Inverness, Antigonish Byelections, Oct. 20

Premier's Office

September 17, 2009 12:32 PM

Premier Darrell Dexter announced today, Sept. 17, that byelections will be held in the ridings of Inverness and Antigonish on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

"It is important that all Nova Scotians have representation in the legislature," said the premier.

The seats became vacant with the resignation of MLAs Rodney MacDonald and Angus MacIsaac.

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