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17 Feb Houston fails to consult on overhaul of judicial appointments

Posted at 10:12h in News

After a controversial change to the judicial appointment process by the Houston government, the Advocates' Society is calling for a reversal in the decision, citing concerns of political interference. The Houston government announced changes to the committee on judicial appointments, giving an overwhelming level of discretion...

14 Feb Liberals call for inclusive financial relief for cosmetologists

Posted at 10:31h in News

As Nova Scotians are set to embark on Phase 1 of the re-opening plan today, members of the cosmetology industry say they still aren’t on equal footing to rebound after Omicron. After a meeting with Houston’s Minister of Economic Development, the Cosmetology Association expressed their disappointment...

10 Feb PC Economic Campaign Promises Already Falling by the Wayside

Posted at 10:13h in News

As Nova Scotia starts to reopen next week, the Houston government is still stuck in neutral on pillar campaign promises to jump-start the economy. Premier Houston mandated that his ministers start work on key promises within 90 days of the new government coming in. The Nova...

09 Feb Nova Scotians falling through the cracks of Houston’s business supports

Posted at 10:35h in News

In light of current COVID-19 restrictions, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reports that 67 per cent of business owners have been forced to collect debt in the absence of adequate government supports for businesses. After being included in funding initiatives under the previous government,...

08 Feb Houston Recycles Liberal Long-Term Care Plan as Waitlist Increases

Posted at 14:18h in News

After being in office for nearly six months and the waitlist ever-increasing, the Houston government has failed to announce a new plan for long-term care in Nova Scotia. In a news release yesterday, the Houston government touted a plan to add 500 more longterm care beds...

02 Feb Statement from Liberal Leader Iain Rankin

Posted at 11:34h in News

This morning, Premier Houston committed to passing legislation and regulations to stop Nova Scotia Power from making detrimental changes to the Net Metering Program. This is a positive first step, and I commend the Premier for seeing the need to do it. The impacts to the...

28 Jan Government Must Protect Nova Scotians from Rate Hikes

Posted at 15:07h in News

Liberal Leader Iain Rankin is calling on the Houston government to intervene if the Nova Scotia Utility Review Board (UARB) approves Nova Scotia Power’s new rate hike. Yesterday’s proposed rate increase means people will see their power bill go up an extra 10 per cent over...

28 Jan Houston’s testing strategy continues to leave rural Nova Scotians behind

Posted at 15:05h in News

One month after the Houston government’s new testing strategy came into effect, rural Nova Scotians are at a disadvantage with limited testing resources in their communities. Unlike many other locations in Nova Scotia, Clare residents do not have a single rapid testing location in the riding....

28 Jan Liberals call for indefinite renewal of Georges Bank Moratorium

Posted at 15:02h in News

With the moratorium on oil and gas exploration on Georges Bank set to expire on December 31, 2022, the Nova Scotia Liberal Party is calling on the Houston government to extend the moratorium indefinitely during the 2022 spring legislative session. The Georges Bank Moratorium has played...

28 Jan NSHA Needs to be at COVID Briefings

Posted at 14:58h in News

Over the past few weeks, we've heard from doctors that Nova Scotia’s hospitals are full, surgeries are delayed, healthcare workers are exhausted to the brink – and yet the government’s Nova Scotia Health Authority is still a no-show at COVID briefings. “They’re notably absent on what’s...