News 1. Cabinet roundup: Masks, schools, borders, and the Yarmouth ferry Jennifer Henderson participated by phone in yesterday’s post-cabinet meeting. (Eight “major” news organizations were allowed to take part in person; the Examiner was not included.) In her roundup, Henderson says the province has still not set a date for opening to the rest of […]
Nova Scotia finance minister projects $850-million deficit due to COVID-19
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The Province of Nova Scotia is forecasting a record-breaking deficit of $852.9 million: a seismic shift of $907.9 million from the $55-million surplus predicted in February’s budget. The COVID-19 lockdown that began March 22 paralyzed the economy with businesses forced to shut their doors and […]