Public safety needs to be number one concern
SPRINGHILL – As news comes to light of another train jumping the tracks in less than a week, concerns are being raised about what the government is doing to protect public safety.
Nova Scotia Tories offer new dredge funding solution
North Sydney – On the eve of a Cape Breton delegation headed to Ottawa to discuss the dredging of Sydney Harbour with the federal government, the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Caucus is proposing a new funding solution that might make the project more attainable.
Bain, Clarke pleased with meeting on Bras d'Or bridge
Bras d'Or – Victoria-The Lakes MLA, Keith Bain, and Cape Breton North MLA, Cecil Clarke, have been successful in getting a meeting with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal on the construction of the Bras d'Or bridge.
Southwestern NS hit again by NDP
TUSKET – While the Minister of Economic Development continues to bury his head in the sand, southwestern Nova Scotia continues to suffer at the hands of the NDP government.
Today marks Miners’ Memorial Day
SYDNEY MINES – Communities across Nova Scotia are paying tribute to miners today in recognition of Miners’ Memorial Day.
Tories applaud province’s support for Sydney Harbour dredge
North Sydney – Cape Breton North MLA, Cecil Clarke, is pleased the provincial government has supported the Sydney Harbour dredge initiative. The provincial government committed $15.2 million towards the $38 million cost of the dredge.
Scott disappointed by NDP actions at Public Accounts
Halifax – Acting Progressive Conservative leader, Murray Scott, is demanding that Premier Dexter take immediate action to address what can only be described as a "hijacking" of the Public Accounts committee.
Casey calling on Zann to support Convergys workers
Truro - Colchester North MLA, Karen Casey, is calling on Truro-Bible Hill MLA, Lenore Zann, to address the news reported today that a local call centre in Millbrook is closing its doors this September.
Scott calls for improved courthouse security
Halifax – Progressive Conservative justice critic, Murray Scott, is demanding that the NDP and Justice Minister Ross Landry implement the eleven recommendations on courthouse security that was commissioned by the former PC government in November 2007.
Casey supports CBRM taking lead on dredging project
Truro – Progressive Conservative leader, Karen Casey, is calling on Premier Darrell Dexter and Liberal leader Stephen McNeil to support Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor John Morgan’s request to be the official proponent of the Sydney Harbour dredge project.
Youth employment programs announced
TRURO – Nine positions are available in Colchester North for students through the Student Career Skills Development Program.
Youth employment programs announced
WINDSOR – Twenty-two positions are available in Hants County for students through the Student Career Skills Development Program.
Local youth biking 300km for IWK
TUSKET – On Thursday morning, a group of local young people will set out to raise awareness and funds for the IWK Health Centre by biking from Yarmouth to Halifax, in an event organized by youth, for youth.
Marine Atlantic adds two ferries to fleet
NORTH SYDNEY – Marine Atlantic has reached an agreement to charter two new vessels, which will have a positive impact for passengers and commercial users of the route between North Sydney and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Casey asking for consistency, calls Auditor General
Halifax – Progressive Conservative Leader, Karen Casey, respects Auditor General Jacques LaPointe’s position on not making public the names of the four former Members and one current Member whose files were turned over to the RCMP on May 12.
“No more excuses”, Civic Centre should be funded now as promised: Casey
Truro – Progressive Conservative Leader and Colchester North MLA, Karen Casey, is not buying the excuse from Truro-Bible Hill MLA Lenore Zann that there is not enough provincial money to fund the Truro Civic Centre now.
Leader's statement in response to Auditor General's forensic audit
Today, Auditor General, Jacques LaPointe, released the findings of his forensic audit. He has determined that four former Members and one current Member of the House of Assembly may have committed illegal acts related to their constituency expense claims. According to the Auditor General, those files were turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) last Wednesday, May 12.
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