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Provincial department asked once again to seek help to handle information requests
Nova Scotia's acting information and privacy commissioner has recommended that a provincial department beef up resources to "fulfil its legal obligation" under the freedom of information act.
Analysis
Houston government's 2nd term is likely to be harder than the first
The spring sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature — the longest Tim Houston has faced as premier — may be a preview of what's in store for his second mandate.
Houston government softens language in transportation bill
The Houston government has made changes to a bill a municipal leader called "tremendously concerning," but Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood was not impressed with the amendments passed by the House.
Work to redraw Nova Scotia's electoral map begins
An all-party committee of the legislature took the first step toward redrawing Nova Scotia's electoral map on Monday.
At least 5 MLAs to gain right to taxpayer-funded Halifax apartment
Under the existing rules, Nova Scotia MLAs who live at least 100 kilometres from Province House are eligible for a housing allowance. Now that distance is being cut in half to 50 kilometres.
Opposition accuses Houston government of sending mixed messages to employees
Opposition leaders are accusing the Houston government of sending mixed messages to civil servants worried about a bill that would give senior officials the power to fire non-union employees without cause.
Following salary increase, N.S. MLAs approve $921 hike to office budgets
Nova Scotia's 55 MLAs are not only getting a salary bump, they'll also agree to increase their constituency budgets and make future increases automatic when inflation drives up costs.
N.S. Opposition wants dismissal provisions for civil servants halted until PCs can explain rationale
The cabinet minister responsible for Nova Scotia's civil service struggled Tuesday to explain why civil servants fired without cause would be barred from basic protections in the province's labour code.
Faculty members, students pan Houston government's university restructuring plans
University students and their teachers were both critical of plans by the Houston government to exert greater control over the public money Nova Scotia universities receive from the province.
N.S. plans to charge non-residents 10% tax to buy property. Realtors say it's a bad idea
The association that represents almost 2,000 real estate agents in Nova Scotia is calling on the Houston government to rethink its plans to double the deed transfer tax for non-residents buying homes in the province.