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A new 50-bed shelter in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is expected to open sometime this month, according to the province. Community Services Minister Trevor Boudreau says the lease has been signed, but he won’t share the location — at least for now. “HRM is doing some safety inspections and …
Read More »N.S. premier to Halifax council on housing crisis: Stop ‘stomping your feet’ at us – Halifax
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston shot back at Halifax municipal councillors, who recently criticized the province over a lack of affordable housing and the growing number of tent encampments. During a news conference after announcing his cabinet shuffle Thursday, Houston told reporters that municipalities should stop “pointing fingers” and instead …
Read More »Nova Scotia, Denmark sign memorandum of understanding on health care
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia has signed a health agreement with the country of Denmark, providing a framework for the two jurisdictions to share information and collaborate “on areas of shared interest and priority.” In a release Wednesday, the province said Premier Tim Houston met …
Read More »N.S. Tories abandon threat to remove MLA over NDA debate – Halifax
The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives say they will back down on a threat to oust an Independent MLA over a debate about the use of NDAs in cases of sexual assault and harassment. Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin said earlier this week that she was planning legal action against the province for a …
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