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Free Shingles Vaccine Now Available for Seniors 65+

Free Shingles Vaccine Now Available for Seniors 65+

Starting today, May 20, Nova Scotians aged 65 and older can book an appointment for their free shingles vaccine, with the first appointments beginning May 28. This new initiative is part of our PC government’s commitment to supporting seniors and removing financial barriers to healthcare. Shingles is a serious viral infection that affects nearly one […]

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More Affordable Housing for Digby County

More Affordable Housing for Digby County

More Nova Scotians are finding safe, affordable places to call home thanks to a new housing development in Digby supported by our PC government. The first residents have moved into the initial phase of the Mount Street housing development, which will include a total of 21 new homes—12 of which will be affordable units—once construction […]

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Building More Housing in Cumberland County

Building More Housing in Cumberland County

More Nova Scotians are getting access to safe and affordable housing as new units open across Cumberland County. 20-new affordable housing units are already complete in Springhill and Amherst, with another 27 on the way this fall. “Our government is doing everything we can to get people into more affordable housing faster, and today we’re […]

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First-of-its-Kind Universal Youth Mental Health Centre Opens in Amherst

First-of-its-Kind Universal Youth Mental Health Centre Opens in Amherst

Young people in Cumberland County now have a new place to turn for mental health support—no referrals and no barriers. Nova Scotia’s first Integrated Youth Services (IYS) site is now open in Amherst. Known as Anchor Youth Space Cumberland, the centre offers youth aged 12 to 25 access to immediate mental health and social services—all […]

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Free Parking Now a Reality at Nova Scotia Healthcare Facilities

Free Parking Now a Reality at Nova Scotia Healthcare Facilities

As of Thursday, May 1st, patients, healthcare workers, and visitors to Nova Scotia’s hospitals and healthcare centres will no longer need to pay for on-site parking. This is a significant step taken by our PC government that puts patients first by making healthcare more accessible.  “We committed to eliminating fees for everyone parking at a […]

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NDP disrespect Veterans, offer protection for racist public servants

NDP disrespect Veterans, offer protection for racist public servants

Yesterday in the Legislature, the NDP MLA Paul Wozney criticized Premier Tim Houston for unequivocally standing up for veterans rights to wear their uniforms at Remembrance Day ceremonies and for stating that public servants in Klu Klux Klan uniforms should be fired without delay.  Wozney said that Premier Tim Houston “put a chill over the […]

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Premier surprised NDP refuse his offer to take questions on trade

Premier surprised NDP refuse his offer to take questions on trade

Premier Tim Houston is surprised that Claudia Chender refused his offer to stand in the Legislature for four hours and take questions from any and all members of the Legislature on the Trump Tariffs.  Today, the NDP wrote a letter to the Premier requesting that he appear at the Committee of the Whole House on […]

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PC Government’s Budget 2025-26 is Unlocking Nova Scotia’s Potential

PC Government’s Budget 2025-26 is Unlocking Nova Scotia’s Potential

The Houston government is delivering on the commitments made to Nova Scotians in the last election, with Budget 2025-26. Our PC government is Unlocking Nova Scotia’s Potential by cutting taxes, creating jobs, and continuing to strengthen healthcare. We are Unlocking Nova Scotia's Potential with this year's budget. Here’s how: 💰 Cutting Taxes: Slashing your income […]

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A Record-Breaking Capital Plan to Unlock Nova Scotia’s Potential

A Record-Breaking Capital Plan to Unlock Nova Scotia’s Potential

Tim Houston’s PC government is once again making historic investments to move Nova Scotia forward. The largest-ever capital plan—$2.35 billion—will build new and improved hospitals, schools, roads, and housing while driving job creation and economic growth across the province. This is about more than just infrastructure. It’s about unlocking Nova Scotia’s full potential, making life […]

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Major Progress on Our Promise of Universal Mental Health Care

Major Progress on Our Promise of Universal Mental Health Care

Since forming government in 2021, our PC government has been working toward a bold vision: making mental health care accessible to all Nova Scotians as part of our universal healthcare system. Today our PC government announced a significant step forward in delivering on that promise. Nova Scotia is officially launching Canada’s first publicly funded, insured […]

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NDP Negative on Universal Mental Health, Call for Status Quo

NDP Negative on Universal Mental Health, Call for Status Quo

As the PC government takes an important step towards providing universal mental healthcare, the NDP continues to be negative and an urge to keep the status quo.  Today, Addictions and Mental Health Minister Brian Comer announced investments that will bring access to mental healthcare for mood and anxiety disorders to Nova Scotians at no cost.  […]

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Making it Happen: Historic Minimum Wage Boost for Nova Scotians

Making it Happen: Historic Minimum Wage Boost for Nova Scotians

Tim Houston’s PC government is following through on a key election promise—helping hardworking Nova Scotians take home more powerful paycheques. This year, the province will see the largest minimum wage increase in its history, a major step in addressing the rising cost of living. Starting April 1, the minimum wage will increase to $15.70 per […]

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CTV roundtable shows only Tim Houston can make it happen for Nova Scotians

CTV roundtable shows only Tim Houston can make it happen for Nova Scotians

HALIFAX, N.S. – Thursday night’s CTV roundtable showed Nova Scotians again that Tim Houston is the only leader focused on making it happen for Nova Scotians. “Nova Scotians know and trust Tim Houston as the leader they can count on to always be in their corner, working as hard as he can to lower taxes, hire […]

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Annapolis has a choice…

Annapolis has a choice…

In this election, the people of Annapolis have a clear choice . . .  PC candidate David Bowlby who will work tirelessly to bring doctors to the area  OR Liberal Carman Kerr whose “negative and political messaging” offended local healthcare professionals and hurt recruitment efforts. Let me explain. Last spring, the chair of the Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation […]

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Debate proves why Yarmouth needs a voice in government

Debate proves why Yarmouth needs a voice in government

YARMOUTH, N.S. – Today’s all candidate debate in Yarmouth proves why the constituency needs a voice in government who can make it happen, says Argyle PC candidate Colton LeBlanc. Yarmouth PC candidate Nick Hilton, a nurse and municipal councillor, demonstrated that his number one priority is getting results from the government for the people of Yarmouth.  […]

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Tim Houston PC Government Will Make Housing More Affordable

Tim Houston PC Government Will Make Housing More Affordable

HALIFAX, N.S. – PC Party leader Tim Houston announced Wednesday that more affordable housing is on the way for Nova Scotians. “Our housing plan sought to increase housing starts by 41,200 new units by 2028,” Houston said. “And we are already more than halfway there, with over 26,000 new starts in progress. Our plan will lead […]

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Tim Houston PC Government Will Invest Hundreds of Millions in New Highways and Other Infrastructure

Tim Houston PC Government Will Invest Hundreds of Millions in New Highways and Other Infrastructure

HALIFAX, N.S. – Roads and highways across Nova Scotia will see a once-in-a-generation investment for repairs and expansions under a re-elected PC government, Tim Houston announced Tuesday.  “I am proud to announce today that a re-elected PC government will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in new roads and highways,” Houston said. “Whether we are talking […]

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Chamber Forum Shows Only Houston Can Make it Happen for Nova Scotians

Chamber Forum Shows Only Houston Can Make it Happen for Nova Scotians

HALIFAX – Today’s Chamber of Commerce forum was another reminder that PC Leader Tim Houston is the only leader with a team and a plan that is working to make it happen for Nova Scotians. Halifax Citadel-Sable Island PC candidate Eleanor Humphries noted a clear contrast between Houston and the other two leaders. While Liberal Leader […]

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