Political Speculation on Pugwash Hospital Again Political Speculation on Pugwash Hospital Again Bill Martin / Wednesday, March 4, 2020 0 1158 Article rating: 3.0 The Minister of Health and/or the Premier may soon be headed to Pugwash to make an announcement. Read more
Premier McNeil, Mistaken, Challenged, or Liar PROMISE/COMMITMENT UNFULFILLED OR BROKEN Bill Martin / Wednesday, January 2, 2019 0 2440 Article rating: 3.0 When is a broken promise a lie? Answer — when the promise is made with no real intention of fulfillment. Read more
Premier's Commitment Vanishes in 2018 Premier's Commitment Vanishes in 2018 Bill Martin / Wednesday, January 2, 2019 0 1438 Article rating: No rating His self-imposed deadline has come and passed, leaving Stephen McNeil with certain egg on his face. Read more
Nova Scotia Building Momentum PREMIER'S OPINION OF 2018 Stephen McNeil / Monday, December 31, 2018 0 2127 Article rating: No rating As 2018 draws to a close, it is a chance to reflect on how lucky we are to live in Nova Scotia. We enjoy our freedom, opportunity and strength of community. Read more
Premier Remains Mum on Fate of Rural Hospitals Premier Remains Mum on Fate of Rural Hospitals Bill Martin / Thursday, June 28, 2018 0 2118 Article rating: No rating Following the sudden announcement this week that the Liberal government will close hospitals in New Waterford and North Sydney, the NDP Caucus is calling on Premier McNeil and the Nova Scotia Health Authority to release the names of any other hospitals currently under review. Read more
Premier Campaigns with Lockhart in Springhill Premier Campaigns with Lockhart in Springhill Staff Reporter / Tuesday, May 29, 2018 0 1889 Article rating: No rating The Liberal candidate in the Cumberland South by-election says there is a sense of excitement approaching the halfway point of the campaign. Read more
Premier Campaigns in Cumberland South Premier Campaigns in Cumberland South Bill Martin / Thursday, May 17, 2018 0 1305 Article rating: No rating The starting gun sounded today to mark the start of the by-election in Cumberland South. No sooner had the Premier made the race official, but the big gun himself showed up in Springhill to lend support to Scott Lockhart, the official candidate. Read more
Timeline for New Pugwash Hospital in Doubt Timeline for New Pugwash Hospital in Doubt Bill Martin / Sunday, March 25, 2018 3 2181 Article rating: 3.8 Health officials were in Pugwash tonight to talk about health care concerns, but the temperature in the room went up when the discussion turned to the promised new hospital. Read more
Nominations Open for Order of Nova Scotia Nominations Open for Order of Nova Scotia Staff Reporter / Friday, February 9, 2018 0 1513 Article rating: No rating Each year, a group of individuals is recognized for their outstanding contributions to the province by receiving the Order of Nova Scotia. Past recipients have come from all walks of life, from all corners of the province, and nominations are now being accepted for this year's ceremony. Read more
Liberals Gear Up for Cumberland By-election Liberals Gear Up for Cumberland By-election Staff Reporter / Wednesday, January 31, 2018 0 2323 Article rating: No rating Liberals in Cumberland South seem to be preparing for a by-election following the departure of the deposed Progressive Conservative leader, Jaimie Baillie. Read more
Province Trying to Cut Red Tape RED TAPE AWARENESS WEEK Premier Stephen McNeil / Thursday, January 18, 2018 0 1767 Article rating: No rating A vibrant and growing economy is a critical part of a strong province. It's the foundation for safe and connected communities, our health and well-being, and educating and training our youth for the future. Read more
Contract Awarded for New Health Care Centre Contract Awarded for New Health Care Centre FACILITY TO REPLACE PUGWASH HOSPITAL Staff Reporter / Friday, December 1, 2017 0 1591 Article rating: No rating The province awarded a contract today for the design of a new health care facility in Pugwash. Architecture49 is expected to produce preliminary designs by spring. Read more
Lest We Never Forget Lest We Never Forget REMEMBRANCE DAY Staff Reporter / Friday, November 10, 2017 0 1813 Article rating: No rating Every year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Nova Scotians and other Canadians gather in Remembrance to observe a moment of silence and mark the sacrifice of the country’s military, especially those who served in the two great wars. Read more
More Support for Special Olympics More Support for Special Olympics Staff Reporter / Friday, October 20, 2017 0 1177 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia is increasing its support for the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Antigonish. Premier Stephen McNeil announced an additional $500,000 to help the games, along with training and development of future athletes. Read more