1. Premier Tim Houston fires staffer over racist comments Last week, Premier Tim Houston learned that a staffer in the Department of Justice made comments on the social media about Angela Simmonds, the Liberal MLA for Preston. The staffer, who had recently been in meetings with Simmonds in her role as justice critic, allegedly said […]
Black News File
Stories from the Black community in the Maritimes, October 6 to October 13.
1. Dwayne Provo appointed as Associate Deputy Minister In a letter released just yesterday, Dwayne Provo, who is Black, announced he has been appointed as the new Associate Deputy Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs. “As a long-time provincial regional education officer serving African Nova Scotian learners, I’ve had the opportunity to work in communities […]
Dwayne Provo appointed Associate Deputy Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs
This is the first time government has appointed someone to the role to focus solely on the work of African Nova Scotia Affairs.
Dwayne Provo, who is Black, was appointed today as the new Associate Deputy Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs. Provo announced his appointment in a letter shared today. The appointment is effective immediately. “As a long-time provincial regional education officer serving African Nova Scotian learners, I’ve had the opportunity to work in communities across the […]