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Jan 06 2012

NDP continue to ignore job loss crisis in Cape Breton: Orrell

NORTH SYDNEY, NS – Progressive Conservative Economic and Rural Development and Tourism critic Eddie Orrell says the decreasing number of jobs in Cape Breton over the last two years is cause for concern but the NDP government isn’t doing anything about it.

Today’s Statistics Canada job numbers show no change in a distributing trend as rural Nova Scotia continues to suffer significant job losses. Every region of the...

Jan 06 2012

NDP continue to ignore job loss crisis in Southern NS: d’Entremont

TUSKET, NS – Argyle MLA Chris d’Entremont says the decreasing number of jobs in Southern Nova Scotia over the last two years is cause for concern but the NDP government isn’t doing anything about it.

Today’s Statistics Canada job numbers show no change in a distributing trend as rural Nova Scotia continues to suffer significant job losses. Every region of the province has recorded a decrease in jobs except for...

Jan 06 2012

NDP continue to ignore job loss crisis on the North Shore: Baillie

SPRINGHILL, NS – Cumberland South MLA Jamie Baillie says the decreasing number of jobs on Nova Scotia’s North Shore over the last two years is frustrating and the NDP government isn't doing anything about it.

Today’s Statistics Canada job numbers show no change in a distributing trend as rural Nova Scotia continues to suffer significant job losses. Every region of the province has recorded a decrease in jobs...

Jan 06 2012

NDP continue to ignore job loss crisis in Annapolis Valley: Porter

WINDSOR, NS – Hants West MLA Chuck Porter says the decreasing number of jobs in the Annapolis Valley over the last two years is cause for concern but the NDP government isn’t doing anything about it.

Today’s Statistics Canada job numbers show no change in a distributing trend as rural Nova Scotia continues to suffer significant job losses. Every region of the province has recorded a decrease in jobs except for...

Jan 05 2012

HALIFAX, NS - Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie says the NDP government has missed an opportunity to engage our universities in an immigration strategy with the latest Memorandum of Understanding reached.

“Today's agreement with Nova Scotia’s universities does nothing to create jobs, grow the economy or increase immigration,” said Baillie. “Instead, it makes it even harder to attract international students to Nova Scotia’s universities...

Jan 05 2012

HALIFAX, NS - Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie is demanding the NDP reverse their decision to keep secret the records of the Select Committee on Electoral Boundaries.

“When they were in opposition, the NDP used to preach about the need for openness and accountability. Now, they hold an in camera meeting on Friday afternoon before New Year’s to make a major decision that affects representation for Acadian and African Nova Scotians,” said Baillie. “That is an unacceptable...

Dec 30 2011

PC's say "despicable deed" shows NDP don’t respect minorities

HALIFAX, NS - Under cover of the looming New Year holiday, an NDP majority voted Friday afternoon to effectively eliminate the protected seats which have traditionally allowed Acadians and African Nova Scotians a realistic chance to elect representation from their own communities.
 
"We've already demanded that the NDP undo their unacceptable...
Dec 30 2011

Baillie et d’Entremont disent <NON> au <vendredi des assasins>

HALIFAX, NS - Les deputés NPD ont voté éliminer les quatres sièges protègés, dont trois acadiens, vendredi, au moment du commencement des celebrations de la nouvelle année quand presque personne n’entend les nouvelles.
 
<Nous avons déjà exigé au néo-democrats de renverser...
Dec 30 2011

Nova Scotian families need relief from high power costs

HALIFAX, NS - With a power increase of almost 10 per cent on its way in 2012, Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie says the NDP can choose to stick to their "bite the bullet" electricity plan or offer families real relief from skyrocketing power rates.

"It is time to rewrite the way electricity prices are set in this province and provide real relief for struggling families," said Baillie.

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Dec 22 2011

BIG BRAS D’OR, NS – Victoria-The Lakes MLA Keith Bain says he is hopeful that a $3.1 million investment into Nova Scotia’s Signature Resorts will ensure Keltic Lodge is ready for the 2012 tourism season.

“I brought the need for improvements at Keltic Lodge to the NDP’s attention some time ago and I will continue to be a strong advocate moving forward,” said Bain. “It’s been a long time coming and I hope the investment will be enough to ensure Keltic has a premiere role as a tourist...