Tories implore NDP to fund MS treatment
SYDNEY RIVER – The Progressive Conservative Caucus is calling upon Health Minister Maureen MacDonald to follow the Province of Saskatchewan's lead, and fund trials of the Liberation Treatment for Nova Scotians suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.
NDP flip flops as NS still without energy plan
HALIFAX – By pushing the goal post from 2010 to 2014 to meet air quality regulations, the NDP are hoping Nova Scotia Power Inc. will back off their proposed rate increase of 12 per cent for residential consumers.
Woodlot owners angry over possible changes
HALIFAX – A way of life for thousands of Nova Scotians will vanish if the NDP continue on the destructive path of implementing recommendations in the recent report, A Natural Balance: Working Toward Nova Scotia’s Natural Resources Strategy, without more stakeholder input.
Back to borrowing, back to debt climbing
HALIFAX – With one swift decision, Nova Scotians will continue to pay for the financial choices being made by the NDP government.
PC Caucus offers condolences to MLA Brian Skabar and family
Halifax – Members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus expressed their deepest condolences to Cumberland North MLA Brian Skabar today on the passing of his wife Joyce.
Casey urges due diligence on convention centre file
Truro – Progressive Conservative leader Karen Casey is urging the Dexter NDP government to weigh the consequences of not having a convention centre located in the heart of Halifax.
Local groups receive marketing funds
TUSKET – Five local organizations are receiving nearly $4,000 in funding through the 2010-2011 Festivals and Events Marketing Program.
Statement on the passing of Yvette Aucoin
TUSKET - Below is a statement from Argyle MLA Chris d’Entremont on the death of Cheticamp native, Yvette Aucoin.
Justice woes hurting public safety--Op-Ed: Murray Scott
PC CAUCUS--Justice woes hurting public safety--Op-Ed
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NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by PC Justice critic Murray Scott.
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Two more doc losses for South West region
TUSKET – Two more physicians are set to leave Yarmouth, prompting the South West Health authority to launch a campaign to attract new doctors to the region.
More concerns come to light regarding deputy sheriffs
Halifax – Progressive Conservative Justice critic Murray Scott is concerned for public safety more than ever since the government decided last week to reduce hours for deputy sheriffs across the province.
Private sector investment yields results
WINDSOR – Collaboration between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island poultry farmers and Maple Lodge Farms is resulting in a new and efficient, $46-million processing plant located in the Kentville Industrial Park.
Minister should solicit wood-lot owner input
TRURO – Colchester North MLA Karen Casey is calling on Natural Resources Minister John MacDonell to solicit input from wood-lot owners before any more major decisions are made about the future of natural resources in Nova Scotia.
MacMaster gets answer to question posed in legislature last spring
Halifax – During Question Period on Tuesday, April 20, Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster asked Premier Darrell Dexter the following question: “Do you believe Nova Scotians want clean energy at the schedule you have set if it means you are making it more expensive for them to live?”
A prophetic question? Maybe.
Old rules on constituency spending not acceptable
Halifax – The Progressive Conservative Caucus is making its position clear on rules governing left over constituency spending allowances.
Tories stand firm on travel, expenses
Halifax – The Progressive Conservative Caucus announced today that they will be standing firm on the position which they took last fall not to travel outside of
Bain pulling out the lumber, throws out innovative tourism idea
Halifax – With the recent success of Prince Edward Island tourism in hosting the Regis and Kelly show, PC Tourism critic Keith Bain is wondering when Nova Scotia is going to come up with its own innovative way to bring much needed attention and tourism to the province.
Minister should allow wood-lot owner input
SPRINGHILL – Cumberland South MLA Murray Scott is calling on Natural Resources Minister John MacDonell to solicit input from wood-lot owners before any more major decisions are made about the management of wood lots in Nova Scotia.
Old rules on constituency spending not acceptable
Halifax – The Progressive Conservative Caucus is making its position clear on rules governing left over constituency spending allowances.
Last week the House of Assembly management commission voted that money remaining in the January-March constituency budget could be used by the MLA for advertising following the old rules.
Tax Freedom Day pushed later into 2010
TRURO – Nova Scotians experienced Tax Freedom Day seven days later in 2010 than they did in 2009 thanks to the new tax structures levied by the NDP government.
