Francis Campbell

2 days ago | saltwire.com | Francis Campbell

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1  •  Article contentNova Scotia is lifting moratoriums on licensing of seafood buyers and processors in an effort to diversify fish products and markets. “We are entering a new era for Nova Scotia, opening opportunities for our people and businesses to thrive,” Fisheries Minister Kent Smith said at a news conference in Halifax on Tuesday.

3 days ago | saltwire.com | Francis Campbell

Advertisement 1  •  Article contentDerek Mombourquette, the interim leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, has joined the ranks of provincial leaders who have forwarded priority want lists to Prime Minister Mark Carney. In a letter dated Monday, Mombourquette congratulated Carney on the federal Liberals’ election victory, saying he was pleased to hear Carney speak during the election campaign about the importance of infrastructure to drive economic growth.

5 days ago | saltwire.com | Francis Campbell

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1  •  Article contentIf you build it, they will come. “That is our hope and intention with the new build,” said Kenneth MacKenzie, vice-president of Beinn Mhabu, the satellite campus of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic College. The new build was announced last month and entails the construction of a two-storey, 24-unit building at the Mabou site to be used as student housing from the months of September through April and for seasonal workers and tourists from May to August.

6 days ago | saltwire.com | Francis Campbell

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1  •  Article contentNova Scotia Liberals are urging the Houston government to reverse a decision to cut the Work Activity program at year’s end. “Cutting this program will hurt people who are trying to get back on their feet,” Interim Leader Derek Mombourquette said in a news release. “We’re talking about real people, many of whom are ready and eager to work but need a helping hand to get there.

1 week ago | saltwire.com | Francis Campbell

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1  •  Article contentClaudia Chender, leader of Nova Scotia’s official Opposition, forwarded a comprehensive letter to Canada’s Liberal prime minister Wednesday, highlighting the province’s priorities.