HALIFAX – The Progressive Conservative Caucus introduced two Bills that would have further acknowledged and honoured paramedics and firefighters, but the NDP voted down their progression to law amendments in the Legislature. 

HALIFAX – Hants West MLA Chuck Porter is calling on the Health Minister to add Lucentis to the Seniors’ Pharmacare Program formulary.

HALIFAX –  Cape Breton North MLA Cecil Clarke has called on the NDP government to convene a panel that will examine the moratorium on oil and gas exploration along Georges Bank.
 

HALIFAX –  Cumberland South MLA Murray Scott says a study on cross-border shopping trends in the county will have been a waste of time and money unless it compels the government to work with local communities and the Council of Atlantic Premiers to find solutions.
 

HALIFAX –  Progressive Conservative Tourism Critic Keith Bain had some tough questions for Premier Darrell Dexter on the future of the Hector Heritage Quay last week. During question period, Bain pressured the Premier to announce whether or not his government will fund the popular tourist attraction.
 

HALIFAX – Progressive Conservative Finance Critic Allan MacMaster is urging the NDP government to take proactive steps to reconcile their relationship with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

HALIFAX – The plight of autistic children in Nova Scotia was brought to the forefront in the Legislature on Wednesday by Victoria-The Lakes MLA Keith Bain.

HALIFAX –  Cape Breton North MLA Cecil Clarke says a recent meeting with Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney is a positive step toward creating long-term immigration strategies that will benefit the economy and address Cape Breton's declining population.
 

HALIFAX –  Cape Breton North MLA Cecil Clarke brought the issue of soaring air travel costs to and from Sydney into the Legislature yesterday when he asked the Transportation Minister to intervene on behalf of travelers and Air Canada.
 

Halifax – In a special ceremony today at Province House, the late Viola Desmond and her family received a long overdue apology and free pardon from the government of Nova Scotia. Progressive Conservative Leader Karen Casey, who was present at the ceremony, is commending the Premier and his government for correcting the historical wrong, which saw Ms.

HOWIE CENTRE – Xstrata Coal has recently announced that the contract to build an access road at the Donkin Coal Mine has been awarded, said Cape Breton West MLA Alfie MacLeod.

HALIFAX – The Progressive Conservative Caucus has introduced a Bill that would establish fixed provincial election dates in Nova Scotia.

HALIFAX – The Progressive Conservative Caucus has introduced two Bills that will further acknowledge and assist community members who perform vital and honourable roles.

HALIFAX – The Progressive Conservative Caucus has introduced two Bills that will further acknowledge and assist community members who perform vital and honourable roles.

HALIFAX – Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster is asking Inverness County tourism operators for their feedback on amendments recently announced to the Cape Breton Island Marketing Levy Act.