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
The Nova Scotia Election Money Trail The Nova Scotia Election Money Trail Staff Reporter / Friday, May 4, 2018 0 1924 Article rating: No rating The last general election in Nova Scotia cost nearly ten million dollars, that’s $13.07 per elector. Elections Nova Scotia’s report on the campaign suggests it was pretty much on par with the previous election. Read more
MLA Takes Aim at Phoney Speed Limits in Wentworth MLA Takes Aim at Phoney Speed Limits in Wentworth Staff Reporter / Tuesday, June 13, 2017 20 16521 Article rating: 4.2 The new MLA for Cumberland North wants action to correct the ‘artificial speed limits’ in the Wentworth Valley. Read more
Election Debate Civil But Feisty Election Debate Civil But Feisty Bill Martin / Friday, May 26, 2017 0 2616 Article rating: 5.0 About 100 people attended the candidates debate in Pugwash last night for a final evaluation before Tuesday’s provincial election. The "Punch-out in Pugwash" was civil, but not without its feisty moments. Read more
Candidates Face-off in Election Debate Candidates Face-off in Election Debate Staff Reporter / Thursday, May 25, 2017 0 2493 Article rating: No rating The gloves will be off tonight in Pugwash as the five candidates vying for election in Cumberland North will meet head-on in a public debate. Read more
Crowded Election Field in Cumberland North Crowded Election Field in Cumberland North Five candidates in the running. Staff Reporter / Wednesday, May 10, 2017 0 1988 Article rating: No rating The election in Cumberland North is now a five way race. Today was the deadline for candidates to register for the May 30th provincial election, and one woman and four men will be on the ballot. Read more
New Safe House for Violence Victims New Safe House for Violence Victims Staff Reporter / Friday, April 21, 2017 0 1677 Article rating: No rating Women and children fleeing domestic violence in Cumberland County will soon have access to a safe place to call home, with the help of federal and provincial government funding for new affordable second-stage housing units. Read more
Premier Announces Final Study for a Pugwash Hospital Premier Announces Final Study for a Pugwash Hospital Bill Martin / Tuesday, April 11, 2017 0 3420 Article rating: 4.2 The Premier of Nova Scotia came to Pugwash today with a gift, though it was not the gift the community hoped. Stephen McNeil announced his government would pay the cost of a final design study that could pave the way for a new hospital. Read more
Premier Supports South Shore Hospital Updates Premier Supports South Shore Hospital Updates Staff Reporter / Tuesday, April 11, 2017 0 1986 Article rating: 1.0 Premier Stephen McNeil announced two projects today for the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater. The move will enhance and modernize the nearly 30-year-old facility. Read more
Grant to Combat War on Opioids in Cumberland Grant to Combat War on Opioids in Cumberland Staff Reporter / Friday, March 31, 2017 0 2531 Article rating: No rating The MLA for Cumberland North says, "Opioid dependency can have a devastating impact on people's lives, as well as their families and friends." Terry Farrell made the comment today when he announced a $5,225 grant to the Cumberland Opioid Council. Read more
Cumberland Seeks Lead in Artificial Intelligence Cumberland Seeks Lead in Artificial Intelligence Bill Martin / Monday, March 27, 2017 0 1711 Article rating: 5.0 A community pilot project led by the Town of Amherst will explore the environmental and economic benefits of smart grid technology. Cumberland North MLA Terry Farrell announced $12,500 in provincial funding for a feasibility study. Read more
Wentworth Waits for Green Light on Old Highway Wentworth Waits for Green Light on Old Highway Staff Reporter / Monday, March 13, 2017 0 2138 Article rating: 5.0 Travellers through the Wentworth Valley may soon get from A to B faster than usual. The MLA for Cumberland North has asked transportation officials to review the artificial speed limits imposed to enhance traffic through the Cobequid Pass. Read more
Cobequid Tolls Nearing an End Cobequid Tolls Nearing an End Political Opponents Seek Solution from Different Paths Bill Martin / Monday, March 13, 2017 0 1830 Article rating: 5.0 May Liberals and Tories rejoice. Tolls at the Cobequid Pass should come to an end sooner than expected. Read more