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Want to win a seat in Province House? You don't have to break the bank
A review of campaign expenses from the recent Nova Scotia provincial election shows the efficiency the Progressive Conservatives used to achieve their record-setting victory, the benefits of incumbency and the fact that you don’t always have to spend a lot of money to win a seat in Province House.
N.S. government will oversee recovery of abandoned tidal turbine
Nova Scotia Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau says his department will take the lead on finding a way to recover a long-abandoned tidal turbine from the floor of the Bay of Fundy.
Record-setting N.S. election win cost Progressive Conservatives about $1.4M
The Progressive Conservatives got plenty of bang for their buck on the way to a resounding win in the last provincial election, according to documents released this week by Elections Nova Scotia.
QEII redevelopment tender includes possibility of a new hospital
Nova Scotia's health authority issued a tender on Thursday for master planning services for the continued redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, work that could include the development of a new hospital building.
Fate of tuition increase cap unclear as universities consider new funding agreements
As universities across Nova Scotia consider new bilateral funding agreements from the province, a government official will not say if the previous tuition increase cap of two per cent will remain in place.
Beer in corner stores? N.S. considers expanding where alcohol is sold, say sources
Multiple sources tell CBC News there have been ongoing conversations about expanding alcohol sales to convenience stores, with the government poised to announce changes soon.
N.S. names new information and privacy commissioner
Nova Scotia’s new information and privacy commissioner is a lawyer who has worked in private practice and for the Nova Scotia and Northwest Territories governments.
Houston to lead 5-day trade mission to Denmark
Houston and a delegation from the provincial government will travel to Copenhagen on Saturday, with plans to meet with new and existing trade partners.
Justice Department cannot say when access to information review will be complete
It remains unclear when a government-ordered review of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will be complete and what will come of it.
Opposition MLAs call on N.S. government to do more to tackle poverty
MLAs are split on what needs to happen to reduce child poverty rates and the number of people who require income assistance in Nova Scotia.