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.
Change to bus service worrisome, Scott
SPRINGHILL – Cumberland South MLA Murray Scott is concerned with recent changes to bus service in Cumberland County, especially the termination of 45 bus drivers.
Tax Freedom Day pushed later into 2010
SPRINGHILL – Nova Scotians unfortunately 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.
d’Entremont kicks off HeartLand Tour Saturday
HALIFAX – Argyle Progressive Conservative MLA Chris d’Entremont will be part of the core team of cyclists riding in the fourth annual Heartland Tour, kicking off Saturday in Halifax at the Halifax Common.
Scott calls on Landry, Jessome to come clean on sheriffs
Halifax – Progressive Conservative Justice critic, Murray Scott, is calling on Justice Minister Ross Landry and Nova Scotia Government Employees Union boss Joan Jessome to publicly reveal any decision to cut back hours for Nova Scotia’s sheriffs.
Scott challenges Premier to step up
SPRINGHILL – Cumberland South MLA Murray Scott is calling on Premier Darrell Dexter to step up for Nova Scotians and intervene now to halt Nova Scotia Power Inc.’s application to increase rates for consumers.
Clarke requests funding for terminal bldg
NORTH SYDNEY - Cape Breton North MLA Cecil Clarke continues to work to secure funding for a new terminal building at the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal in North Sydney, something he says will benefit the community and local businesses.
Three new homes benefit community
HALIFAX – Chris d’Entremont is applauding the decision to open three new homes at Riverview, something kick started in 2007.
ACOA study proves one thing: Dexter had it wrong
Halifax – Argyle MLA Chris d’Entremont is pleased to see the results of an ACOA-commissioned transportation study released yesterday.
Nova Scotians brace for HST hike
SPRINGHILL – With more than $1 billion dollars added to the provincial debt in less than one year, and the HST poised to increase by two percentage points on July 1, Nova Scotia is headed in the wrong direction.
Nova Scotians brace for HST hike
WINDSOR – With more than $1 billion dollars added to the provincial debt in less than one year, and the HST poised to increase by two percentage points on July 1, Nova Scotia is headed in the wrong direction.
Nova Scotians brace for HST hike
SYDNEY – With more than $1 billion dollars added to the provincial debt in less than one year, and the HST poised to increase by two percentage points on July 1, Nova Scotia is headed in the wrong direction.
Nova Scotians brace for HST hike
TUSKET – With more than $1 billion dollars added to the provincial debt in less than one year, and the HST poised to increase by two percentage points on July 1, Nova Scotia is headed in the wrong direction.
Nova Scotians brace for HST hike
BIG BRAS D’OR – With more than $1 billion dollars added to the provincial debt in less than one year, and the HST poised to increase by two percentage points on July 1, Nova Scotia is headed in the wrong direction.
Nova Scotians brace for HST hike
TRURO – With more than $1 billion dollars added to the provincial debt in less than one year, and the HST poised to increase by two percentage points on July 1, Nova Scotia is headed in the wrong direction.
IEF transformation should be expedited
WINDSOR – When in opposition, the NDP committed to transform the Industrial Expansion Fund, but over a year into their majority mandate Nova Scotians are still waiting for details.
Minister needs to step up for Southwest Nova
TUSKET – The economic situation in Southwestern Nova Scotia is not going to change on its own, but the Economic Development Minister continues to react nonchalantly and passively.
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