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Clayton nominated PC candidate in Halifax Needham

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Houston PCs first party to nominate full slate of candidates

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 […]

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Failed Education Minister recycled by Chender NDP

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 […]

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Tim Houston PC Government Will Establish Internal Travel Nurse Team

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 […]

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Liberals, NDP broke healthcare

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 […]

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Tim Houston PC Government Will Invest in Better Menopause Care

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 […]

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NDP Leader praises Houston government’s support of film industry

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 […]

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Mosher nominated PC candidate in Fairview-Clayton Park

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 […]

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Humphries nominated PC candidate in Halifax Citadel-Sable Island

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,” […]

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NDP Voted Against Numerous Housing Investments

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 […]

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Sneaky Liberal Carbon Tax Makes Groceries More Expensive

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Russell wins PC nomination in Sackville-Cobequid

Russell wins PC nomination in Sackville-Cobequid

LOWER SACKVILLE – A former Halifax Regional Councillor and longtime community volunteer is running in Sackville-Cobequid for the Nova Scotia PC Party in the next provincial general election.  Paul Russell was elected this past weekend by Progressive Conservative members in Sackville-Cobequid as the party’s candidate in the constituency. “The people of Sackville-Cobequid are facing major issues […]

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Tim Houston Releases Plan for Lower Taxes and Higher Wages

Tim Houston Releases Plan for Lower Taxes and Higher Wages

Contrasts to the Trudeau/Churchill carbon tax which will drive up cost of gas and groceries HALIFAX – Premier Tim Houston today kicked off the 2024 Nova Scotia election by releasing his plan to deliver lower taxes and higher wages for Nova Scotia families.   “Families across Canada are grappling with the long-term impacts of higher inflation and […]

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Outhit nominated PC candidate in Bedford Basin

Outhit nominated PC candidate in Bedford Basin

BEDFORD – A longtime Halifax regional councillor is running in Bedford Basin for the Nova Scotia PC Party in the next provincial general election. Tim Outhit was recently nominated as the PC candidate in the constituency. “As my time at City Hall was coming to an end this fall, many of my constituents were asking […]

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Churchill Not Transparent About Sneaky Carbon Tax Cost

Churchill Not Transparent About Sneaky Carbon Tax Cost

HALIFAX – Today, Nova Scotia Liberal leader Zach Churchill called for more political transparency but refused to be honest with Nova Scotians about his sneaky carbon tax. “Liberals say they oppose Trudeau’s carbon tax,” PC candidate Barb Adams said. “But they want to bring a sneaky carbon tax to Nova Scotia.” Churchill is proposing a cap-and-trade […]

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Fadare nominated PC candidate in Clayton Park West

Fadare nominated PC candidate in Clayton Park West

HALIFAX – A community leader and healthcare advocate is running in Clayton Park West for the Nova Scotia PC Party in the next provincial general election. Adegoke Fadare won the Progressive Conservative nomination in the constituency. “Clayton Park West is a growing, dynamic, diverse constituency that deserves a strong, effective voice in government,” said Fadare. “As […]

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Churchill afraid of Nova Scotians sending a message to his friend Justin Trudeau

Churchill afraid of Nova Scotians sending a message to his friend Justin Trudeau

HALIFAX – Liberal Leader Zach Churchill is afraid of letting Nova Scotians have their say in the provincial election. At his kickoff rally last night in Halifax, Churchill said it doesn’t matter what Nova Scotians do in the November 26 election.  The longtime supporter of Justin Trudeau told a gathering of Liberals: “As if a provincial […]

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