Tory mudslingers The late-stage mudslinging in the Nova Scotia PC Party leadership race makes one thing clear: While Julie Chaisson respectfully focuses on her campaign, three of her fellow candidates believe Tim Houston is way out in front. Cecil Clarke, John Lohr and Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin left the final debate in Truro seemingly in agreement that […]
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Former employee files human rights complaint against Smith-McCrossin
Lisette Sumbu, phone to her ear, quickly finds a quiet room at her sister’s house while her brother-in-law babysits her toddler son. She’s holding it together, even belting out a hearty laugh, as she describes a tumultuous year as constituency assistant for Cumberland North MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin. Then her voice cracks. “It broke my heart. […]
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Tories kick off leadership race during “confusing and difficult time”
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives are attempting to shift from crisis control to re-unifying at the Party’s annual general meeting in Halifax this weekend. When the ballrooms and hotel blocks were booked, Jamie Baillie was slated to deliver the keynote address—a role traditionally performed by the Party leader. Instead, Baillie was the subject of the weekend’s […]
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Jamie Baillie resigns after sexual harassment investigation
Former Progressive Conservative Party leader Jamie Baillie has resigned Wednesday following an investigation into “inappropriate behaviour.” According to PC president Tara Miller, the Party conducted an independent, third-party investigation after being made aware of allegations against Baillie late in December. The investigation concluded Baillie had breached the Nova Scotia House of Assembly’s policy on harassment […]
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Updated: PC leadership candidate downplays Paradise Papers connection
Progressive Conservative MLA Tim Houston is facing some ethical questions—and firing back at his political opponents—after having his name discovered in a leaked database of offshore business dealings. The news was announced by Nova Scotia’s NDP in a press release Thursday afternoon. Meredith O’Hara, NDP spokesperson, says the party’s researchers are confident the Timothy Jerome […]
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Past social media posts claim two more political candidates
Deleting your social media accounts is the secret to a happier, more fulfilling life, but it’s also particularly important if running for public office. Case in point, this week on the provincial campaign trail two more political candidates were betrayed by their timelines. On Monday evening, NDP candidate Bill McEwen withdrew from the race for […]