SPRINGHILL – Cumberland South MLA Murray Scott announced today that he will be retiring from politics, and resigning his seat as MLA for Cumberland South before the end of this year.

NORTH SYDNEY - Cape Breton North MLA, Cecil Clarke, had the honour of a private meeting with Canada’s Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, today in Ottawa.

SYDNEY – Residents in Dingwall and Cape North are inching closer to bringing home a historical treasure they lost decades ago – St. Paul Island’s lighthouse.

SYDNEY – A decision could come as soon as tomorrow on the future of rail in Cape Breton, and the Progressive Conservative Caucus is urging Cabinet to make the right choice and continue the Rail America subsidy.

SYDNEY RIVER – The Progressive Conservative Caucus will be opposing any action from the NDP government to repeal the Treasure Trove Act.

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. 

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.

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.

HALIFAX – With one swift decision, Nova Scotians will continue to pay for the financial choices being made by the NDP government. 

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.

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.

TUSKET - Below is a statement from Argyle MLA Chris d’Entremont on the death of Cheticamp native, Yvette Aucoin.

TUSKET – Five local organizations are receiving nearly $4,000 in funding through the 2010-2011 Festivals and Events Marketing Program.

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.