Chris MacInnes downplays his historic role in managing Premier Stephen McNeil’s second majority government.
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HRM Votes: Andrea Hilchie-Pye, District 7 Contender Once Worked For Texan Democrat Politico
HRM Votes: In Conversation with Peter Sonnichsen, District 7 – ‘Tent City Not The Solution To Homelessness Crisis’
HRM Votes: Q & A With Catherine Cervin – District 7 Contender
HRM Votes: Q & A With Aodhan P. Murphy, District 7
HRM Votes: Laura White, District 7
Port of Halifax: Noteworthy: Fulvio Fracassi Begins His Role as New CEO of Port – He Brings Significant Marine Background
Captain Allan Gray On His Great Legacies At Port of Halifax
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Trudeau Makes If Official: Mike Savage New Lieutenant Governor – We Had That Scoop This Morning!!
Exclusive: What’s Next For Mike Savage? – Well, We Hear He Will Have A New Job According To Chattering Classes – Savage’s Large Fan Base Will be Happy For Him
MacPolitics: Here Is What Mike Savage Said About Patronage Appointments in 2019
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HFX Votes: Transit, Public Safety Key Talking Points at SMU Debate as Election Day Nears
Part II: Will Breckenridge: ‘Protect Halifax’s Urban Forests When Building Bike Lanes’
HRM Votes: Meet District 7 Contender, Andrea Hilchie-Pye
MacPolitics: TV Producer, Singer And Concert Promoter Ray Mattie Seeks Conservative Nod in Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish
MacPolitics: U.S. Presidential Election Talk Slated For Historic RA Park
Did You Know Haligonian Denis Ryan Is A Folk Hero In His Hometown Of County Tipperary, Ireland, Too?
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Don Mills: Covered Bridge Has Quietly Become A Major Exporter In New Brunswick
MacPolitics: Elections Nova Scotia ‘Ready For Early Vote’
MacPolitics: Thousands of Dollars Stolen From Premier Tim Houston’s PC Riding Association
Denis Ryan: ‘My Mayoralty Choice & The Importance Of Voting’
HFX Votes: Hostage Negotiator Turned Would-Be-Mayor Jim Hoskins Talks Policing in HRM
HRM Votes: The Notebook Endorses Candidate Will Breckenridge For Halifax District 7
MacPolitics: Election Night Nibbles
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MacPolitics I: Chris MacInnes Makes Electoral History
Jun 30, 2017 | Politics
MacPolitics V: Dingwall Wanted To Run CB University
Jun 30, 2017 | Politics
In the ‘It’s Nova Scotia history’ department, the word now reaching MacPolitics is that three-and-a-half years ago former federal cabinet minister David Dingwall was in the running to head Cape Breton University.
MacPolitics III: & Trevor Floyd’s New Job
Jun 30, 2017 | Politics
Trevor Floyd, 37, has left his perch as executive assistant to McNeil cabinet minister Randy Delorey for a PR job at M-5’s public affairs unit, as noted in the above article.
MacPolitics IV: Trudeau Victory Spoils Now Flowing
Jun 30, 2017 | Politics
After governing for a year and half, the Liberal government led by Justin Trudeau is finally getting around to delivering the spoils of power.
MacPolitics: Erin O’Toole Pressed The Flesh In Waverley-Fall River
Jun 23, 2017 | Politics
Erin O’Toole pressed the flesh in Waverley-Fall River on election day on May 30th.
MacPolitics: Native Legislature Seat Dates Back To 1992
Jun 23, 2017 | Politics
Newly minted Senator Dan Christmas says it is time for a seat in the House of Assembly to be given the native people of the province.
MacPolitics: Kaley Kennedy Tapped As Burrill’s Chief Of Staff
Jun 23, 2017 | Politics
Kaley Kennedy has been tapped to become the next chief of staff to third party leader, Gary Burrill.
Art LeBlanc Will Donate Part of Lieutenant Governor’s Salary
Jun 23, 2017 | Politics
Retired Supreme Court of Nova Scotia judge Arthur LeBlanc has been tapped as the next lieutenant governor.
MacPolitics: Rob Batherson Premier Material – Baillie
Jun 23, 2017 | Politics
Well known Halifax businessman Rob Batherson was seen in this spring’s provincial election as Tory leader Jamie Baillie’s star candidate in metro Halifax.
MacPolitics: Casey & Glavine Get Lighter Cabinet Load
Jun 16, 2017 | Politics
There is no surprise that Karen Casey has left the tough Education ministry and that Leo Glavine is off the hot potato Health perch.
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