Our PC government continues to make progress connecting Nova Scotians with primary care providers. As of January 1, 2026, there are 66,768 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry. This is a decrease from 68,490 reported on December 1. By the end of December, the registry declined by 1,722 people. This change reflects […]
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Nova Scotians will soon have a new way to save on fresh, locally grown food while supporting farmers across the province. Through a new pilot program from Nova Scotia Loyal, residents will be eligible for a 10 per cent discount on community supported agriculture (CSA) subscriptions, often called farm shares, when they buy directly from […]
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Our PC government is taking another step forward in strengthening home and community care with a new provincial technology platform designed to better connect the home care sector and support front-line staff—so Nova Scotians can receive quality care, faster. The new platform will link all publicly funded home care agencies with Nova Scotia Health’s Continuing […]
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Nova Scotia Power appears more focused on their bottom line than yours. They buy energy from numerous sources: coal, gas, wind, solar, and whatever they pay, a part of that cost is passed along to you. This is why we must ensure Nova Scotia Power buys energy at the lowest possible price – to keep […]
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Our PC government continues to make significant progress in connecting people to the primary care they need. As of December 1, 68,490 Nova Scotians are listed on the Need a Family Practice Registry—down from 69,420 on November 1. That means 930 people were removed from the registry in November alone. Over the course of 2025, […]
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HALIFAX, N.S. – Liberal and NDP MLAs failed to support a PC motion at the Public Accounts Committee that opposes those earning over $100,000 per year taking a space in public housing. MLA for Colchester North Tom Taggart was perplexed that the NDP and Liberals failed to support the motion, given that the average income […]
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Our PC government’s plan to grow the healthcare workforce is gaining momentum, with universities across the province surpassing their enrolment targets for healthcare programs this fall. Most institutions have exceeded the 97 per cent target laid out in their funding agreements with the Province—an important milestone in training more healthcare professionals at home. This year’s […]
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More Nova Scotians will soon have access to safe, affordable homes as our PC government continues accelerating its historic housing buildout. Sites in Middleton, Windsor, Shubenacadie, and Springhill have been selected for new public housing developments that will create up to 64 new homes — part of our government’s plan to build 515 new public […]
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HALIFAX, N.S. – PC MLAs have summoned Nova Scotia Power to appear before the Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee to answer for concerns of inaccurate billing and an overall loss in trust from the public. The committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 25th at 1:00 p.m. “Nova Scotia Power has failed to […]
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Nova Scotia is taking bold steps to unlock new economic opportunities, strengthen competitiveness, and expand market access for local businesses. This week, our PC government reached three significant agreements with the federal government and other provinces and territories—advancing efforts to break down long-standing internal trade barriers that have limited economic growth for decades. The agreements […]
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Our PC government is taking action to improve safety and reduce congestion at one of the busiest stretches of Highway 102. Work is beginning this week on upgrades to the southbound Exit 3 off-ramp in Bedford–a project that will make day-to-day travel easier and more predictable for thousands of Nova Scotians. Starting Thursday, November 13, […]
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Our PC government is proud to support innovation that’s unlocking Nova Scotia’s clean energy potential. Eauclaire Tidal Limited Partnership is expanding its presence at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE), adding two new tidal projects that will bring more clean power, jobs, and investment to our province. “We want tidal energy to be […]
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Our PC government is focused on results, not rhetoric—and the latest update to Nova Scotia’s Need a Family Practice Registry shows real progress. As of November 1, there are 69,420 Nova Scotians on the registry, a drop of more than 8,000 since October. That means more families and individuals are now connected with a family […]
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Our PC government and the PC government of Ontario have signed a new memorandum of understanding to explore small modular reactor (SMR) technology as a potential clean energy source for the future. Premier Tim Houston, who also serves as Minister of Energy, signed the agreement today, October 23, alongside Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines, […]
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Our PC government is investing in upgrades to the Cape Breton Exhibition Grounds — a community hub that has showcased the region’s agricultural traditions for more than a century. “The Cape Breton Exhibition grounds have long been a gathering place for families, farmers and visitors from across the Island,” said Fred Tilley, Minister of Public […]
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Our PC government is making it easier and more affordable to work in the skilled trades by removing red tape and reducing costs for thousands of professionals throughout Nova Scotia. Effective immediately, journeypersons in most compulsory trades—such as plumbers, construction electricians, and boilermakers—no longer need to renew their certifications every five years. This change will […]
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Starting today, October 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage has increased to $16.50 per hour, up from $15.70. This is the second increase in 2025, bringing the total rise this year to $1.30. “Affordability continues to be a priority for our government,” said Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. “Increasing the minimum wage twice […]
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Nova Scotia’s housing plan is getting homes built — and thousands of Nova Scotians are already seeing the benefits. Two years ago, our PC government launched Our Homes, Action for Housing to tackle the province’s housing challenges head-on. Today, that plan is exceeding expectations. ✅ 14,667 new housing units have already been created or are […]
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Access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner is one of the most important parts of a strong healthcare system. The latest update from Nova Scotia Health shows real progress — the Need a Family Practice Registry has dropped to 84,069 Nova Scotians, down by more than 3,800 people in just one month. That means […]
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More Nova Scotia seniors are keeping what they’ve earned thanks to Premier Tim Houston and our PC government. This year, about 19,000 low-income seniors received tax refunds through a program available only in Nova Scotia—that’s more than 2,000 additional seniors compared to last year. In total, $31 million has gone back into the pockets of […]
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