May his memory be a blessing

A reminder that the need to fund this programs (who are doing good work) is a direct result of Government not doing their job to help alleviate poverty in the province

So much for « The people’s House » The McNeil government shut the place down during COVID restrictions but closing Province House during a sitting seems unprecedented. news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/03/2...

This is not democracy

In my latest for @halifaxexaminer.ca, I spoke to people involved with arts groups and museums about the disproportionate harm the provincial budget's cuts will bring to rural communities. No paywall. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/dismantling-...

a reminder that today, the first day back of the legislature sitting in Nova Scotia after March Break, that Tim Houston is in Texas

Halifax tells Souls Harbour to remove religious language from crisis team job posting Story by me www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...

In case you are wondering, Tim Houston is still blaming Trudeau for things. He is scrambling.

Tim Houston will be holding a presser this afternoon to announce that the arts contained fentanyl.

The Houston government has backed down ever so slightly. Notably, cuts to arts grants are not restored:

not the premier continuing to double down on fossil fuels as if its the solution to everything

The Speaker of the NS House of Assembly Danielle Barkhouse is restricting access to the second floor of Province House "to make sure that we have a safe environment for all MLAs". The new rule comes just a day after cabinet minister Twila Grosse was questioned by a group of unhappy constituents.

NS budget shortfalls force Tim Houston to eliminate ocean

We talk about numbers when it comes to the cuts made by the Nova Scotia government, but there are people affected by those numbers. If you're one of the people losing something — a job, a program, a support service, etc. — please reach out. We'd love to share your story. Email: [email protected]

Premier Tim Houston calls yesterday's protest by Nova Scotia's arts community a "Raise your taxes" rally "organized by the NDP". From the man who says he listens. Doesn't seem to have heard much yesterday.

I’m in Province House for Question Period. The roar of the protesters outside is deafening

Wind in their sails: Billionaires’ SailGP event spared from Houston government’s budget cuts reported by me

The view from inside Province House looking out on the Granville Street side.

NEW RELEASE: Who Really Benefits from Nova Scotia’s Tax Cuts? Our analysis reveals who will actually benefit from tax cuts in NS. Families in the highest income group benefit 11 times more than families in the lowest income group. These tax cuts also result in a $465 million loss of revenue.

You want embarrassing? The story of the current N.S. Art’s cuts as they relate to a major internationally growing cash cow is being featured in the newspaper whose primary audience is CEOs, executive VPs and decision makers. This is embarrassing on a scale the the proponents did not predict.

1/ The NS government says families will save $1,400 from tax cuts. But averages hide who really benefits. We ran the numbers. 🧵

I didn't know most of this before listening to Public Bills yesterday and now I ride at dawn for these historians

‘Medical misogyny’: NDP table bill for task force on women’s health after Houston budget cuts Story by me www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/p...

I would happily pay one more percentage point on the HST, for bridge tolls, and for parking to help fund grants, museums, bus passes for students, and more #taxmedaddy.

À scathing indictment of these budget cuts from a former colleague. An Open Letter to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/a...

A premier with the largest majority in Nova Scotia’s history treats reporters as opposition members. These availabilities are strictly timed and he’d rather argue than answer questions. This is not being open and accountable to Nova Scotians.

“Eight days is not enough to do what we need to do, to voice our opinions, to voice our community's experiences, to debate the legislation and the issues that are important to Nova Scotians,” Becky Druhan said. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/n-s...

I will say this about the provincial budget, they want to cut government jobs but anytime someone asks a hard question they are quick to say "I will have to ask staff"

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage minister addresses cuts by his government.

Fare thee well to arts programs / and tourism Let thy minerals / be stolen by Timmy For when US corporations buy extraction rights He’ll get no complaints from (fired employees)

Here’s the full list of the Houston government’s grant cuts to organizations. Tell us what you think.

Arts and culture in Nova Scotia left reeling from ‘unprecedented’ cuts By @philmoscovitch.bsky.social

Government programs and grants slashed for dozens of community groups and arts organizations in N.S. By @dartjenhen.bsky.social

Make it make sense #nspoli

There are some investments. But the amount of privatizing and subsidizing of for-profit companies pales in comparison. The doubling down on the same old neoliberal austerity approach without evidence that it will make life better. For whom?

Five years of record revenues in Nova Scotia have been squandered. The cuts run wide and deep: public service jobs, the arts and libraries, tourism, community organizations and the scientific management of our natural resources to name a few.

Usually, the government gives the budget address and then adjourns for the day so conversations can happen with stakeholders and opposition members can take time to analyze the budget. Instead, they are sitting extended hours during a snowstorm. #novascotia

Tim Houston’s austerity budget envisions huge deficits, staff cuts, and a billion dollars in additional cuts by 2030 By @timbousquet.bsky.social and @dartjenhen.bsky.social

I'm sure 1000 nova scotians losing their jobs will really help the economy

Not the Government titling the budget "Defending Nova Scotia"

NS is tabling a budget today, and the government is signalling cuts to the civil service and public programs to address a large deficit. The NS Alternative Budget shows the choices they could have made to meet the needs of Nova Scotians: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #nspoli

As someone who works in the arts, believes in the climate emergency and belives government should be helping those in need, I am very worried for todays Nova Scotia Budget

Another serious incident between someone legally crossing the road and the driver of an over-sized vehicle. 81-year-old taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. This is not normal @hfxgov.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ZeroVisionHFX

So are we all looking forward to the provincial budget on Monday after this week's municipal shenanigans? #nspoli #halifax

Ok I think the city staff all need a spa day after this budget session