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The electoral map has been changed since the last election. A redistribution took effect at the end of 2002. There are still 52 seats, but many ridings have new boundaries, some ridings have been eliminated, and some new ones have been created. Full Story>>
Minority government primer For politicians, a minority government is like winning the battle but losing the war. The government can be forced out of power without support from members of other parties, so it can easily find itself heading into another election before serving much of a term. To govern, it will need to form an unofficial alliance with one of the opposition parties. Full Story>>
Pop Quiz This election just got bootylicious. Read on to find out why. Full
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Races to watch From Meat Cove to Clark’s Harbour, aspiring politicians are vying for seats in the legislature. On Aug. 5, 52 of them will be chosen as MLAs. Full Story>>
The view from the inside On the campaign trail, every leader has a shadow. Someone’s there to take notes, write speeches and make introductions. The party insider is also there to develop political strategies. Full Story>>
The how-to of summer voting This summer brings out sun, mosquitoes and politicians in Nova Scotia. Voting day is Aug. 5 – the day after a long weekend. The campaign is smack in the middle of vacation season, and that has even the people running the election worried. Full Story>>
Hamm vs. Dexter vs. Graham The spotlight was shining on the three party leaders Tuesday, July 22. John Hamm, Darrell Dexter and Danny Graham took part in the only leaders debate of this campaign. Full Story>>
Fewer women on the ballot The hours are long and the pay isn't great, but that doesn't explain why so few women are running in this provincial election. Full Story>>
10 Promises From the NDP’s seven-point plan to the PC booklet of 204
promises, we’ve gone over the fine print. Full
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Lessons from Lord: Nova Scotia voters who would rather be enjoying their hard-earned holidays need only look to New Brunswick's recent election experience for clues about what might happen here. Full Story>>
Surf your way through the campaign Chances are you won’t meet the party leaders on the campaign trail. The candidate who knocks on your door may not be able to say very much before your dog starts barking or the baby cries, so the parties are using the Internet to get their messages out. Full Story>>
What’s hot, what’s not In Week 2 of the election campaign, the issues are developing
a style all their own. As the parties trot out their platforms,
the voters are watching to see who best tailors them to meet the
priorities of the people.
Election promises Cheaper insurance, new schools, more doctors: during election campaigns, politicians make a lot of promises. We're keeping track of them throughout the 2003 Nova Scotia election campaign. Full Story>>
Chiselling away at the platforms Nova Scotia artists are checking the party platforms, hoping there’s something somewhere for them. We’ve asked several people in the arts community what they think of the election campaign. Full Story>>
You and your $155 You may have decided what to do with your tax rebate cheque. But guess which party leader hasn't made up his mind? Full Story>>
Hamm debriefed The Conservatives win the dubious distinction of committing the first gaffe of the campaign. Full Story>>
Looking back is looking forward ... Thursday, June 17, 1999: that's the day John Hamm led his Tory
troops against the budget of Russell MacLellan and put an end
to 16 months of minority rule by the Liberals.
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Campaign Intelligence Join Dan Leger for a regular political checkup. Today he looks at brass knuckles. more >> |
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Reporter's Notebook Jennifer Henderson has this look at the NDP insiders. more >> |
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