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Nova Scotia premier's 'fix health care' promise under scrutiny in election campaign

Nova Scotia premier's 'fix health care' promise under scrutiny in election campaign

HALIFAX — Tim Houston was wrapping up his election victory speech on Aug. 18, 2021, when Nova Scotia's premier-designate repeated a pledge he had made many times during the campaign.
Decision not to print voter cards for N.S. election 'short-sighted': seniors advocate

Decision not to print voter cards for N.S. election 'short-sighted': seniors advocate

HALIFAX — A seniors advocacy group says it is very concerned about a decision by Nova Scotia's elections agency not to mail voter information cards because of the threat of a postal strike.
N.S. premier apologizes to women who fought in court for out-of-province operations

N.S. premier apologizes to women who fought in court for out-of-province operations

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's premier is apologizing after a court criticized his government for what it calls a flawed, discriminatory and unfair process that led to two women being rejected for coverage of out-of-province treatments.
N.S. election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties?

N.S. election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties?

Voters in Nova Scotia are scheduled to go to the polls on Nov. 26. At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent.
Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to establish a public inquiry into illegal fishing if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.
Residents return to homes after north-end Halifax area evacuated due to gas leak

Residents return to homes after north-end Halifax area evacuated due to gas leak

HALIFAX — People in a north-end Halifax neighbourhood were cleared to return to their homes and workplaces Friday after a natural gas leak affecting the area was contained.
Elections Nova Scotia warns of phishing scam trying to collect personal information

Elections Nova Scotia warns of phishing scam trying to collect personal information

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's elections agency is warning the public about an online phishing scam trying to collect personal information.
Nova Scotia votes: Liberals critical of decision not to mail out voter info cards

Nova Scotia votes: Liberals critical of decision not to mail out voter info cards

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Liberal party is sounding the alarm over Elections Nova Scotia's decision Thursday not to mail voter information cards ahead of the Nov. 26 provincial election because of a possible postal strike.
Halifax mall stabbing: Second youth pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of teen

Halifax mall stabbing: Second youth pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of teen

HALIFAX — A second Halifax youth has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy earlier this year.
N.S. election: NDP promises to end fixed-term leases, impose rent-control system

N.S. election: NDP promises to end fixed-term leases, impose rent-control system

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s temporary rent cap and a loophole that allows landlords to avoid it were the targets of the provincial New Democrats on Thursday, as they promised to protect tenants from evictions and excessive hikes if elected Nov. 26.
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