PC Caucus satisfied with renewed support for provincial libraries
HALIFAX – Members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus strongly opposed to library budget cuts say they are pleased the Department of Education has reversed a plan to reduce annual funding by $300,000.
Events Nova Scotia launched
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia now has a solid foundation for major event promotion and attraction thanks to investments made by the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia in Events Nova Scotia.
NDP backtracking on diabetes decision
HALIFAX – Almost as soon as the NDP government decided they would no longer cover more than 100 test strips for non-insulin diabetes patients, they have reversed their decision.
Caucus returns with collaborative, long-term strategies for Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – Members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus returned from Ottawa last night after a series of meetings that have resulted in improved federal-provincial collaboration on issues essential to economic growth in Nova Scotia.
Clarke welcomes investment in Marine Atlantic
North Sydney – Progressive Conservative MLA for Cape Breton North, Cecil Clarke, is pleased that the federal Conservative government has responded to his request to increase the vessel capacity for Marine Atlantic as a result of the significant $203 million investment made in yesterday’s federal budget.
TrentonWorks site to see revitalization
HALIFAX– An announcement today at the former TrentonWorks facility will see a positive conclusion to years of work by the former Progressive Conservative government to revitalize the site.
Dexter government behind the demise of Southwest Nova
OTTAWA - Members of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative caucus met today with their federal Nova Scotia colleagues and ACOA Minister Keith Ashfield to discuss the issue surrounding the ferry service between Southwest Nova and the United States.
MacMaster, Clarke meet with federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty
OTTAWA – Progressive Conservative finance critic Allan MacMaster is calling a meeting this morning with Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty “a valuable opportunity and much needed connection.”
Today, MacMaster and acting Tory leader Cecil Clarke met with Minister Flaherty in Ottawa to discuss relevant Nova Scotia issues in advance of the Speech from the Throne.
PC Caucus begins series of federal meetings with presentation to Atlantic Caucus
OTTAWA – Members of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Caucus began two days of federal meetings on the province’s infrastructure and economic sustainability with a presentation to the Atlantic Caucus this morning.
Hollow platitudes will not work, Clarke
Halifax – A congratulatory news release issued last week by Tourism and Economic Development Minister Percy Paris isn’t sitting well with Cape Breton North MLA Cecil Clarke, or the PC Caucus for that matter.
Bain responds to premier's refusal of ferry funding proposal
HALIFAX – Progressive Conservative tourism critic Keith Bain says news that the premier has declined an offer from Yarmouth-area business representatives to cover 50 per cent of the subsidy needed to maintain the CAT ferry service has hurt tourism operators across the province.
Dexter misleading Nova Scotians, the trend continues
Halifax – Progressive Conservative leader Karen Casey is calling on Darrell Dexter to admit that he misled Nova Scotians during last year’s election campaign.
Scott concerned cutbacks could impact Cumberland library services
SPRINGHILL – Cumberland South MLA Murray Scott says he shares the concern of constituents who fear service at the county's seven provincial library branches could be drastically reduced if the Department of Education cuts $300,000 from its annual operating budget.
PC Caucus headed to Ottawa to help save Yarmouth ferry
HALIFAX – Progressive Conservative Caucus members are headed to Ottawa next week in what may be a last-ditch effort to ensure there is ferry service between Yarmouth and Maine during the 2010 tourist season.
February 24, 2010 - CBC Provincial Affairs Address
In recent weeks, the Auditor General’s Report has shaken the faith of many Nova Scotians in the integrity of their elected representatives.
People want to know how these inappropriate and excessive claims occurred, how the disclosure of information was handled, and what they can expect moving forward. They have questions and they deserve answers.
Casey, Caucus congratulates Premier for honouring Africville promise
HALIFAX – Progressive Conservative leader Karen Casey is congratulating Premier Darrell Dexter on honouring a commitment to the Africville project.
Nova Scotians fundraise to help premier make "logical decision" on future of CAT
HALIFAX – Argyle MLA Chris d'Entremont says the fact that western Nova Scotia is willing to put up half the money needed to keep the CAT Ferry operating this year should make Premier Darrell Dexter reconsider his decision to quit subsidizing the service.
Casey will not seek Tory leadership
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Casey urges province to avoid cuts to library budget
HALIFAX – The leader of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative Party is urging the province to focus cost cutting strategies away from resources that are fundamental to education and life-long learning in this province - specifically, Nova Scotia's public libraries.
Porter cautions against library funding cuts
HALIFAX – Hants West MLA Chuck Porter says it would be a mistake for the province to try and save money at the expense of Nova Scotia's public libraries.
