Nova Scotia government,” said […]

November 3, 2024

Malay nominated PC candidate in Halifax Chebucto

HALIFAX, N.S. – A longtime west end Halifax community leader with experience in education, healthcare and government is running in Halifax Chebucto for the Nova Scotia PC Party. Tonya Malay was nominated as the party’s candidate in the constituency in the next provincial general election. “I am running to be MLA for Halifax Chebucto to […]

November 2, 2024

Desperate Churchill needs to stop attacking Elections Nova Scotia

EASTERN PASSAGE, N.S. – It’s time for Liberal Leader Zach Churchill to stop his political attacks against Elections Nova Scotia. Eastern Passage PC candidate Barbara Adams says Elections Nova Scotia is an independent, non-partisan agency and Churchill’s frequent attacks against the agency undermine democracy in the province. “Everybody knows Zach Churchill is in bad shape. […]

November 2, 2024

Clayton nominated PC candidate in Halifax Needham

HALIFAX, N.S. – A community leader and economic development specialist is running in Halifax Needham for the Nova Scotia PC Party. Trayvone Clayton was nominated as the party’s candidate in the constituency for the next provincial general election. “For more than a decade, the voices of the people of Halifax Needham have been outside the places […]

November 2, 2024

Chender picks federal NDP boss over Cape Breton and the rest of Nova Scotia

NEW WATERFORD, N.S. – In her first week on the campaign trail, NDP Leader Claudia Chender is the only party leader who never left Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Her HRM-only campaign was capped off by attending several events in Halifax with federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, including an Art Gallery reception with the city’s elite. “Does […]

October 31, 2024

Houston PCs first party to nominate full slate of candidates

HALIFAX, N.S. – Team Tim Houston is the first party to nominate a full slate of 55 candidates in the November 26th provincial election. “Tim Houston has attracted a team of new and experienced candidates who are committed to his plan to make it happen for lower taxes, more doctors and higher wages,” said Tara Miller, Provincial […]

October 31, 2024

Failed Education Minister recycled by Chender NDP

HALIFAX – The NDP Education Minister who the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union wanted Premier Darrell Dexter to fire is making a comeback for current NDP Leader Claudia Chender. Ramona Jennex is back as the NDP candidate for Kings South, the constituency she represented from 2009 to 2013 in the Dexter government. After years of NDP cuts […]

October 31, 2024

Tim Houston PC Government Will Establish Internal Travel Nurse Team

Will recruit nurses as part of publicly funded system to deliver care to the regions that need it most SYDNEY – Help is on the way for Nova Scotian patients and families who live in previously underserved areas. Today Premier Tim Houston announced that a re-elected PC Government will establish an internal travel nurse team, thereby […]

October 31, 2024

Liberals, NDP broke healthcare

HALIFAX, N.S. – Previous Liberal and NDP governments slashed healthcare spending, demoralized healthcare professionals and drove doctors out of the province. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill was a cabinet minister with the previous Liberal government and held top portfolios, including the Minister of Health. Claudia Chender is taking advice from the same Dexter crew that caused the […]

October 30, 2024

Tim Houston PC Government Will Invest in Better Menopause Care

HALIFAX, N.S. – Women over the age of 40 in Nova Scotia will soon have access to specialized health care dedicated to dealing with their health issues. Today, Premier Tim Houston announced that a re-elected PC Government will invest in Canada’s first ever Menopause Centre of Excellence dedicated to managing symptoms related to perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. “There are nearly […]

October 30, 2024

NDP Leader praises Houston government’s support of film industry

DARTMOUTH – NDP Leader Claudia Chender said today that Premier Tim Houston has done a good job restoring support for Nova Scotia’s film industry. During an appearance on CityNews 95.7 Radio, when questioned about the film industry cuts imposed by Zach Churchill’s Liberals, Chender said “credit where credit is due” in the Houston government’s significant investments […]

October 29, 2024

Mosher nominated PC candidate in Fairview-Clayton Park

HALIFAX, N.S. – A longtime community volunteer and Fairview resident is running in Fairview-Clayton Park for the Nova Scotia PC Party in the next provincial general election. Nicole Mosher was nominated as the party’s candidate in the constituency. “The people of Fairview-Clayton Park deserve an MLA who will deliver positive results as part of Premier Tim […]

October 29, 2024

Humphries nominated PC candidate in Halifax Citadel-Sable Island

HALIFAX – A longtime business leader is running in Halifax Citadel-Sable Island for the Nova Scotia PC Party in the next provincial general election. Eleanor Humphries was nominated as the party’s candidate in the constituency. “The people of Halifax Citadel-Sable Island deserve an MLA who will be a strong, effective voice in Premier Tim Houston’s government,” […]

October 29, 2024

NDP Voted Against Numerous Housing Investments

HALIFAX, N.S. – Claudia Chender says she supports more money for housing, but she demanded her caucus vote against numerous housing investments. “The NDP leader is not serious about housing,” said PC candidate Brendan Maguire. “They voted against historic investments in public and affordable housing.” Maguire said that since taking office, the Houston government’s five-year housing […]

October 29, 2024

Sneaky Liberal Carbon Tax Makes Groceries More Expensive

HALIFAX, N.S. – Liberal leader Zach Churchill’s sneaky carbon tax will raise grocery prices. “Zach Churchill’s sneaky carbon tax is a tax on farmers – that will make your groceries more expensive,” said PC candidate Barb Adams. “Higher prices on gas and groceries aren’t a good deal.” “Nova Scotians deserve a government that will put […]

October 29, 2024

O’Quinn nominated PC candidate in Cape Breton Centre-Whitney Pier

NEW WATERFORD – A Cape Breton Regional Councillor is running in Cape Breton Centre-Whitney Pier for the Nova Scotia PC Party in the next provincial general election. Darren O’Quinn was recently nominated as the PC candidate in the constituency. “Cape Breton Centre-Whitney Pier deserves a strong voice in government who can make good things happen for […]

October 29, 2024

A Tim Houston PC Government Will Remove Tolls on the MacKay and Macdonald Bridges

Halifax, Nova Scotia – Drivers throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality will save time and money when a re-elected Nova Scotia PC Government removes tolls on the MacKay and Macdonald Bridges, Premier Tim Houston announced today. “Paying tolls on the MacKay and Macdonald bridges is an idea that has long outlived its usefulness. It is unfair and […]