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• Legislative Session Wraps Up, Op-ed

  2009-11-05, 15:13

  NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Premier Darrell Dexter. On Sept. 17, when my colleagues and I entered the House of Assembly, we sat on a new side, the government side. Everyone said it would be different. Sometimes, it is easy to forget everything is an historic first, the Speech from the Throne, the government legislative program. (full text)

• Progress Made, 30 Bills Passed During Session

  2009-11-05, 12:07

  Government made important progress on its plan to make life better life for Nova Scotia families during the 61st session of the General Assembly, which is set to wrap-up, today, Nov. 5. (full text)

• Province Moves to Increase Green Energy, Jobs

  2009-11-03, 14:11

  The province is furthering its commitment to creating and securing jobs, increasing renewable energy, and contributing to a green economy. (full text)

• Nov. 11 An Opportunity to Remember, Op-ed

  2009-11-03, 10:45

  NOTE: The following in an Op-ed piece by Premier Darrell Dexter, Minister of Military Relations. Once again, on Nov. 11, Canadians across the country will gather to bow their heads and remember those who fought for freedom. Canadians will pay tribute to those individuals who never came home, those who were fortunate enough to return to their families, and the thousands of troops still serving in war-torn areas overseas. (full text)

• Partnership to Make Power of Green Conference Carbon Neutral

  2009-10-21, 09:37

  Nova Scotia will become one of the first provinces in Canada to make a national conference carbon neutral, while helping a local charity. (full text)

• Premier Announces New Gateway Secretariat and Advisory Council

  2009-10-19, 12:20

  Premier Darrell Dexter has renewed the province's commitment to advancing the Atlantic Gateway with the creation of a new Gateway Secretariat and a Nova Scotia Gateway Advisory Council. (full text)

• Province, Federal Government Announce Investment in Infrastructure Improvements

  2009-10-19, 09:15

  The province, the federal government and municipality are investing up to $92 million in infrastructure improvements to build better communities and create more jobs for Nova Scotians. (full text)

• Premier Charts Progress on Oil and Gas

  2009-10-07, 09:15

  The province remains focused on expanding the oil and gas industry. (full text)

• Changes to Heating Rebate Starts Today

  2009-10-01, 15:32

  Nova Scotia families will get extra help with electricity costs starting today, Oct. 1. (full text)

• Government Announces Investment in Productivity and Innovation

  2009-09-18, 08:30

  Premier Darrell Dexter today, Sept. 18, fulfilled another of the government's key commitments to strengthen the competitiveness of Nova Scotia businesses by announcing the Manufacturing and Processing Investment Credit. (full text)