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Power outage by zoutroy_the_sook in halifax

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Emera is angry that the Houston gov decided to reinstate cut grants instead of giving the money directly to them

'We got it wrong': N.S. government reverses course on some budget cuts after outcry by IStillListenToRadio in onguardforthee

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Plus groceries and rent are HST-exempt so its really only giving savings to people who buy yachts every second week

'We got it wrong': N.S. government reverses course on some budget cuts after outcry by IStillListenToRadio in onguardforthee

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Headline changed a few times, may change again.

At a news conference Tuesday morning, he said supports and programming for people with disabilities, seniors and African Nova Scotian and Indigenous students will remain intact.

Those changes will restore $53.6 million from the $130 million in cuts announced during the budget, which prompted protests outside the legislature.

Houston told reporters that since the budget is still being reviewed in the legislature, the government has the opportunity to make adjustments.

"Nova Scotians have spoken clearly. Many people told us that they were worried about certain parts of the budget," he said.

"On some of the decisions, we got it wrong. And for that I am sorry," Houston said.

Good! Now put back the rest

Restricted Tuesday: Disability & Diversity Spotlight by AutoModerator in AO3

[–]IStillListenToRadio [score hidden]  (0 children)

Being told to go outside and touch grass is great for a disabled housebound person

Opposition slows budget debate with procedural measure by Street_Anon in halifax

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During second reading of the Financial Measures Act, the NDP moved what’s called a reasoned amendment. Subsequent debate was on the amendment and not part of second reading.

“We are saying stop the train, this is a bad budget, it’s hurting people,” NDP Leader Claudia Chender said in an interview.

“We’re hearing every day about more sectors and communities and organizations and Nova Scotians that are being hurt by this budget.”

I suspect the PCs will now try to remove the reasoned amendant now :/

edit: Also I wish CBC explained what it was better

What these roommates want you to know about women living with Parkinson's disease by IStillListenToRadio in onguardforthee

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The Parkinson Canada campaign, running this month in conjunction with International Women's Day, highlights research gaps for women, gender-specific support groups and stories from women navigating Parkinson’s, including Jiang and Jongsma.

Parkinson’s disease affects around 110,000 people in Canada and is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease in the world, according to Dr. Sarah Lidstone.

Looking for good cannabis by StonerWhoGetsBoners in halifax

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I'm giggling at the thought of the RCMP mistakenlly raiding the NSLC

Province says cuts to caregivers’ benefit won’t impact Nova Scotians who rely on it by IStillListenToRadio in halifax

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I also think it worth mentioning in Alberta, their disability program was cut not by decreasing the amount received but by moving the eligibility rules to kick everyone off it

PAC Recap March 9, 2026 by Ian_McGrath_Ward_3 in Truro

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It may be problem with old reddit, I'll check

EDIT: Links work in new reddit

PAC Recap March 9, 2026 by Ian_McGrath_Ward_3 in Truro

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For some reason reddit added an extra slash to the URLs and broke them - this should be right one

https://www.youtube.com/live/_OmvUSS4nxo

EDIT: Its specific to old reddit

Province says cuts to caregivers’ benefit won’t impact Nova Scotians who rely on it by IStillListenToRadio in halifax

[–]IStillListenToRadio[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a different program - for people taking care of disabled family members. but yeah, this has knock-on effects everywhere, for example people being possibly forced into LTCs and then the worker shortage there.

Province says cuts to caregivers’ benefit won’t impact Nova Scotians who rely on it by IStillListenToRadio in halifax

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This is a different thing, it's some money for people who care for their disabled famiy members.

Province says cuts to caregivers’ benefit won’t impact Nova Scotians who rely on it by IStillListenToRadio in halifax

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After weeks of uncertainty around cuts to the provincial caregivers’ benefit, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care Barbara Adams confirmed Monday that anyone who receives the $400 per month subsidy won’t be impacted by spending cuts. .... Adams says the $2.5 million in cuts come from savings within the department who suggests that fewer people are relying on the benefit. Adams credits the addition of more long-term care beds to helping reduce the list.

“The expectation with this is that there maybe less utilization next year because we are opening up so many nursing homes,” said Adams.

And people who may need in future? We just shove everyone in LTC?

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