Daycare workers call for N.S. government to release millions in back pay | CBC News A union that represents some daycare workers in Nova Scotia says the province is withholding wages dating back as far as two years.

Daycare workers call for N.S. government to release millions in back pay #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

These fools sound just like Fords party in Ontario.

Minister promises money will be paid, blames delay on ‘administrative complexity’

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Let's talk about the morality of the negative economic impact of Tim Houston's attack on Nova Scotia - Halifax Examiner There is a negative economic impact of cutting all the arts and social programs. It is real, and it is enormous, but Houston doesn't value it enough to even measure the loss of them.

Let’s talk about the morality of the negative economic impact of Tim Houston’s attack on Nova Scotia #Halifax #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

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Portion of N.S. legislature closed to public after week of protests over grant cuts A floor of the Nova Scotia legislature is closed to the public following a week of rallies and demonstrations over grant cuts.

HALIFAX — A floor of the Nova Scotia legislature is closed to the public following a week of rallies and demonstrations over grant cuts. #Halifax #NovaScotia #KeepProtesting #HoustonFail

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Nova Scotia Speaker restricts public access inside legislature to ensure MLA safety Public access to parts of the Nova Scotia legislature have been temporarily restricted after some tense moments between the public and politicians were reported inside and outside the Province House d...

Nova Scotia Speaker restricts public access inside legislature to ensure MLA safety #NovaScotia #HoustonFail #HoustonCuts #HoustonMustGo

Tim Houston is the problem, not the public.

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Bus pass program cut will result in loss of independence for Halifax teens: students HALIFAX — Halifax high school student Teddie Rofe says the Nova Scotia’s government’s planned cut to the student bus pass program will result in the loss of her independence. Rofe is 17 years old and ...

The Tim Houston government cut the Municipal Student Bus Pass Program for the City of Halifax #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

Bus pass program cut will result in loss of independence for Halifax teens: students

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N.S. premier filibustered when tasked with answering energy questions, say opposition | CBC News The premier and opposition leaders battled for time on the floor of the legislature Thursday on a topic that’s become a political lightning rod: energy.

I am angry, because if Houston did not remove 1% of the HST and the toll removals for the bridges and Cobequid Pass, we would have the revenue to keep all of these programs for the Arts, Tourism, Culture in Nova Scotia. #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

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#cdnpoli #canada
#HOUSTONFAIL

Thank you! #HoustonTheHorrible #HoustonFail

Rallies/Protests this week against the PC government cuts - Tim Houston #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

Wednesday, March 4th

“Rally for Arts & Culture,” Halifax, Nova Scotia Legislature (1726 Hollis Street), noon

“Rally for Arts & Culture,” Sydney, 360 Prince Street, noon

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Mi'kmaw groups oppose cuts to programs Hundreds of people from the Mi'kmaw community and their supporters gathered at Province House on Tuesday, calling on the Houston government to reverse cuts impacting Indigenous programs. The CBC's Giu...

Mi'kmaw groups oppose cuts to programs #Halifax #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

Hundreds of people from the Mi'kmaw community and their supporters gathered at Province House on Tuesday, calling on the Houston government to reverse cuts impacting Indigenous programs.

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Houston government should walk back some cuts: Opposition leader In an interview with the CBC's Amy Smith, NDP Leader Claudia Chender said taxpayers need to ask how the province went from having a balanced budget five years ago to spending $6.7 billion outside the ...

Houston government should walk back some cuts: Opposition leader #NDP #Chender #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

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Houston questioned about staff salaries amid cuts Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston took issue with reporter questions about staff costs when his government's latest budget includes more than $300 million in cuts to jobs and grants.

🤬 Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston took issue with reporter questions about staff costs when his government's latest budget includes more than $300 million in cuts to jobs and grants. #HoustonFail #NovaScotia

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N.S. premier booed at African Heritage Month gala as budget cuts spark upset | CBC News Tim Houston was booed as he delivered remarks at the African Heritage Month gala in Halifax on Saturday night. Houston's government delivered a budget last week that includes cuts to programs aimed at...

#NovaScotia
N.S. premier booed at African Heritage Month gala as budget cuts spark upset #HoustonFail — Video in the middle of this article

Government budget includes $130M in grant cuts across sectors

Nova Scotians are taking his BS anymore!

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‘Sounding the alarm’: Advocates express concern about austerity budget impacts on poverty and affordability in Nova Scotia  - Halifax Examiner CCPA-NS hosted Friday event called "Communities Respond: What the Budget Means for Nova Scotians: A public forum on poverty, affordability, and the road ahead"

‘Sounding the alarm’: Advocates express concern about austerity budget impacts on poverty and affordability in #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

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'Devastating': Arts Coalition calls on province to reverse funding cuts There’s more pushback against this week’s provincial budget cuts. The Nova Scotia Arts Coalition is now calling on the premier to reverse cuts made to arts and culture, which it says will have a “seis...

‘Devastating’: Arts Coalition calls on province to reverse funding cuts #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

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Concerns expressed about N.S. gov't approach to land protection | CBC News Nova Scotia’s environment minister revealed Thursday that his government has increased the amount of protected land in the province, but it’s not in a way that sits well with environmentalists or the ...

'Horrible news for conservation': N.S. approach to land protection raises concerns #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

The amount of land protected has increased, but the method is raising eyebrows

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NSCC planning staff cuts after province reduces operating grant by $9.4 million | CBC News The Nova Scotia Community College says it will reduce its workforce by three per cent after its grant was cut by $9.4 million. A new bill will also see the government appoint the president of the coll...

NSCC planning staff cuts after province reduces operating grant by $9.4M #NovaScotia #NSCC #HoustonFail

New bill gives cabinet responsibility for selecting college president

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Houston bristles at questions about staff costs | CBC News As his government moves a budget through the legislature that includes more than $300 million in cuts to jobs and grants, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston bristled at a reporter’s question Wednesday ab...

He can’t handle the questions, now the prick will run and hide from the media. #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

Houston bristles at questions about staff costs

Lastest N.S. budget includes more than $300 million in cuts to jobs and grants

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Reactions to cuts in NS budget A protest outside of Province House is calling out the Houston government for cuts coming in the budget.

Reactions to cuts in NS budget #NovaScotia #Halifax #HoustonFail #Video #Protest

A protest outside of Province House is calling out the Houston government for cuts coming in the budget.

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Frontline to pay for Premier's fiscal mismanagement, NSGEU says » The Laker News HALIFAX: Core public services that people rely on are being threatened as part of Premier Tim Houston’s short-sighted, slash and burn budget that was released

Frontline to pay for Premier’s fiscal mismanagement, NSGEU says #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

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Hundreds rally in protest of what NSGEU calls Houston's 'slash-and-burn' budget - Halifax Examiner The budget calls for a 5% per year reduction in the number of public servants in each of the next four years and a 3% cut to employees with regional education centres and provincial agencies.

February 25, 2026 #Halifax #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

Hundreds rally in protest of what NSGEU calls Houston’s ‘slash-and-burn’ budget

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NSGEU members protest 'devastating' government service cuts, job losses outside Province House Roughly 200 unionized Nova Scotia government employees gathered in Halifax to protest decisions announced in Monday's provincial budget

NSGEU protest at Nova Scotia Province House #Halifax #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

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Mental health funding tied to 2020 mass shooting part of Nova Scotia budget cuts The Nova Scotia government is cutting funds from mental health programs tied to the 2020 mass shooting in the province.

I am so angry right now!!!!

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is cutting funds from mental health programs tied to the 2020 mass shooting in the province. #NovaScotia #HoustonFail 🤬

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Communities blindsided by decision to close museums in rural N.S. A rally is planned this weekend at one of three heritage sites closed for good by the provincial government, with a member of the family saying it’s been “gutting.” Announced last week, the province s...

More N.S. museums to close as province manages deficit-loaded budget #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

Rallies today and next week across the Province against these closures

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Hundreds of programs to see provincial funding cut as part of $130M grant reductions | CBC News The grant cuts will affect community organizations across the province, including programs related to the arts, sports, health, seniors and youth.

Hundreds of programs to see provincial funding cut as part of $130M grant reductions #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

The grant reductions will impact everything from scholarships, the arts and sports to programs for Mi'kmaw, Black and

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NS GRANTS ELIMINATED BUDGET '26 COMMUNITIES, CULTURE TOURISM & HERITAGE: $40,000 - Art Bank $750,000 - Publisher's Assistance Program $75,000 - Bicycle NS SOURCE: GOVERNMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA CTV NEWS

NS GRANTS ELIMINATED BUDGET '26 EDUCATION & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: $1,462,000 - Various Scholarships & Awards $90,000 - Africentric Summer Scholar Program $12,000 - Women in Engineering Scholarship SOURCE: GOVERNMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA CTV NEWS ATLANTIC

NS GRANTS ELIMINATED BUDGET '26 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE: - $3,886,000 - NS Climate Change Fund CTV SOURCE: GOVERNMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA NEWS

Some of the many cuts to #NovaScotia grants and services #Budget2026 #HoustonFail

Nova Scotia announces financial framework for its emerging offshore wind industry The Nova Scotia government has introduced legislation it says will ensure the province reaps financial benefits from Canada’s first offshore wind projects.

I thought the whole point of this was to reduce costs for Nova Scotians? #NovaScotia #HoustonFail 🤬

As well, they confirmed that all electricity produced by the first offshore turbines would be exported to other markets rather than sold to the Nova Scotia market.

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Party leaders point fingers as Nova Scotia debt continues to climb | CBC News Nova Scotia’s debt has increased by about $10 billion since Premier Tim Houston and his team formed government and the latest budget being debated at Province House shows the number will continue to c...

Party leaders point fingers as Nova Scotia debt continues to climb #NovaScotia #HoustonFail

Premier says he's responding to deferred needs, opposition says government can't manage a budget 🔥

FYI, every PC gov cuts services and employees 🤬

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Tourism industry says closing Cape Breton info centre could hurt revenues | CBC News Destination Cape Breton CEO Terry Smith says it might cost the Nova Scotia government $200,000 a year to operate the Port Hastings visitor information centre, but even a one per cent drop in visitors ...

Tourism industry says closing Cape Breton info centre could hurt revenues #HoustonFail #NovaScotia

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'Shock and awe' at DNR: Wildlife division gone, managers sacked, and restructured department geared for natural resources exploitation and extraction - Halifax Examiner Retired wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft describes the elimination of the division and today’s changes to the department as “absolutely disgusting.”

Dismantling Democracy

‘Shock and awe’ at DNR: Wildlife division gone, managers sacked, and restructured department geared for natural resources exploitation and extraction #HoustonFail #PCNSGovFail #NovaScotia

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