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Former Preston MLAs analyze byelection results [VIDEO]

Former Preston area MLAs David Hendsbee (PC), Wayne Adams (Liberal), and Yvonne Atwell (NDP) participated in a live stream panel Tuesday as the polls closed for the Preston by-election. (Eastern Shore Cooperator & Nova Scotia Live Video)
Former Preston area MLAs David Hendsbee (PC), Wayne Adams (Liberal), and Yvonne Atwell (NDP) participated in a live stream panel Tuesday as the polls closed for the Preston by-election. (Eastern Shore Cooperator & Nova Scotia Live Video)

YouTube: “August 8, 2023 – The Eastern Shore Cooperator is pleased to provide live broadcast coverage of the Nova Scotia Provincial Preston Riding By-Election. The live online broadcast will be hosted by Richard Bell and a discussion panel with past riding MLA’s; Dr. Wayne Adams, Ms. Yvonne Atwell and Mr. David Hendsbee. Up to the minute results and in-depth panel discussions.”

Twila Grosse won Tuesday’s byelection, making her the first person of African descent to be elected for the provincial PC party. The next sitting of the legislative assembly will also be the first in Nova Scotia’s history where MLAs of African descent will represent all of the parties in the legislature.

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C MLA Elect for Preston, Twaila Grosse, at her campaign announcement even in June, 2023.

Twila Grosse said no decision yet on her role with African Nova Scotian Affairs, joining caucus [AUDIO]

Twila Grosse won Tuesday’s byelection, making her the first person of African descent to be elected for the provincial PC party.

The next sitting of the legislative assembly will also be the first in Nova Scotia’s history where MLAs of African descent will represent all of the parties in the legislature.

At her campaign announcement event in June, Grosse and Premier Tim Houston said they had had some preliminary discussions about her taking on the role of minister with African Nova Scotian Affairs. In an interview with the Examiner on Thursday, Grosse reiterated that no decision has been made on that matter.

“Now my focus is, in terms of being oriented, being set up as an MLA, getting going with regards to trying to seek solutions, and trying to get up to speed on some of the various issues and some of the things that need to be done in the riding,” Grosse said.

“I’m sure at some point that discussion will be had with regards to moving forward and sort of how I can contribute to our government.”

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Angela Simmonds & Portia Clark

Angela Simmonds talks leaving politics with CBC’s Portia Clark [AUDIO]

[AUDIO] – Angela Simmonds was elected as a Liberal MLA in 2021 to represent the Preston riding. She left about halfway into her first term, after running for the leadership of the party. Now, she’s taking on a new challenge! Angela Simmonds talks with Portia about her journey.
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Howard Benjamin.

East Preston Empowerment Academy is changing the careers of Black tradespeople

“We know that there’s a lot of people of colour who’ve been traditionally doing the concrete work in this province,” Benjamin said. “But there’s been very little-to-none that are actually Red Seal designated. Meaning they can never bid for that job, meaning they will always be subjugated to some other company, giving them second rate … subcontractor money.”

“Right now Nova Scotia’s booming in construction, and that community isn’t getting to take advantage of it like other communities are.”

On Friday, February 4, Angela Simmonds announced she is running for the leadership of the provincial Liberal Party. Photo: Angela Simmonds.

Angela Simmonds running for leadership of Nova Scotia Liberal Party

Angela Simmonds is running for leadership of the provincial Liberal party. She’s the first person to declare they’re running for the leadership.

Wayne Adams & Mayann Francis - Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia - 40th Anniversary Gala

Black Cultural Centre’s 40th Anniversary Gala Banquet and Celebration (Sept. 16, 6pm)

You can now purchase tickets for the Black Cultural Centre’s 40th Anniversary Gala Banquet and Celebration! Pick yours up in person at the BCC or online.

Vanessa Fells, ANSDPAD Coalition Director.

African Nova Scotian Black Family wants premier to make Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs a full department

Group also asks Houston to reappoint as Dr. Munroe-Anderson as deputy Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage and appoint Dr. Dryden to leadership team at Nova Scotia Health.

Justice Minister Brad Johns speaks to reporters in Halifax on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

Justice minister issues directive to close loophole in street checks ban

The term “suspicious activity” will be replaced with “reasonable suspicion.”

“On the week of the 75th anniversary of Viola Desmond’s courageous stand against racism & segregation, Marci Ien came to #Halifax to meet with black women leaders about the path forward.”

Closed-door meeting on Black women in leadership raises concerns for province’s only Black female political science professor

“It is not the role of the Liberal Party to reach into other people’s communities and determine what leadership looks like,” writes El Jones in letter to Andy Fillmore about meeting hosted by MP Marci Ien.