Hospitals, health care, key issues in byelections

NDP committed to keeping community hospitals open

North Sydney -- The NDP is committed to continuing the full range of services, including the emergency departments at community hospitals in the CBRM. NDP Leader Gary Burrill renewed this commitment...

Burrill: Byelections offer voters real, clear choice

HALIFAX - The three byelections this summer provide a clear opportunity for voters to demand meaningful action to address the health care crisis.

“Emergency rooms are closed or overcrowded, people can’t find a family doctor, and seniors are...

Robin Smith to run for NDP in Argyle-Barrington

BARRINGTON - Robin Smith will be the NDP candidate in the September 3rd byelection in Argyle-Barrington.

“I’m thrilled to be running for Gary Burrill’s NDP. Our communities need real action on access to health care services, protection of the...

Mary Beth MacDonald to run for NDP in Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg

SYDNEY RIVER - Mary Beth MacDonald will run for the NDP in the September 3 byelection in Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg.

“Cape Bretoners need better access to health care services. There is only one Party able to deliver, and that is the...

Ronald Crowther to run for NDP in Northside-Westmount by-election

NORTH SYDNEY - Ronald Crowther will run for the NDP in the Northside-Westmount byelection.

“We need representatives in Cape Breton who will stand up for the needs of our communities.The Liberal government’s plan is to close the...

Martin: New Waterford residents deserve emergency room

New Waterford -- NDP spokesperson for Health and Wellness and MLA for Cape Breton Centre Tammy Martin made the following statement about today's announcements about health care in Cape Breton:

"Any investments in health care in our community are...

Liberal government funding renovictions

Halifax -- According to information obtained through a freedom of information request, units funded through the Liberal government's affordable housing grants are being offered at just $25 below market rents.

"What we see here is the McNeil Liberals giving...

Liberals leaving workers behind

Halifax -- According to a report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Nova Scotia is lagging behind other jurisdictions when it comes to labour standards. Labour standards legislation sets out the minimum working conditions for non-unionized...

Burrill: Long-term care is still in crisis

Halifax— Nova Scotia NDP leader Gary Burrill made the following statement:

“The education of Continuing Care Assistants is an area worthy of investment and the government is right to offer financial support to students. However, the Premier and Health...

Map shows Nova Scotians facing severe economic hardship

Halifax-- A map of Nova Scotia, created by the Department of Internal Services, shows large parts of the province have serious levels of material deprivation. The NSNDP discovered the map as part of a freedom of information...

Liberal government should provide universal PrEP coverage

HALIFAX-- The NDP is renewing its call for universal coverage of PrEP, medication which, when taken daily, can prevent transmission of HIV. The medication has been shown to prevent a person from contracting HIV 99 per cent of the...

Liberals must answer for Yarmouth ferry cancellations

HALIFAX -- NDP Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal spokesperson Susan Leblanc made the following statement in response to Bay Ferries’ announcement that they will refund all tickets for this season and not accept any new...