NEWS

Tories implore NDP to fund MS treatment

communications — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:12:19 -0300

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.

Woodlot owners angry over possible changes

communications — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:48:46 -0300

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.

NDP flip flops as NS still without energy plan

communications — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:23:30 -0300

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.

Back to borrowing, back to debt climbing

communications — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:18:43 -0300

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

PC Caucus offers condolences to MLA Brian Skabar and family

communications — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:25:45 -0300

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.

Statement on the passing of Yvette Aucoin

communications — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:55:32 -0300

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

Local groups receive marketing funds

communications — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:36:01 -0300

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

Casey urges due diligence on convention centre file

communications — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:00:16 -0300

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.

Two more doc losses for South West region

communications — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:19:36 -0300

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.

Justice woes hurting public safety--Op-Ed: Murray Scott

communications — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:04:39 -0300

PC CAUCUS--Justice woes hurting public safety--Op-Ed
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NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by PC Justice critic Murray Scott.
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More concerns come to light regarding deputy sheriffs

communications — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:51:44 -0300

Halifax – Progressive Conservative Justice critic Murray Scott is concerned for public safety more than ever since the government decided last week to reduce hours for deputy sheriffs across the province.

Minister should allow wood-lot owner input

communications — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:06:45 -0300

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.

Bain pulling out the lumber, throws out innovative tourism idea

communications — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:10:52 -0300

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.

Tories stand firm on travel, expenses

communications — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:13:22 -0300

Halifax – The Progressive Conservative Caucus announced today that they will be standing firm on the position which they took last fall not to travel outside of

Old rules on constituency spending not acceptable

communications — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:14:33 -0300

Halifax – The Progressive Conservative Caucus is making its position clear on rules governing left over constituency spending allowances.