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• Premier Says Energy Corridor Still on the Horizon

  2009-11-20, 16:41

  There is still opportunity to route hydro energy from Labrador through Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, despite Hydro Quebec's recent agreement to buy New Brunswick Power, Premier Darrell Dexter says. (full text)

• Premier Meets U.S. Ambassador to Canada

  2009-11-20, 10:41

  Premier Darrell Dexter and U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson will meet for the first time today, Nov. 20, during the Ambassador's first official visit to Nova Scotia. (full text)

• Premier Promotes Regional Collaboration at Meeting of Atlantic Premiers

  2009-11-19, 10:11

  Premier Darrell Dexter will promote regional collaboration on a number of issues, primarily energy, at the Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting Friday, Nov. 20, in Churchill Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador. (full text)

• Recipients of Nova Scotia's Medal of Bravery Announced

  2009-11-18, 11:11

  Three Nova Scotians who risked their lives to help others were awarded today, Nov. 18, with Nova Scotia's Medal of Bravery. (full text)

• Premier Committed to Addressing Fiscal Instability, Op-ed

  2009-11-16, 15:27

  NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Premier Darrell Dexter. When this government first took office, an independent review of the province's finances was ordered. This was done so that government, and all Nova Scotians, could see the true state of the province's books. (full text)

• Premier Dexter Responds To Economic Advisory Panel Report

  2009-11-16, 09:36

  Premier Darrell Dexter, today, Nov. 16, responded to the Economic Advisory Panel report that indicated government will have to make tough choices to restore the province to a solid, balanced fiscal standing. (full text)

• Economic Advisory Panel Recommends Tough Choices to Right Finances

  2009-11-13, 13:38

  The Economic Advisory Panel's report, released today, Nov. 13, shows Nova Scotia is in serious financial trouble and will have to make some tough choices to restore the province to a solid, balanced fiscal standing. (full text)

• 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)