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Premier Tim Houston is getting rid of the agency that has provided communications advice and marketing services to successive Nova Scotia governments for almost 30 years.

Their letter, signed by more than a dozen people in the gender based violence sector, is addressed to Justice Minister Becky Druhan and Leah Martin, the minister responsible for the advisory council on the status of women act. The coalition also hopes to meet with Premier Tim Houston. Guest host Preston Mulligan spoke with two people in the coalition, Kristina Fifield and Sue Bookchin.

PC Leader and incumbent Premier Tim Houston took a landslide victory in yesterday's Nova Scotia election. There's a chance this could influence an election in Newfoundland and Labrador. We've reached Alex Marland, a professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to talk about this.

In this hour we hear a bit of Premier Tim Houston's victory speech plus what Claudia Chender and Zach Churchill told their party faithful. We also have an interview with your new MLA for Victoria The Lakes, Dianne Timmins.

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we're dealing with our Trump Derangement Syndrome. One more week till the vote's over in the United States, and there's a lot to catch up on. The vote is already over in Saskatchewan, but there's a new one brewing in Nova Scotia to talk about. More locally, international students are getting a lot of blame, but we're talking to someone who says that they really need our assistance. This Thursday, October 31, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: We've Got Five Days On It. It's been a while since we talked about the U.S. Presidential Election, so has anything weird been going on? Of course there has! Donald Trump staged a sequel to the 1939 pro-fascist rally at Madison Square Garden, while Vice-President Kamala Harris returned to the scene of the crime on January 6 to make her closing case. And yet, the polls are obnoxiously too close to call, and there are all those down ballot races to worry about too. So DEFCON-1 time, right? Houston, We Have an Election! More election fun across Canada with a stop in the prairies and a surprising trip back to the east coast. In Saskatchewan Scott Moe managed to keep his majority, but it is a smaller majority with the NDP under Carla Beck getting 13 seats strong. Meanwhile, Premier Tim Houston dissolved the Nova Scotia legislature, initiating a snap election one whole year early and in violation of the fixed election law he put in place in 2021. We'll talk about more non-Ontario provincial elections. Save Our Students. A media conference in Brampton last week pushed action from the federal and provincial governments on a serious problem: International students being sexually exploited or used for human trafficking. We know that trafficking is a serious issue, and we know that international students are especially vulnerable so this week we're joined by Brampton City Councillor Rowena Santos. She is spearheading the efforts to protect students from being prayed on by unscrupulous landlords and she will  tell us how we can help. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

The ink is barely dry on the ballots from the municipal election. Now, it looks like Nova Scotians could be headed back to the polls. Political watchers believe Premier Tim Houston is about to call a snap election. AllNovaScotia.com reporter Brian Flinn joins us.

Who should pay to protect the Isthmus of Chignecto?.The Trudeau government is offering to split the cost of the project with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Premier Tim Houston is taking the federal government to court, arguing that inter-provincial connections are the responsibility of the feds. AllNovaScotia.com political reporter Brian Flinn looks at the politics of the issue.

Premier Tim Houston announced a $42 million partnership with Google, to bring AI search tools to the provincial healthcare system. The project involves three phases, one of which will begin as early as this fall. Mary Jane Hampton looks at that in this week's health hack.

Some people in Nova Scotia, including Premier Tim Houston, are not happy with some of the public spaces chosen to be designated encampment sites. Max Chauvin, director of housing and homelessness for the Halifax Regional Municipality, weighs in on the decision and reaction.

Premier Tim Houston is our guest as he visits Cape Breton. 

We hear the details about a settlement agreement between Paper Excellence Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia over the former mill in Pictou County. Premier Tim Houston speaks. The CBC's Paul Withers reports on a designated aquaculture development area in SouthWest NS. And on the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley discusses job stress.

In talks about the Mass Casualty Commission's final report recommendations, Nova Scotia's Justice Minister Brad Johns told reporters that domestic violence is not an epidemic. He has since apologized. We hear reactions from Premier Tim Houston and Anita Stewart, the executive director of the Antigonish Women's Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association.

Nova Scotians are already stepping up to help their neighbours in huge ways. There are 6,000 volunteer firefighters and 1,200 ground search and rescuers across the province. And when Premier Tim Houston recently announced the formation of the Nova Scotia Guard, there were a lot of questions about who would be joining this new team and exactly what they would be doing.  Greg Jones is the President of the Fire Services Association of Nova Scotia. Along with discussing the possible roles for the newly named Guard, Chief Jones discusses recruitment and training challenges facing volunteer groups right now in Nova Scotia. Editor's Note — After this piece was produced, an invitation was received by the author for an online meeting with Premier Tim Houston on Sunday, April 14 at 7:15 p.m. to hear from volunteer first responders. 

It wasn't the first time a provincial politician switched political stripes in Nova Scotia — and it likely won't be the last. But it was rather surprising when Premier Tim Houston announced Brendan Maguire (Halifax-Atlantic) would also be joining the Executive Council as a member of his cabinet. The former Liberal MLA has been highly critical of the Progressive Conservatives since they took office. And now he says he'll have a chance to make a difference from the Government side of the house. What does it all mean? That's what we explore in this conversation with Dalhousie University Professor Dr. Lori Turnbull.

Nova Scotia's Premier reflects on progress he sees that's been made on the big issue that got him elected and why he invokes British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan's most famous phrase.

In a series of interviews, the leaders of all three political parties in Nova Scotia were asked about the state of politics in 2023 and their thoughts on the year ahead. This is Progressive Conservative Premier Tim Houston.

Premier Tim Houston has issued an apology on behalf of the Nova Scotia government for historic and systemic discrimination against members of the disability community.

Ben Shapiro ranting about the movie, Barbie doll houses getting set on fire, men ripping on the movie on social media. What in the world is causing this reaction from the masses on social media? We bring on a special guest to argue about the issues surrounding the movie. We also get into Housing Developers demovicting a whole neighbourhood in Nova Scotia, Premier Tim Houston holding a town hall where he discusses the overwhelming Carbon Tax on Nova Scotians, and lastly we talk the US giving $345 Million Taiwan in military aid for Taiwan. So much to get into and we're happy to have you! 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Is the Barbie Movie Divisive? 26:22 - Residents Face Demoviction 41:15 - Tim Houston Puts Trudeau on Blast 56:30 - US Announces $345 Million in Military Aid for Taiwan 01:02:10 - Responses on Reg's Take on the Good Ole Boys

July 24, 2023 - Sources tell CBC News a cabinet shuffle is expected Wednesday. Power and Politics breaks down what to expect with David McLaughlin and Stevie O'Brien, both former chiefs of staff. Plus, historic flooding in Nova Scotia has claimed lives — we speak to Premier Tim Houston.

Victoria County Warden Bruce Morrison and Wagmatcook First Nation Chief Norman Bernard have written to Premier Tim Houston asking government to reduce the speed limit along the Trans-Canada Highway outside Baddeck from 80 km/h to 60 km/h.

There's been a lot of back and forth between Ottawa and the government of Nova Scotia over putting a price on carbon, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and greening the grid. Premier Tim Houston says the Atlantic Loop proposal has grown too expensive and has the potential to send power rates through the roof. The premier's position led MP Kody Blois to write him a letter. He joined host Jeff Douglas to explain.

May 31, 2023 - Opposition MPs say David Johnston should be removed as special rapporteur. What happens if the prime minister ignores that call? Power and Politics asks NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Plus, crews in Nova Scotia are battling three out-of-control fires, one just outside Halifax. Power and Politics speaks to Premier Tim Houston about his call for federal help.

Premier Tim Houston has proclaimed May 9th as Make Your Move Day in Nova Scotia. It's a step towards a cultural shift where simple movement is valued, prioritized and increased in the province. And the Healthy Tomorrow Foundation is all about inspiring people to move more, today and everyday. Kerry Copeland is the Executive Director of the Foundation and says along with the awareness campaign, they are introducing programs in Antigonish, Lockeport, and Yarmouth. And she says it's about improving your quality of life a few moments at a time.

As government spending goes to Ukraine and Trudeau's wage it's good to see a politician step up against the regime. Tim Houston fights the power, bad credit gets you benefits, the class separation continues, and Josh goes on strike.  Timestamps: Intro - 00:00 Tim Houston Fires Shots At Trudeau - 2:00 Are Politics Getting In The Way of Progress - 11:40 Bad Credit = Good Credit - 28:30 Should Our Money Really Go To Ukraine? - 36:15 Tax The Middle Class - 43:00 What Is Up With Toronto? - 49:50 Links:  Buy Elev8 Stickers: https://store.elev8podcast.ca/ Listen to full audio podcast on your preferred platform below: https://anchor.fm/elev8podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elev8podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast

This week in law, I review the historic indictment against former President Trump, and discuss how different that case would be here in Canada, and my assessment of the relative strength of the case. Included is a short digression of the only sitting U.S. President to be arrested - in that case, for speeding a horse. I gave been reading more of the Mass Casualty Commission report, and one piece that has not been covered in the media since the report's release is the criticisms contained in Volume 7, the final part of the report. In this section the Commissioners are very critical of the RCMP and Federal lawyers for the Attorney General in the way they handled disclosure issues. They were also quite critical of Patterson Law for representing clients in both the Inquiry and in civil claims, strongly suggesting this is a conflict of interest, and recommending that law societies study the question. Finally, the Commissioners criticize Premier Tim Houston for issuing a statement on the opening day of the MCC, though say nothing of Federal Minister Sean Fraser, who did the same thing, nor do they show the least bit of contrition for any possible mistakes they may have made that perhaps may have lead to the criticism. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is taking the Federal Government to court over the invocation of the Emergencies Act. Though this has already been the subject of an Inquiry, the question of legality is still open for determination, as the findings of Justice Rouleau in the POEC are not binding on the Federal Court. To start the video, I mention a case out of the NS Small Claims Court that may be of interest - what happens when the price of lumber skyrockets during a pandemic when you have already agreed on the price to build a home? This case involved a claim for the maximum of $25,000 that the Small Claims Court can award.

Premier Tim Houston announced a $10,000 retention incentive for nurses on the eve of the spring sitting of the Legislature. And with the upcoming provincial budget, this session will be all about funding, healthcare and priorities. And both opposition parties are ready. Zach Churchill is the leader of Nova Scotia's Liberal Party. And Claudia Chender is the head of the New Democratic Party in Nova Scotia. Here's a conversation about their jobs as they sit across from a majority government elected on a promise to fix health care.

On today's episode, Neal and Chandler go through the news including a new lawsuit against Realtors in Toronto, living on a cruise ship full time, and a market update. In part 2, the guys welcome Avery Birch to the show. Avery is the owner of 365 Experience Inc. and is quickly becoming one of the biggest Airbnb managers in the province and has some big plans for the next few years including a massive development in Porter's Lake. You don't want to miss this episode, Avery provides some great insight into how he started his business and how he navigated it to the success he's seeing today. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Debriefing meeting with Premier Tim Houston 10:30 - The people of Toronto vs. Realtors 16:00 - Living on a cruise ship full-time 23:10 - Bank of Canada did not hike rates 33:00 - Market Update 43:00 - Introduction to Avery Birch 49:30 - How Avery scaled his Airbnb business 52:30 - Dealing with pushback from other tenants/banks 55:45 - Dealing with the municipality  1:03:00 - Finding the best properties for Airbnb 1:07:15 - Getting clarity on property tax assessment 1:08:25 - Top 2 things that makes a great airbnb rental 1:10:05 - Number 1 piece of advice for people looking to get into this 1:15:00 - Porter's Lake Development 1:20:20 - Where did financing come from for this new project? CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/masterkeyspodcast The Master Keys Podcast is hosted by Neal Andreino and Chandler Haliburton, two top real estate agents in Nova Scotia, Canada. Neal and Chandler have each built sizable portfolios of investment properties and leverage their expertise to inform their clients as well as viewers. The podcast covers all things real estate from the first steps as a beginner all the way to expert skills for experienced investors. Please contact us with any questions or suggestions at contact@staxtv.ca FIND US ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/masterkeyspodcast/?hl=en TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@masterkeyspodcast? FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Master-Keys-Podcast-110495988057336/ FIND NEAL ON: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/remaxneal/?hl=en LINKEDIN - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/neal-andreino-90854b102 FIND CHANDLER ON: INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/tchandh/?hl=en LINKEDIN - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/t-chandler-haliburton-40a88468 FIND AVERY BIRCH ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/averybirch/?hl=en WEBSITE: https://www.365x.ca/

Affordability and the economy are top of the agenda as the Federal Cabinet gathers at a winter retreat in Hamilton, Ontario. Those are the topics the Prime Minister and his team are identifying as the biggest issues facing Canadians. But here in Nova Scotia, the crisis in health care is a huge issue. We have an older and less healthy population and our system appears to be struggling under a lack of Human Resources. What does that mean for Premier Tim Houston and his goal to “fix” health care? And are the political institutions relevant to most Canadians right now? Dr. Lori Turnbull is the Director of the School of Public Administration and an Associate Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University. She takes on those topics and weighs in on Prime Minister Poilievre and whether Justin Trudeau should lead the Liberals in the next election against him.

Premier Tim Houston spoke with host Jeff Douglas about this week's changes to the health-care system and what's next for his government as it tries to tackle the crisis.

What was behind the Nova Scotia Justice Department sending a letter to Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin over a letter she posted about the death of Allison Holthoff? If they were trying to silence the Cumberland North representative, they weren't likely to succeed. The Independent MLA had the consent of Gunter before going public with the story of his wife's death in an Emergency Room. And she had three separate legal opinions telling her she wasn't violating the woman or her family's privacy. Smith-McCrossin explains how she got involved in the story and what she's hoping will come of that letter to the Health Minister, and another to Premier Tim Houston.

Premier Tim Houston's announcement of a new hospital redevelopment plan will affect more than just the construction and medical industries. It will also affect politics in this province. AllNovaScotia.com political reporter Brian Flinn brings us a look at that.

Community college students recently took part in the 8th Annual Challenge Nova Scotia competition. Premier Tim Houston asked competitors to come up with ideas to support unhoused community members. Hear from the team with the winning solution.

MLA's are heading back to their constituencies after the fall sitting of the Legislature wrapped up late Wednesday night. And while Premier Tim Houston heralded the work of modernizing government and protecting Nova Scotians from large power rate increases, the opposition has a different take. Claudia Chender is the Dartmouth South representative and leader of the NDP. She says government has left families waiting for direct help during difficult times. And she says that includes the high cost of heating fuel, food prices and access to health care.

Premier Tim Houston says his government has not yet received an application to turn over protected parkland to Cabot Cape Breton to build a golf course at West Mabou Beach. But he says if one comes it will go through a rigorous review process.

The Spinbusters examine the controversy with Premier Tim Houston and Speaker Keith Bain, and ask if you should care, and look at what the government has done for healthcare in the last year.

Nova Scotia is denying homeless people hurricane relief aid despite announcing social assistance recipients would all get an extra $150. But as reported by Andrew Rankin, the province is denying anyone who doesn't have a permanent address. And there are lots of others in the same situation as Robert Stewart according to Campbell McClintock. He is a street outreach worker with the Out of the Cold Community Association. They provide a low-barrier supported housing community in Halifax. Campbell has a few thoughts on how we can all support the 400 or so people without permanent housing and offers his challenge to Premier Tim Houston.

Premier Tim Houston said the financial cost of the storm will be "significant." We hear from John Lohr, Nova Scotia's minister responsible for emergency management, about what financial and military relief will be available to help residents recover from Fiona.

Eddie Sheerr, NTV News; Creeson Agecoutay, CTV News; Tim Houston, Nova Scotia Premier; David Heurtel, former Quebec Cabinet Minister; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Adrienne Batra, The Toronto Sun; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; and Susan Delacourt, the Toronto Star.

Premier Tim Houston released a statement and a video instead of doing media interviews on the first anniversary of his election win. Has he forgotten how much air time he got when he was in opposition?

Union negotiations over the next few years could be very expensive for Premier Tim Houston. A court decision struck down Bill 75, a law Premier Stephen McNeil passed to impose a wage settlement on the province's teachers. Political report Brian Flinn gives his take on this story.

It's no secret that inflation is having an impact on people across the province and elsewhere around the globe. And when other governments drop their fuel taxes or offer rebates, that puts pressure on all politicians. Premier Tim Houston is empathetic. But he also is the solutions guy. I have a suggestion Mister Premier.

June 9th, 2022 is Early Childhood Educators Day in Nova Scotia. Premier Tim Houston made the proclamation to recognize and acknowledge the important service provided. The people who are doing this work are having a tremendous impact on giving children the best opportunity for success through play-based-learning. And according to Catherine Cross, they deserve see higher pay and better benefits. She is the Executive Director of the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Nova Scotia and she describes how this proclamation has grown out of Childcare Awareness month.

With the price at the pump soaring many Nova Scotians are feeling the pinch. Councillors in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's say their residents can't afford the rising fuel costs. Hear why they just sent a letter to Premier Tim Houston asking for help.

In the 300th episode of My Take, we take a look at the policy reversal by Premier Tim Houston on the non-resident tax. And the comment that he wished he could make all future decisions with benefit of hindsight.

A look at Premier Tim Houston's handling of the controversy around the new non-resident property taxes and other highlights of the 19-day spring session of the Nova Scotia legislature with political reporter Brian Flinn.

A week after removing the proof of vaccination requirement, businesses in Nova Scotia are opening up to have additional customers. The easing of health guidelines and restrictions continues as we adjust to "living with COVID" as Premier Tim Houston described it. Tourism Nova Scotia announced it is launching a campaign to try and get more visitors to come to our province this spring, summer and fall. Paul MacKinnon is the Chief Executive Officer of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission. He weighs in on the financial challenges and supports that have been brought on by the pandemic. And he shares his thoughts on the recovery as we move into the next phases of the reopening plan in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia's government has taken steps in the past to deal with potential protests over public health measures. An injunction was granted by the courts at the direction of former Premier Iain Rankin last year to head off a protest on Citadel Hill. Last week, Premier Tim Houston announced an order prohibiting protesters from blockading or disrupting traffic on any road, street or highway in Nova Scotia. And those two things are different under law according to McInnes Cooper's David Fraser. The privacy and internet specialist discusses the charter, the law, mandates and how we ease back out of these measures after the pandemic ends.

We begin our annual tradition of talking with prominent newsmakers and those who influence life on our Island. First up, on our Year-end interviews, its Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

On this week's show: Premier Tim Houston explains Nova Scotia's response to a steep rise in COVID-19 cases and infectious diseases expert Dr. Lynora Saxinger contextualizes the threat of the Omicron variant. Opposition Leader Erin O'Toole reflects on a brief yet busy first sitting of Parliament. Minister Karina Gould talks about securing final federal child care deals. Plus — a conversation about Quebec's Bill 21 and, in a podcast bonus, this year's House of Commons Christmas poem.

Did you know that the City of Boston and the Province of Nova Scotia have history?  Good history!  Join our hosts as Scotty and Chris share some special holiday memories with Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia, and discuss the continuing importance of the US/Canada relationship.

African-Nova Scotian leaders met with Premier Tim Houston to discuss what's still new and what's still missing in the government's plans to include and empower Nova Scotia's Black community.

On Thursday, members of the African Nova Scotian community released a statement calling on Premier Tim Houston to include more Black representation in cabinet and health-care leadership. To understand the weight of the voice behind these calls, host Jeff Douglas spoke with Carolann Wright, the spokesperson for the group, Black Family Meeting.

A former Liberal Cabinet Minister is now working with the Progressive Conservative Government in Nova Scotia. Geoff MacLellan was named as the person who will chair the Halifax Regional Municipality planning task force. Liberal Iain Rankin is concerned with the lack of clarity from Premier Tim Houston on what the intent and duties will be. Rankin also gives his comments on the way the government is handling the vaccine rol out to children, the end of the Owl's Head golf course plan and his thoughts on the pending retirement of CTV Anchor Steve Murphy.

Last February, former Premier Stephen McNeil took some time after his last cabinet meeting to thank Geoff MacLellan for his time as a Liberal MLA and Cabinet Minister. At one point in his political career, there was talk that he may some day run for the leadership. Today, MacLellan made his return to the public stage next to Premier Tim Houston.

Premier Tim Houston's new Progressive Conservative government wrapped its first session of the legislature on Friday. There were accomplishments, controversies, a protest by an opposition politician and a political staffer was fired. Political reporter Brian Flinn gives us an overview.

Victoria Levack is a self-described blogger as well as a disability and sexuality educator. She also volunteers to help the homeless in Meagher Park on Chebucto Road, which has been dubbed the People's Park. Vicky has issued a plea to Premier Tim Houston for him to do more to help the people experiencing homelessness in HRM. She says with the weather turning colder, people can't wait. And she says there's also an opportunity for others to show empathy and compassion to people who are suffering through the housing crisis.

The day after he was sworn in, Premier Tim Houston fired the CEO and most of the board of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. He replaced them with an administrator, Janet Davidson, who essentially became a one-person board. Hear our conversation with her.

Premier Tim Houston and housing minister John Lohr announced plans to tackle Nova Scotia's housing crisis on Wednesday. Advocacy groups across the province are cautiously optimistic about the new strategy. Hear from Anita Stewart with A Roof Over Your Head, Eric Jonsson with the Navigator Street Outreach Program and Sheri Lecker with Adsum House For Women & Children.

It was the second Speech from the Throne for Nova Scotians in the past year. This March, it was a road map for the Liberal Government under Iain Rankin. And this time, it was the vision for Premier Tim Houston and his Progressive Conservatives. For his reaction to the document and what was lacking or missing, we speak with the Leader of the Opposition. Iain Rankin discusses health, housing and hope.

A feature interview with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, on where things are right now with the province's pandemic response, proof of vaccination policy, and why he finds reason to be optimistic.

The union representing paramedics in Nova Scotia recently sent a letter to the editor about how the state of health care is affecting them. And their Business Manager says with Premier Tim Houston travelling the province with his Speak up for Health Care tour, there's optimism about the future. Michael Nickerson is the CEO with IUOE Local 727.

It wasn't the size of the crowd of protesters that was the problem, but rather it was where they hose to protest that prompted Premier Tim Houston to release a statement on Friday evening. And he got it right when he called out the selfish, childish behaviour of these people throwing public temper tantrums and directing them towards the wrong people.

We hear from newly sworn in Premier Tim Houston and his plans for leading the province.

Premier Tim Houston has his new team in place now that his 19 member cabinet has been sworn in. And just like the first of the school year, he's making impressions on the first day of class.