Old regional and urban-rural divisions are beginning to show themselves again in Nova Scotia, as the provincial election nears
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In the Halifax capital region, a flourishing economy, real estate frenzy and influx of newcomers is fuelling growing optimism for the future. But in places such as Glace Bay, a former Cape Breton coal-mining town where the population continues to shrink, parents worry about how to keep their children from leaving for opportunities elsewhere. Child poverty remains a pervasive problem and a youth addiction crisis is overwhelming social-service providers.
At dissolution, the Liberals held 24 of 51 seats, followed by the Progressive Conservatives with 17. The New Democrats had five seats, and there were three Independents and two vacancies.“I think the Liberals are going to play to people’s optimism, over the handling of COVID, the economy and the idea this is an emerging time for Nova Scotia,” said Wayne MacKay, a professor emeritus of law at Dalhousie University.
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